The Jade Suit with crocheted trim — KNITTED JACKET
illustrated in color on front cover
SIZES: Small, Medium, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
4 (5, 5) skeins Jade
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9 OR ANY
SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW
Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H
1½ yds. 1 inch Grosgrain Ribbon
GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches; 6 rows = 1 inch.
Directions are given for Small Size. Changes
for Medium and Large Sizes are given in
parentheses.
BACK: Cast on 77 (81, 85) sts, work in
stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 14
inches (all sizes). NEXT 2 ROWS: SHAPE
ARMHOLES: Bind off 5 (6, 7) sts at beg
of each row. NEXT 3 ROWS: Dec 1 st each
end for all sizes. Work even until armholes
measure 7½ (8, 8½) inches. SHAPE
SHOULDERS: Bind off 6 (6, 6) sts at beg
of next 4 rows, then bind off 7 (8, 9) sts at
beg of next 2 rows, bind off remaining sts,
23 sts remain (all sizes) for neck.
LEFT FRONT: Cast on 23 (25, 27) sts. Working
in stockinette st inc 1 st at end of next
row (front edge, all sizes), then inc 1 st at
front edge every row until there are 38 (40,
42) sts on needle. Work even until front
measures same as back to underarm.
SHAPE ARMHOLE: Work same as back.
Work even until armhole measures 4½ (5,
5½) inches ending at front edge. SHAPE
NECKLINE: Bind off 5 sts at beg of row,
then dec 1 st at neck edge every other row
6 times (all sizes). Work even until armhole
measures same as back. SHAPE
SHOULDERS: Work same as back.
RIGHT FRONT: Work same as Left Front
reversing all shapings.
SLEEVES: Cast on 40 (42, 44) sts, work in
stockinette st inc 1 st at each end every
9th row until there are 58 (60, 62) sts.
Work even until sleeve measures 15 inches
from beg or 1 inch less than desired length.
NEXT 2 ROWS: Bind off 5 (6, 7) sts at beg
of each row, then dec 1 st at each end
every other row until 24 sts (all sizes) remain,
bind off.
FINISHING: Block each section. Sew shoulder,
side and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in
position.
EDGE: Attach yarn at side seam. Work a
row of s c all around Jacket working 1 s c
in every other row at front edge and 1 s c
in each st at lower edge and neck. 2nd
ROW: Skip 2 s c, 4 d c with ch 1 between
each d c in next 5 c, skip 2 s c, s c in next
s c, repeat from beg across lower edge and
around neck skipping only 1 s c between
shells at front edge taking care to have
same number of shells on each front edge.
3rd ROW: Sl st to ch 1 space between d c,
* ch 2, sl st in next ch 1 space, repeat
from * once, sl st in next s c, sl st to next
ch 1 space, repeat from 1st * all around.
Work same edge on sleeves.
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KNITTED SKIRT
SIZES: Small, Medium, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
4 (4, 5) skeins Jade
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9 OR ANY SIZE
NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW
Plastic Crochet Hook Size H
7 inch Conmar “No-Snag” Zipper
1 yd. 1 inch Grosgrain Ribbon
2 Hooks and Eyes
GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches; 6 rows = 1 inch
Directions are given for Small size. Changes
for Medium and Large sizes are given in
parentheses.
SKIRT BACK: Cast on 90 (94, 98) sts. Work
17 inches in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1
row). Any change in skirt length should be
made here. This skirt has been planned for
a 25 inch length. 1st DEC ROW: K 8 (10, 12)
* K 2 tog, K 16, repeat from * across row
ending with K 2 tog, K 8 (10, 12), 5 sts have
been dec. NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even. 2nd
DEC ROW: K 7 (9, 11), * K 2 tog, K 15, repeat
from * across row ending with K 2
tog, K 8 (10, 12). NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even.
3rd DEC ROW: K 7 (9, 11), * K 2 tog, K 14,
repeat from * across row ending with K 2
tog, K 7 (9, 11). NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even.
4th DEC ROW: K 6 (8, 10), * K 2 tog, K 13,
repeat from * across row ending with K 2
tog, K 7 (9, 11). NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even.
5th DEC ROW: K 6 (8, 10), * K 2 tog, K 12,
repeat from * across row ending with K 2
tog, K 6 (8, 10). NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even.
6th DEC ROW: K 5 (7, 9), * K 2 tog, K 11,
repeat from * across row ending with K 2
tog, K 6 (8, 10). NEXT 5 ROWS: Work even.
7th DEC ROW: K 5 (7, 9), * K 2 tog, K 10,
repeat from * across row ending with K 2
tog, K 5 (7, 9). There are 55 (59, 63) sts on
needle. Work even until section measures
25 inches or desired length, bind off.
SKIRT FRONT: Work same as back.
FINISHING: Block sections. Sew side seams
leaving 8 inches open on left side for zipper.
With right side facing work a row of
s c around lower edge, waistline and zipper
opening. Sew zipper in position 1 inch below
waistline. Face waistline with grosgrain
ribbon allowing 1 inch underlap on back for
closing. Sew hooks and eyes in position.
Finish with edge same as jacket.
Versatile Shell and Skirt dress it up or down — TEAL AND WHITE SHELL
SIZES: Small, Medium, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” DE LUXE FINGERING YARN
7 (7, 8) skeins Teal
1 skein White
Plastic or Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H
OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.
Directions are given for Small size (12).
Changes for Medium (14) and Large (16)
sizes given in parentheses.
FRONT: With Teal ch 70 (74, 78) sts to
measure 17½ (18½, 19½) inches. 1st
ROW: Work 1 s c in 2nd ch from hook and
in each remaining ch, 69 (73, 77) s c, ch 1,
turn. 2nd ROW: Work 1 s c in 1st s c,
* cluster st in next s c (cluster st: keeping
last loop of each d c on hook, work 2 d c
in same st, yarn over and pull through all
loops), 1 s c in next s c (1 pattern), repeat
from * across row, ch 3, turn, 34 (36, 38)
clusters. 3rd ROW: Work a cluster in each
s c and 1 s c in each cluster across row,
35 (37, 39) clusters, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd
and 3rd rows for pattern. Work 3 more rows
in pattern, * cut Teal. Join White and work
1 row of pattern, cut White. Join Teal and
work 1 row of pattern. Repeat from * twice
more (3 White rows). Continue pattern with
Teal until front measures 12 inches from
beg or desired length to underarms ending
with 2nd row of pattern, turn.
SHAPE ARMHOLES: 1st ROW: Work sl st
loosely across 4 (4, 6) sts, work pattern to
within 4 (4, 6) sts, turn. 2nd ROW: Work
sl st loosely across 2 (3, 2) sts, then work
pattern to within 2 (3, 2) sts of end. There
will be 28 (29, 30) clusters on rows beg and
ending with s c and 29 (30, 31) clusters on
rows beg and ending with a cluster. Work
even in pattern until armholes measure 5
(5½, 6) inches from armhole shaping.
SHAPE NECK: 1st ROW: Work pattern
across 19 (19, 21) sts, turn. 2nd ROW: Sl st
loosely in 1st 2 sts, work pattern to end.
3rd ROW: Work even. Repeat last 2 rows
twice. Work even until armhole measures
7 (7½, 8) inches from 1st row, cut yarn.
Skip the center 19 (21, 19) sts, attach yarn
in next st, work pattern across last 19 (19,
21) sts. NEXT ROW: Work pattern to within
2 sts of end, turn. Complete to correspond
to 1st side.
BACK: Work same as front.
FINISHING: Block each section. Sew shoulder
and side seams. With right side facing
work 1 row of s c around neck and armhole
edges spacing sts to keep edges flat.
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
1 skein (all sizes) each Pink and Bright Pink No. 1
3 (4, 4) skeins Red
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9 OR ANY SIZE
NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH
GAUGE BELOW
GAUGE: 6 sts = 1 inch (pattern) 5 sts = 1 inch (stockinette st)
Directions are given for Small Size. Changes
for Medium and Large Size given in parentheses.
BACK: With Red cast on 102 (106, 110)
sts. Work 6 rows in K 1, P 1 ribbing, then
work 4 rows in stockinette st (K 1 row,
P 1 row), drop Red. NEXT ROW: (Cable
Twist row). With Bright Pink No. 1, * skip
2 sts on needle, K 3rd st, then K 4th st,
then K 1st and 2nd sts, slip these 4 sts off
needle, repeat from * across row. NEXT
ROW: P across. NEXT ROW: K across.
NEXT ROW: P across. NEXT ROW: With
Pink work cable twist row. Starting with
a P row work next 3 rows in stockinette
st. NEXT ROW: With Red work cable twist
row. Continue in established pattern and
stripes until section measures 14½inches
or desired length to underarm. SHAPE
ARMHOLES: Bind off 5 (5, 6) sts at beg of
next 2 rows; then dec 1 st at beg of next 6
rows (all sizes). Continue in pattern until
armholes measure 7½(8, 8½) inches.
SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 9 sts (all
sizes) at beg of next 2 rows; then bind off
9 (10, 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Place
remaining sts on st holder for Neck.
FRONT: Work same as back.
SLEEVES: With Red cast on 42 (44, 46)
sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2 inches
inc 1 st at beg and end of last row.
Work in stockinette st inc 1 st each side
every 1½ (1, 1) inch until there are 62
(66, 70) sts on needle. Work even until
sleeve measures 19 inches or desired length
to underarm. SHAPE SLEEVES: Bind off 5
sts (all sizes) at beg of next 2 rows; then
dec 1 st at beg of every row until 36
(38, 40) sts remain. Bind off 2 sts at beg
of next 6 rows (all sizes). Bind off remaining
sts.
FINISHING: Steam and block sections. Sew
side seams matching stripes. Sew one
shoulder. Sew sleeve seam and sew sleeves
in position.
TURTLE NECK COLLAR: With right side
facing and Red pick up 100 (104, 108) sts
from st holders. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing
for 5 rows, turn sweater inside out and
starting with a K row work in stockinette
st for 2½ inches ending with a P row,
then P 1 row, K 1 row. Work in K 1
P 1 ribbing for 3 inches, bind off. Steam
collar, fold in half turning ribbing under.
Sew in place for double collar. Sew remaining
shoulder seam.
For a Man’s Man he’ll love it in heather tones — MAN’S DEEP V CARDIGAN
SIZES: 40, 42 and 44
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
8 (8, 9) skeins Golden Heather
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE
NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW
Directions are given for Size 40. Changes
for Sizes 42 and 44 are given in parentheses.
BACK: With double strand of yarn cast on
82 (86, 90) sts. Work in garter st (K each
row) for 1½ inches (all sizes), cut 1 strand
of yarn. Continue with single strand of yarn.
NEXT ROW: K across row inc evenly to 127
(127, 136) sts. START PATTERN: 1st ROW:
P 1, K 1, * P 6, K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from *
across row ending last repeat with P 6, K 1,
P 1. 2nd ROW: K 1, P 1, * skip 1, K next
st in front loop over skipped st, then K
skipped st and sl both sts off needle (small
twist to the right), repeat from * twice, P 1,
K 1, P 1, then repeat from 1st * across row
ending last repeat with P 1, K 1. 3rd ROW:
Repeat 1st row. 4th ROW: K 1, P 1, * skip
1, insert needle from back of work between
skipped st and next st and K next st, then
K skipped st in usual manner and sl both
sts off needle (small twist to the left), repeat
from * twice, P 1, K 1, P 1, then repeat
from 1st * across row ending last repeat
with P 1, K 1. 5th ROW: Repeat 1st row.
Repeat last 4 rows for pattern until back
measures 16 inches or desired length to
underarm ending with 4th pattern row.
SHAPE RAGLAN: NEXT 2 ROWS: Bind off
5 (5, 6) sts at beg of each row. NEXT ROW:
K 2, sl 1 as if to K, K 2 tog, p.s.s.o., work
across row to within last 5 sts, K 3 tog, K 2
(2 sts dec at each end). NEXT ROW: P 3,
work across row to within last 3 sts, P 3.
Repeat last 2 rows 9 (9, 10) more times.
NEXT ROW: K 2, sl 1 as if to K, K 1, p.s.s.o.,
work across row to within last 4 sts, K 2
tog, K 2 (1 st dec at each end). NEXT ROW:
P 3, work across row to within last 3 sts,
P 3. Repeat last 2 rows 19 more times (all
sizes). Bind off remaining 37 (37, 40) sts.
RIGHT FRONT: With double strand of yarn,
cast on 43 (45, 47) sts. Work 1½ inches in
garter st. NEXT ROW: K 6 for border, drop
1 strand and K across inc 18 (25, 23) sts
spacing inc evenly. There will be 61 (70, 70)
sts. Work in pattern same as back always
working the border sts in garter st and
with double strand of yarn. Work in pattern
as established for 12 inches ending at neck
edge. (When front measures same as back
work raglan shaping as stated below.)
START NECK SHAPING: 1st NECK EDGE
DEC: K 6, K 1, P 1, sl 1 as if to K, K 1, p.s.s.o.,
work across row in pattern. Work 13 rows
in pattern. 2nd NECK EDGE DEC: K 6, K 1,
P 1, sl 1, K 2 tog, p.s.s.o., work in pattern
across row. Work 13 rows in pattern. Repeat
from 1st neck edge dec row until there
are 6 dec at neck edge. NEXT NECK EDGE
DEC ROW: K 6, K 1, P 1, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o.,
complete row in pattern. NEXT ROW: Work
across row in pattern. Repeat last 2 rows at
neck edge 6 (6, 7) times. 1st RAGLAN DEC:
Bind off 5 (5, 6) sts at underarm edge. Continue
raglan dec in same manner as back
dec 2 sts every other row 3 (12, 9) times,
then dec 1 st every other row 27 (18, 22)
times. After all dec have been completed at
neck edge and at raglan bind off remaining
pattern sts, but continue border sts for
4½2 (4½, 5) more inches, bind off.
LEFT FRONT: Work same as right front for
3 rows, then work a buttonhole in next row
as follows: K 2, bind off 2 sts, K 2; in following
row cast on 2 sts over the bound off
sts. Work a buttonhole every 18 rows 4
more times (all sizes). Continue pattern
same as right front to NECK EDGE DEC,
then shape neck as follows: 1st NECK
EDGE DEC: Work in pattern to within 10
sts, K 2 tog, P 1, K 1, K 6. Work 13 rows in
pattern. 2nd DEC ROW: Work in pattern to
within 11 sts, skip 1 st, K 2 tog, then K the
skipped st, K 6. Work 13 rows in pattern.
Repeat from 1st NECK EDGE DEC until 6
dec are worked. Then work remaining dec
every other row as follows: work in pattern
to within 10 sts, K 2 tog, P 1, K 1, K 6.
RAGLAN DEC: Start same as right front and
complete same as back. Complete bind off
at shoulder, then complete border same as
right front.
SLEEVES: With double strand of yarn cast
on 32 sts (all sizes). Work in garter st for
1½ inches. Cut one strand of yarn, continue
with single strand of yarn. K across
row inc 23 sts evenly spaced (all sizes); 55
sts. Start pattern same as back inc 1 st
at each end every 3 rows 10 (10, 20) times
every 4 rows 14 (14, 7) times. Work even
until sleeve measures 16½ (16½, 17)
inches from beg or length desired to underarm.
SHAPE RAGLAN: Work same as Back
Raglan until 13 sts remain. Bind off remaining
13 sts (all sizes).
FINISHING: Block sections. Sew seams,
sew sleeves in position. Join neck bands of
front section. Sew in position around back
neck edge. Sew grosgrain ribbon around
neck band. Sew buttons in position. Cut
buttonholes in ribbon. Finish with buttonhole
st.
Covered All Over with sequins
Sizes: 12, 14, 16
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” ORLON
12 (13, 14) skeins White
Circular Needle No. 1
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 2 OR ANY
SIZE NEEDLE WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW
¼ yd. Nylon Netting
3 bunches 8 M cup Crystal Iris Sequins.
GAUGE: 15 sts = 2 inches
Directions are given for Small size (12).
Changes for Medium (14) and Large (16)
sizes are given in parentheses.
TO WORK WITH SEQUINS: Sequins are
strung on a double strand of thread. Untie
1 strand, place yarn through loop and pull
strand of sequins onto yarn. String about
2 strands of sequins at one time. When
necessary to string more sequins, cut yarn
close to work, string sequins as before.
SEQUIN PATTERN: 1st ROW: (uneven number
of sts) K 1, K 1 sequin through st, repeat
from beg across row ending with K 1.
2nd ROW: P across row. 3rd ROW: K 2,
* K 1 sequin through st, K 1, repeat from *
across row ending K 2. 4th ROW: P across
row.
BACK: Cast on 122 (130, 138) sts. Work in
K 1, P 1 ribbing for ½ inch inc 1 st in last
row of ribbing. Work in sequin pattern for
13 inches or desired length to armholes.
SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 8 sts at beg of
next 2 rows (all sizes), then dec 1 st at each
end every other row 3 times (all sizes). Work
even until armholes measure 7½ (8, 8½)
inches. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 5 (6,
6) sts at beg of next 6 rows, then bind off
8 (5, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off
remaining sts for neck.
LEFT FRONT: Cast on 60 (64, 68) sts and
work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for ½ inch. Work
in sequin pattern until section measures
same as back to underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLE:
Work same as back. Continue in
sequin pattern for 5 (5½, 6) inches. SHAPE
NECK LINE: Bind off 19 (22, 24) sts at
neck edge. Continue in pattern dec 1 st at
neck edge every other row 7 (8, 10) times.
Work even until armhole measures same
as back. SHAPE SHOULDER: Work same as
back.
RIGHT FRONT: Work same as left front reversing
shaping.
SLEEVES: Cast on 61 (64, 68) sts. Work in
K 1, P 1 ribbing for ½ inch. Work in sequin
pattern inc 1 st every other row at each end
every ¾ inch 4 times. Continue inc in same
manner, but work inc at 1 inch intervals 11
times more. Work even until sleeve measures
15 inches or desired length to underarm.
SHAPE SLEEVE: Bind off 10 sts (all sizes)
at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each
end every other row until 39 (42, 46) sts
remain. Decrease 2 sts at each side of every
other row 6 times. Bind off remaining sts.
FINISHING: Block sections. Sew side,
shoulder and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves
in position. Turn all ribbings to wrong side
and sew in place.
FACING: With No. 1 circular needle, right
side facing, starting at lower right corner,
pick up 1 st in each row on front and 1 st
in each st around front and back of neck.
Work back and forth in K 1, P 1 ribbing for
3 rows, then continue in ribbing working
3 sts tog on each side of front neck edges
every other row twice. Continue until ribbing
measures 1¼ inches, bind off in ribbing.
Cut a double thickness of nylon netting
and tack in place to wrong side of each
front edge. Fold facing over nylon netting
and sew in place.
Heather Shell
Sizes: 34, 36, 38
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
3 (4, 4) skeins Sky Blue Heather
1 Pr. Knitting Needles each No. 6 and No. 8
OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
1 Pkg. of matching “FRUIT of LOOM” seam binding
GAUGE for No. 8 Needles: 6 sts = 1 inch
(unblocked); 5 sts = 1 inch (blocked).
Directions are given for Size 34. Changes
for Sizes 36 and 38 are given in parentheses.
BACK: Cast on 85 (91, 97) sts, K 1 row.
START PATTERN: 1st ROW: K across row.
2nd ROW: K 1, P 1, K 3, * P 3, K 3, repeat
from * across row ending with P 1, K 1.
3rd ROW: P 1, K 1, P next 3 sts tog and
leave on needle, y o, P same 3 sts tog and
drop off needle (twist over 3 sts), * K 3,
twist over next 3 sts, repeat from * across
row ending with K 1, P 1. 4th ROW: Repeat
2nd row. 5th ROW: K across row. 6th ROW:
K 1, P 1, K 3, * P 3, K 3, repeat from *
across row ending with P 1, K 1. 7th ROW:
P 1, K 1, P 3, * K 3, P 3, repeat from *
across row ending with K 1, P 1. NEXT 4
ROWS: Repeat 6th and 7th rows. 12th
ROW: Repeat 6th row. Repeat from the 1st
to the 12th row for pattern until back
measures 12 inches. SHAPE ARMHOLES:
Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then
dec 1 st at beg and end of every 2nd row
3 times. Work in pattern until armhole
measures 7½ inches (all sizes) from 1st
bind off. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 10
sts at beg of next 4 rows. Place remaining
sts on st holder.
FRONT: Work same as back to armholes.
Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. NEXT
ROW: Dec 1 st at armhole edge work to
center, place center st on safety pin, attach
a 2nd skein of yarn. Working both sides at
one time dec at armhole edge same as back
and at same time dec 1 st at neck edge
every 2nd row until 20 sts remain. Work
even until front measures same as back
to shoulders. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Work
same as back.
FINISHING: Block sections slightly. Sew
side and 1 shoulder seam. NECK BAND:
With right side of work toward you slip
sts from st holder onto No. 6 needles, then
pick up 42 (44, 46) sts on side of front
neck edge, place a marker, pick up 1 st
at center of V, place a marker, pick up 42
(44, 46) sts on opposite side. Work 8 rows
in garter st (K each row) for all sizes always
working center st in stockinette st
and dec 1 st on each side of center st in
each row. Bind off. Sew shoulder and band
seam. Make a narrow hem on each armhole
and finish with seam binding.
Quick Bulkies 3½ stitches to the inch — HIS BULKIE — Her Bulkie
Sizes: 42, 44 and 46
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” BULKY YARN
13 (14, 15) skeins White
3 (4, 4) skeins Cocoa
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 7 and No. 11
OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
Directions are given for Size 42. Changes for
Sizes 44 and 46 are given in parentheses.
BACK: With White and No. 7 needles cast
on 83 (87, 91) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing
for 2¼ inches (all sizes). Change to
No. 11 needles and START PATTERN: 1st
and 2nd ROWS: K across each row, drop
White. 3rd ROW: With Cocoa K 1, keeping
yarn to back, sl 1 as if to P, * K 3, sl 1, repeat
from * across row ending with K 1.
4th ROW: P 1, * keeping yarn to front of
work, sl 1 as if to P, P 1, repeat from *
across row, drop Cocoa. 5th ROW: With
White K 1, * sl 1, K 1, repeat from * across
row. 6th ROW: P 1, sl 1, * P 3, sl 1, repeat
from * across row ending with P 1. 7th and
8th ROWS: K across each row, drop White.
9th ROW: With Cocoa K 3, * sl 1, K 3, repeat
from * across row. 10th and 11th
ROWS: Repeat 4th and 5th rows. 12th
ROW: P 3, * sl 1, P 3, repeat from * across
row. Repeat these 12 rows until back measures
16 inches from beg or length desired
to underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLES: NEXT 2
ROWS: Bind off 5 sts (all sizes) at beg of
each row; then dec 1 st at beg and end of
every other row 5 times (all sizes). Work
even until armholes measure 9 (9¼, 9½)
inches from 1st bind off. SHAPE SHOULDERS:
NEXT 2 ROWS: Bind off 7 (7, 7) sts
at beg of each row. NEXT 2 ROWS: Bind
off 7 (7, 8) sts at beg of each row. NEXT 2
ROWS: Bind off 7 (8, 8) sts at beg of each
row. Place remaining sts on st holder.
FRONT: Work same as back to armhole
shaping. NEXT ROW: Bind off 5 sts (all
sizes) at beg of row, work in pattern across
next 35 (37, 39) sts, place remaining sts on
st holder for other half of front. Work in
pattern across row. Then dec 1 st at armhole
edge every other row 5 times (all sizes)
and at the same time dec 1 st at neck edge
every 5th row 10 (11, 12) times. Work even
until armhole measures same as back armhole
ending at armhole edge. Bind off
shoulders same as back shoulders. Pick up
sts from st holder, place the 1st st at center
on safety pin for center V. Finish front to
correspond to opposite side.
SLEEVES: With White and No. 7 needles
cast on 39 (41, 43) sts. Work in K 1, P 1
ribbing for 3 inches (all sizes). Change to
No. 11 needles and work in stockinette st
(K 1 row, P 1 row) inc 1 st at each side in
next row, then inc 1 st each side every 8th
row (all sizes) until there are 59 (61, 63)
sts on needle. Work even until sleeve measures
17½ inches from beg or length desired
to underarm. NEXT 2 ROWS: Bind off 5 sts
(all sizes) at beg of each row. Then dec 1
st each end every other row until there are
27 (29, 31) sts left. Bind off remaining sts.
FINISHING: Block all sections. Sew side
and shoulder seams. Sew sleeves in position.
NECK BAND: With right side facing and
d p n pick up and K sts from holder at back
of neck, pick up 37 (39, 41) sts on side of
V, one from safety pin, 37 (39, 41) sts on
other side of V. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for
6 rows always dec 1 st each side of center
st each row and always knitting the center
sts. Bind off.
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” BULKY YARN
10 (11, 12) skeins White
1 Pr. Knitting Needles each No. 9 and No. 11
OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW.
GAUGE For No. 11 needles: 7 sts = 2
inches
Directions are given for size 12. Changes
for sizes 14 and 16 are given in parentheses.
BACK: With No. 9 needles cast on 49 (57,
65) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 1½
inches (all sizes). START PATTERN: 1st
ROW: Change to No. 11 needles, K 2, * yarn
to front, sl 5 sts as if to P, K 3, repeat
from * across row ending last repeat with
K 2. 2nd ROW: K 2, * P 5, K 3, repeat from *
across row ending last repeat with K 2.
3rd ROW: K 4, * insert needle under free
yarn, then K the next st, K 7, repeat from *
across row ending last repeat with K 4. 4th
ROW: Repeat 2nd row. Repeat from the 1st
to the 4th row for pattern. Work in pattern
until back measures 14 inches from beg or
length desired to underarm. NEXT 2 ROWS:
SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 4 sts (all
sizes) at beg of each row, then dec 1 st at
beg and end of every other row 3 times
(all sizes). Work even until armholes measure
5¼ (5½, 5¾) inches from bind off.
NEXT ROW: SHAPE NECKLINE: Work
across 11 (14, 16) sts, sl next 13 (15, 19)
sts on st holder, attach a 2nd skein of yarn
and work across remaining sts. NEXT ROW:
Working both sides at same time work even,
then dec 1 st at neck edge every row 8
times (all sizes). Bind off.
NECK BAND: With No. 9 needles and with
right side of work toward you, pick up 13
sts (all sizes) on side of neck, place sts
from st holder onto needle and work across
these sts, pick up 13 sts (all sizes) on opposite
side of neck. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing
for 1¼ inches (all sizes). Bind off in
ribbing.
FRONT: Work same as back.
SLEEVES: With No. 9 needles cast on 31
(33, 35) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for
2½ inches (all sizes). Change to No. 11
needles and work in pattern inc 1 st at
each edge every 2 inches 6 times (all sizes).
There are 43 (45, 47) sts on needles. Work
even until sleeve measures 16½ inches or
length desired to underarm. SHAPE
SLEEVE: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2
rows, then dec 1 st at beg and end of every
row until 17 sts remain (all sizes). NEXT
2 ROWS: Bind off 2 sts (all sizes) at beg of
each row. Bind off remaining sts.
FINISHING: Block each section slightly.
Sew side, shoulder and sleeve seams. Sew
sleeves in position.
Two Shells one knitted—one crocheted — KNITTED TWIST SHELL
SIZES: 12, 14, 16
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
2 (2, 3) skeins Amber
1 skein Cocoa (all sizes)
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9 OR ANY SIZE
NEEDLE WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH
GAUGE BELOW
Plastic Crochet Hook Size 7
GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches
Directions are given for Size 12. Changes
for Sizes 14 and 16 are given in parentheses.
BACK: With Amber cast on 80 (86, 92) sts,
K 8 rows. START PATTERN: 1st ROW: K 1,
* y o (bring yarn to front, then over needle),
sl 1 as if to P, K 2 tog, repeat from * across
row ending with K 1. 2nd ROW: K 1, * y o,
sl 1 as if to P, K the y o of previous row
and next st tog, repeat from * across row,
ending with K 1. 3rd ROW: K 1, * K 1, K
the y o and leave on needle, then K st
before y o, slip both sts off needle, repeat
from * across row ending with K 1. Repeat
last 3 rows for pattern throughout. Work
even in pattern until back measures 12
inches from beg or length desired to
underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 3
sts (all sizes) at beg of next 4 rows. Work
in pattern until armholes measure 6 (6½,
7) inches from beg. SHAPE SHOULDERS:
Bind off 4 (4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows,
bind off 4 (5, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows;
then bind off 4 (5, 6) sts at beg of next 2
rows. P across remaining 44 (46, 48) sts
for neck hem ridge. Starting with a P row
work 4 rows in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1
row) inc 1 st at each end every row, bind
off loosely.
FRONT: Work same as back.
FINISHING: Block and steam each section.
Sew side and shoulder seams. Turn neck
facing under at hemline and sew in place.
With Cocoa work a row of s c around neck
edge and armholes.
POMPONS: (Work 28) Wind Cocoa 20 times
over a 1½ inch cardboard, slip from cardboard,
tie at center, cut each end; trim into
shape. Attach pompons around lower edge
as illustrated. Attach Cocoa at st next to a
pompon, * ch 8, sl st to a st next to the
next pompon, repeat from * around edge.
CROCHETED PINK SHELL WITH TASSELS
SIZES: Small, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
3 (4) skeins Pink
Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE
HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH
GAUGE BELOW
GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch
Directions are given for Small size. Changes
for Large size given in parentheses.
BACK: Ch 10 (8), 1 s c in 2nd st from hook
and in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.
2nd ROW: S c in 1st s c, * d c in next s c,
s c in next s c, repeat from * across row,
ch 1, turn. 3rd ROW: 2 s c in each of the
1st 2 sts, work in s c across row working
2 s c in each of the last 2 sts, turn. 4th
ROW: Sl st in 1st s c, ch 3 (counts as 1st
d c), * s c in next s c, d c in next s c, repeat
from * across row, ch 1, turn. 5th
ROW: For Small Size work 1 s c in each st;
for Large Size repeat 3rd row. 6th ROW:
Same as 2nd row, cut yarn, 13 (15) sts.
Work 3 more scallops in same manner.
NEXT ROW: Join Scallops: With wrong side
of last row of scallops toward you attach
yarn in 1st st of 1st scallop, s c in same
space for Small Size; for Large Size dec 1 st
in 1st 2 sts, 1 s c in each st of scallop,
* ch 1, 1 s c in each st of next scallop,
repeat from * across next 2 scallops dec
1 st at end of row for Large Size only. NEXT
ROW: Repeat 4th (2nd) row of pattern working
1 st in ch 1 space, 55 (61) sts. Repeat
from 2nd to 5th row for pattern working
even and omitting increases. Work even
until section measures 10½ (11) inches or
length desired from joining of scallops.
NEXT ROW: SHAPE ARMHOLES: Sl st
across 3 (3) sts, work across row to within
last 3 (3) sts, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Dec 1
st at beg and end of row (to dec: * insert
hook in next st, pull yarn through, repeat
from * once, y o hook and pull through all
loops). NEXT ROW: Work even. Repeat the
last 2 rows twice (both sizes). Work even until
armholes measure 7 (7½) inches. NEXT
ROW: SHAPE SHOULDERS AND NECK: Sl st
across 3 (4) sts, work across next 7 (8) sts,
dec 1 st in next 2 sts for neck shaping,
turn. NEXT ROW: Working 1 shoulder at a
time, dec 1 st at beg of row. NEXT ROW:
Sl st across 3 (4) sts, work in pattern across
row dec 1 st at neck edge, turn. NEXT ROW:
Work even, cut yarn. With wrong side of
last long row toward you skip next free 19
(21) sts, attach yarn in next st, dec 1 st in
1st 2 sts, work across row to within last
3 (4) sts, then complete same as opposite
shoulder.
FRONT: Work same as Back until armholes
measure 5½ (6) inches. NEXT ROW:
SHAPE NECK: Work across 10 (12) sts,
dec 1 st in next 2 sts, turn. NEXT ROW:
Work even. NEXT ROW: Work across row
dec 1 st at neck edge, turn. Repeat the last
2 rows once. Work even until Armhole
measures same as Back, Shape Shoulder
same as Back Shoulder working neck edge
even. With wrong side of last long row
toward you skip next 19 (21) sts, attach
yarn in next st, dec 1 st in 1st 2 sts, work
across row, then work same as opposite
side reversing shaping.
FINISHING: Block each section slightly.
Sew shoulder and side seams. Attach yarn
in seam at lower edge, * work 1 s c in each
row of scallop, 1 s c in each st across lower
edge of scallop, 1 s c in each row on opposite
side of scallop, 1 s c in ch 1 between
scallop, repeat from * all around, join, cut
yarn. Attach yarn in seam at underarm and
work a row of sc all around armhole working
1 s c in each st at underarm and 1 s c
in each row. Work other armhole in same
manner.
NECK EDGE: Attach yarn at left shoulder
edge and work 1 s c in each row to within
2 rows from neck edge, * insert hook on
side of next row, pull yarn through, repeat
from * once, insert hook in next free st at
front neck edge, pull yarn through, y o hook
and pull through all loops at one time, work
across front edge sts to within last st and
work next st and next 2 rows in same manner
as opposite corner, then work 1 s c in
each row and in each st all around, join.
NEXT ROUND: Work 1 s c in each s c, join,
cut yarn.
TASSEL: Wind yarn 15 times over 4 inch
cardboard, tie one end, remove from cardboard.
Tie again 1 inch from tying, cut opposite
end. Work 7 more tassels in same
manner. Tie a tassel between each scallop.
Simple, Smart, Norwegian Design — BEANIE
knit a beanie
to match
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
7 (8, 8) skeins Sand
1 skein (all sizes) Black will make sweater and Hat
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 5 and No. 8 OR
ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT
IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
1 set Double Pointed Knitting Needles No. 5 and No. 8
GAUGE For No. 8 Needles: 9 sts = 2 inches
Directions are given for Small size. Changes
for Medium and Large sizes given in parentheses.
BACK: With Sand and No. 5 needles cast on
93 (97, 101) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing
for 2½ inches (all sizes). Change to No. 8
needles and work in stockinette st (K 1
row, P 1 row) until back measures 16 (16,
16½) inches from beg or desired length to
underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off
5 sts (all sizes) at beg of next 2 rows, then
dec 1 st at beg and end of every row 4
times (all sizes). Start pattern following
chart on this page. Work from right to left
to center of chart, then work from left to
right of center to complete design. When
armholes measure 9 (9½, 10) inches
SHAPE SHOULDERS: NEXT 2 ROWS: Bind
off 7 (8, 8) sts at beg of each row, then
bind off 8 sts (all sizes) at beg of next 2
rows. Bind off 8 (8, 9) sts at beg of next
2 rows. Place remaining 29 (31, 33) sts
on st holder.
FRONT: Work same as back until armholes
measure 6½ inches (all sizes). NEXT ROW:
Work across 26 (27, 29) sts. Attach a 2nd
skein of yarn, work across 23 (25, 25) sts
and place these sts on st holder; work
across remaining 26 (27, 29) sts. Working
both sides at same time dec 1 st at neck
edge every other row 3 (3, 4) times. Work
even until armholes measure same as back.
Bind off shoulder same as back.
SLEEVES: With Sand and No. 5 needles
cast on 47 (49, 51) sts. Work in K 1, P 1
ribbing for 2½ inches. Change to No. 8
needles and work in stockinette st inc 1 st
each side every inch until there are 67 (71,
75) sts. Work even until sleeve measures
17 (17½, 19) inches from beg or length
desired to underarm. SHAPE SLEEVE: Centering
design follow chart, bind off 5 sts at
beg of next 2 rows; then dec 1 st at beg and
end of every other row until there are 29
(31, 33) sts; then bind off 3 sts at beg of
next 4 rows. Bind off remaining sts.
FINISHING: Block each section. Sew underarm,
shoulder and sleeve seams. Sew
sleeves in position.
NECK BAND: With No. 5 d p n pick up 82
(86, 90) sts, this includes sts from st holders.
Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 6 inches,
bind off loosely in ribbing.
With Sand and No. 5 d p n cast on 80 sts.
Divide sts evenly on 3 needles. Work in
K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2½ inches. Turn ribbing
to inside. Change to No. 8 d p n and
K for 2½ inches. NEXT 6 ROWS: Follow
1 border of chart. Then K for 1 more inch.
Change to No. 5 d p n dec 3 sts evenly
spaced. 1st DEC ROUND: * K 5, K 2 tog,
repeat from * all around. Always K 1 round
between dec rounds. 2nd DEC ROUND:
* K 4, K 2 tog, repeat from * all around.
3rd DEC ROUND: * K 3, K 2 tog, repeat
from * all around. 4th DEC ROUND: * K 2,
K 2 tog, repeat from * all around. 5th DEC
ROUND: * K 1, K 2 tog, repeat from * all
around. 6th DEC ROUND: K 2 tog all
around, cut yarn leaving a 12 inch length
for sewing. Thread yarn into blunt needle
and draw sts tog.
POMPON: Wind Sand 50 times over a 3 inch
cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie in center,
cut both ends, trim into shape. Attach to
top of hat.
For Elegance—Irish Crochet — WHITE CROCHET DRESS
Small Size Only
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
9 skeins White
Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE
HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH
GAUGE BELOW
GAUGE: 1 flower motif = 2½ inches in
diameter
NOTE: Dress is started at lower edge and
worked in circular strips to underarm. Remaining
strips are then divided for armholes
and bodice.
1st STRIP: Ch 4, join to form a loop, * ch 3,
1 d c, ch 3, sl st in loop (this is one petal),
repeat from * twice, 3 petal group, ** ch 11,
turn ch, sl st in 4th ch from hook to form
a loop, turn, and work a 3 petal group in
loop, repeat from ** 16 times (18 petal
groups). Working on other side of strip,
work 3 more petals in same loop, * ch 7,
sl st in loop of next 3 petal group, work 3
petals in same loop, repeat from * across
entire strip (this strip forms 18 flower
motifs) ch 7, join with sl st between 2 center
petals of flower motif at opposite end
taking care not to twist strip, ch 7, join in
same space on 1st flower motif. 2nd
ROUND: Sl st to top of petal, ch 1, s c in
d c of 1st petal, * ch 5, s c in d c of next
petal, ch 5, s c in d c of next petal, work
5 d c in center st of loop between petals,
drop loop from hook, insert hook in 1st
d c, pick up loop and pull through (popcorn),
1 s c in d c of next petal, repeat
from * across row ending with a popcorn,
join in 1st s c of round, cut yarn. Attach
yarn in d c of any 1st petal on opposite
side of strip and work same as 1st side,
cut yarn. 2nd STRIP: Work same as 1st
strip completing only one side of popcorn
sts, cut yarn. To join to 1st strip; attach
yarn in d c of any 1st petal of 2nd strip,
* ch 2, sl st in center ch of ch 5 loop of
1st strip, ch 2, s c in next petal, ch 2, sl
st in center st between next 2 petals of
1st strip, ch 2, s c in next petal, popcorn
st in center st of ch 7 loop between motifs,
s c in next petal, repeat from 1st * of
joining across row ending to correspond.
Repeat 2nd strip 11 times.
BACK BODICE: Work 7 motifs but do not
connect strip and work as follows: sl st in
each of 1st 3 chs on 1st motif, s c in d c
of 1st petal, * ch 5, s c in d c of next petal,
ch 5, s c in d c of next petal, popcorn in 4th
ch of ch 7 loop, s c in d c of next petal,
repeat from * across one side ending to
correspond, ch 5, and join 2nd side of strip
to dress. Work and join 2 strips more in
same manner.
FRONT BODICE: Skip 2 motifs on each
side of dress for armholes. Work and join
2 strips of 7 motifs same as back. Work
and join 1 strip of 2 motifs on each side
for shoulders attaching to front and back
bodice of strip, leaving 3 center motifs
free on front and 3 center motifs free on
back for neckline.
NECK: Attach yarn at shoulder seam,
* ch 1, sl st, ch 1, sl st in next loop, repeat
from * around neckline, join in 1st
ch. NEXT ROW: Ch 1, * skip sl st, s c in
next ch, repeat from * all around. NEXT 2
ROUNDS: Work 1 s c in each st, join, cut
yarn.
SLEEVES: Work 3 strips of 8 motifs same
as dress for each sleeve. SHAPE SLEEVES:
Work 1 strip of 6 motifs, attach to sleeve
section leaving 1 motif free at each end for
underarm. Work one strip of 4 motifs and
attach to sleeve as follows: s c in 1st petal,
ch 2, pick up center ch of 1st ch 5 loop on
sleeve (of 1st motif), pull yarn through,
pick up center ch of next ch 5 loop, pull
yarn through, pick up center ch of next
ch 5 loop, pull yarn through, yarn over and
pull through all loops on hook, ch 2, s c in
center of next petal, then join as before
and end to correspond.
FINISHING: Block and steam lightly on
heavy turkish towel. SLEEVE EDGE: Work
same as neckline. Sew sleeves in place.
Line if desired or wear over a sheath dress.
Youth Likes Capelets
Youth
Likes
Capelets
SIZES: Small to Medium
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” DE LUXE FINGERING YARN
12 skeins White
1 Circular Knitting Needle No. 2 OR ANY
SIZE NEEDLE WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW
Steel Crochet Hook Size 7
GAUGE: 8 sts = 1 inch
PATTERN: Seed stitch. 1st ROW: K 1, P 1
across row. 2nd ROW: P 1, K 1 across row.
Repeat these 2 rows throughout. With circular
needle cast on 241 sts, join taking
care not to twist sts. Work 5 inches in seed
st pattern. NEXT ROUND: Work 1 st, then
inc 1 st in each st (481 sts). Work in seed
st for 6 more inches. Bind off. NECK TRIMMING:
Work 1 s c in every other st all around
neck edge (120 s c). 2nd ROUND: 1 s c in
each s c all around, ch 1, turn. 3rd ROUND:
1 s c in each of next 3 s c, * ch 3, 2 d c in
3rd ch from hook, sl st in same s c, 1 s c
in next s c, ch 1, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of
next 2 s c, repeat from * all around ending
with 1 s c, join in 1st s c, cut yarn.
MID-SECTION TRIMMING: Ch 289, work 1
s c in 2nd ch from hook, 1 s c in each of
the next 3 chs, * ch 3, 2 d c in 3rd ch from
hook, sl st in same ch, 1 s c in each of the
next 3 chs, repeat from * across remaining
ch, cut yarn. Sew in position at increasing
round.
POMPON TRIM: Wind yarn 75 times over
a 2½ inch cardboard, slip off cardboard,
tie at center, trim into shape. Work 39
more pompons in same manner. Attach
yarn in any st at lower edge of cape, * ch
15, skip 11 sts, 1 s c in next st, repeat
from * all around (40 loops). Tie 1 pompon
to the center of each loop.
Directions are given for Size 12. Changes
for Sizes 14 and 16 are given in parentheses.
BACK: Starting at lower edge with No. 1
needles cast on 162 (170, 178) sts. Work
in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 1
inch. P 1 row on knit side for hemline.
Change to No. 3 needles and work as follows:
1st ROW: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17,
repeat from * 5 times ending with P 8,
K 2 (6, 10). 2nd ROW: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8,
P 17, repeat from * 5 times ending with
K 8, P 2 (6, 10). 3rd and 4th ROWS: Repeat
1st and 2nd rows. 5th ROW: Repeat 1st
row. 6th ROW: P 2 (6, 10), ** sl next 4 sts
on d p n and hold in BACK of work, K 4,
K 4 from d p n (Back Cable Twist), P 8, in
next st * K 1, P 1, repeat from * twice, K 1
(7 sts in 1 st; beg of popcorn), work a
back cable twist, P 17, repeat from ** twice
ending with back cable twist, P 2 (6, 10).
7th ROW: K 2, (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, P 8, K 8,
P next 7 sts tog to complete popcorn, K 8,
repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6,
10). 8th ROW: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 8, K 1,
P 8, K 8, P 17, repeat from * twice ending
with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). 9th ROW: K 2 (6, 10),
* P 8, K 17, P 8, K 8, P 1, K 8, repeat from *
twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). 10th
ROW: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 5, work a popcorn
in next st (same as 6th row), P 2, K 1, P 2,
popcorn in next st, P 5, K 8, P 17, repeat
from * twice ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10).
11th ROW: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, P 8,
K 5, complete popcorn same as 7th row,
K 2, P 1, K 2, complete popcorn, K 5, repeat
from * ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). 12th
ROW: P 2,* K 8, P 6, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1,
K 1, P 6, K 8, P 17, repeat from * twice
ending with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). 13th ROW:
K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, P 8, K 6, P 1, K 1,
P 1, K 1, P 1, K 6, repeat from * twice ending
with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). 14th ROW: P 2
(6, 10), * K 8, P 7, K 3, P 7, K 8, P 17, repeat
from * twice ending with K 8, P 2
(6, 10). 15th ROW: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17,
P 8, K 7, P 3, K 7, repeat from * twice ending
with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). 16th ROW: P 2
(6, 10), * sl next 4 sts on d p n and hold in
FRONT of work, K 4, K 4 from d p n (front
cable twist), P 8, K 1, P 8, work a front
cable twist, P 17, repeat from * twice ending
with front cable twist, P 2 (6, 10). 17th
ROW: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 17, P 8, K 8, P 1,
K 8, repeat from * twice ending with
P 8, K 2 (6, 10). 18th ROW: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8,
P 17, K 8, P 8, work a popcorn in next st,
P 8, repeat from * twice ending with K 8,
P 2 (6, 10). 19th ROW: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8,
K 8, complete popcorn st, K 8, P 8, K 17,
repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2
(6, 10). 20th ROW: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 17,
K 8, P 8, K 1, P 8, repeat from * twice ending
with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). 21st ROW: K 2
(6, 10),* P 8, K 8, P 1, K 8, P 8, K 17,
repeat from * twice ending with P 8, K 2
(6, 10). 22nd ROW: P 2 (6, 10), * work a
BACK cable twist, P 17, back cable twist,
P 5, popcorn in next st, P 2, K 1, P 2, popcorn
in next st, P 5, repeat from * twice
ending with Back cable twist, P 2 (6, 10).
23rd ROW: K 2 (6, 10), * P 8, K 5, complete
popcorn, K 2, P 1, K 2, complete popcorn,
K 5, P 8, K 17, repeat from * twice ending
with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). 24th ROW: P 2 (6, 10),
* K 8, P 17, K 8, P 6, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1,
K 1, P 6, repeat from * twice ending with
K 8, P 2 (6, 10). 25th ROW: K 2 (6, 10),
* P 8, K 6, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 1, K 6, P 8,
K 17, repeat from * twice ending with P 8,
K 2 (6, 10). 26th ROW: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8,
P 17, K 8, P 7, K 3, P 7, repeat from * twice
ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). 27th ROW: K 2
(6, 10), * P 8, K 7, P 3, K 7, P 8, K 17, repeat
from * twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10).
28th ROW: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 17, K 8, P 8,
K 1, P 8, repeat from * twice ending with
K 8, P 2 (6, 10). 29th ROW: K 2 (6, 10),
* P 8, K 8, P 1, K 8, P 8, K 17, repeat from *
twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). 30th
ROW: P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 8, work popcorn,
P 8, K 8, P 17, repeat from * twice ending
with K 8, P 2 (6, 10). 31st ROW: K 2 (6, 10),
* P 8, K 17, P 8, K 8, complete popcorn,
K 8, repeat from * twice ending with P 8,
K 2 (6, 10). 32nd ROW: P 2 (6, 10), * front
cable twist, P 8, K 1, P 8, front cable
twist, P 17, repeat from * twice ending with
front cable twist, P 2 (6, 10). Continue in
established pattern alternating BACK and
FRONT CABLE TWISTS and starting each
new popcorn group in next row following
completion of popcorn always working new
popcorn group in alternate stripes between
cable stripes. Work until section measures
13 (14, 15) inches from hemline. SHAPE
ARMHOLES: Bind off 12 (12, 12) sts at
beg of each of next 2 rows, dec 1 st each
end every other row 8 (8, 8) times. Work
even on 122 (130, 138) sts until armholes
measure 6½ (6¾, 7) inches ending on right
side. SHAPE NECK: On next row work
across 50 (52, 54) sts, attach another skein
of yarn and bind off center 22 (26, 30) sts,
work to end of row. Working both sides at
same time bind off 4 sts at each neck
edge 4 times. SHAPE SHOULDERS: At each
armhole edge bind off 12 sts twice and 10
(12, 14) sts once, cut yarn.
LEFT FRONT: On No. 1 needles cast on 87
(91, 95) sts. Work in stockinette st for 1
inch. P 1 row on knit side for hemline. Cast
on 8 sts (all sizes) for facing, 95 (99, 103)
sts. Change to No. 3 needles and work as
follows: 1st ROW: (Front Edge; wrong side
of work), P 8, K 2, * P 8, K 17, repeat from *
twice ending with P 8, K 2 (6, 10). 2nd
ROW: (Right Side): P 2 (6, 10), * K 8, P 17,
repeat from * twice ending with K 8, P 2,
K 8. 3rd and 4th ROWS: Repeat 1st and 2nd
rows. 5th ROW: Repeat 1st row. 6th ROW:
P 2 (6, 10), ** sl next 4 sts on d p n and
hold in BACK of work, K 4, K 4 from d p n
(back cable twist), P 8, work a popcorn,
P 8 **, work a back cable twist, P 17, repeat
between ** once ending with back cable
twist, P 2, K 8. Work in pattern as established
and to correspond to Back Section
until front measures same as Back to armholes.
SHAPE ARMHOLE: Bind off 12 sts
(all sizes). Dec 1 st at same edge every
other row 8 times. Work even on 75 (79,
83) sts until armhole measures 5 inches (all
sizes) ending at front edge. SHAPE NECK:
Work across 1st 18 border sts place a
marker, dec 1 st, work to end of row. Continue
in established pattern dec 1 st before
or after marker in each row (to dec: P 2
tog before marker on right side, K 2 tog
after marker on wrong side), 52 (54, 56) sts.
SHAPE SHOULDER. Bind off 12 (12, 12)
sts twice and 10 (12, 14) sts once at armhole
edge. Work remaining 18 border sts in
cable pattern until piece is long enough to
reach center of back, place sts on holder.
RIGHT FRONT: Work to correspond to Left
Front reversing all shaping and pattern.
SLEEVES: On No. 1 needles cast on 87 (93,
99) sts. Work hem as for Back and Fronts.
Change to No. 3 needles and work as follows:
1st ROW: (Wrong side): K 2 (5, 8),
* P 8, K 17, repeat from * twice ending
with P 8, K 2 (5, 8). Work in pattern as
established starting popcorn group on 1st
and 3rd stripes between cables and alternating
popcorn groups thereafter inc 1 st
each end every ¾ inch 15 (14, 14) times,
working inc sts into established pattern
on sizes 14 and 16 only. Work ever on 117
(121, 127) sts until sleeve measures 13
(13½, 14) inches above hemline. SHAPE
CAP: Bind off 12 (12, 12) sts at beg of
next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each end every
other row for 4½ (4¾, 5) inches. Bind off
2 sts at beg of next 6 rows. Bind off remaining
sts.
FINISHING: Block sections. Weave side,
shoulder, sleeve and neck facing seams.
Turn facings and sleeve hems and sew in
place. Work 1 row of s c around all edges.
Another Versatile for any time of day at all — BUBBLE V NECK SWEATER
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” DE LUXE FINGERING YARN
12 (13, 14) skeins Coral
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 4 OR ANY SIZE
NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH
GAUGE BELOW
Steel Crochet Hook Size 1
GAUGE: 8 sts = 1 inch
Directions are given for Small size. Changes
for Medium and Large sizes given in parentheses.
BACK: Cast on 3 sts (all sizes). 1st ROW:
P across row. 2nd ROW: Place a marker
before and after center st, K across row
inc 1 st at each end (5 sts). 3rd ROW: P
across inc 1 st at each end and inc 1 st
each side of center st (to inc at center: P
the parallel yarn on each side of center st).
4th ROW: K across row inc at beg and end
(11 sts). 5th ROW: P across row inc at beg
and end and at each side of center st (15
sts). 6th ROW: START PATTERN: Inc in 1st
st, K 2, P 1, K 7, P 1, K 2, inc in last st (17
sts). 7th ROW: Inc in 1st st, P 3, K 1, P 3, inc 1
st, P center st, inc 1 st, P 3, K 1, P 3, inc
in last st (21 sts). 8th ROW: Inc, K 4, P 1,
K 9, P 1, K 4, inc (23 sts). Note: Continue
in established pattern always inc 2 sts in
each K row (1 st at each end) and 4 sts
in each P row (1 st at each end and 1 st
each side of center st). These inc are to
be worked every row throughout. 9th ROW:
P across working a puff st in each K st (puff
st: K 1, Y O, K 1, Y O, K 1 in same st (35 sts).
10th ROW: K across all sts including Y O
sts (37 sts). 11th ROW: P across (41 sts).
12th ROW: K across (43 sts). 13th ROW:
P inc in 1st st, P 9, P 5 puff sts tog, P 6,
inc, slip marker, P center st, slip marker,
inc, P 6, P 5 puff sts tog, P 9, inc in last st.
(39 sts). 14th ROW: Inc in 1st st, K 6, P 1,
K 7, P 1, K 7, P 1, K 7, P 1, K 6, inc in last
st (41 sts; 2 puff patterns on each side of
center st alternating new puffs between
previous puffs). 15th ROW: P across continuing
in established puff pattern (45 sts).
16th ROW: K across in established pattern
(47 sts). 17th ROW: P across in pattern
(51 sts). 18th ROW: K across in pattern
(53 sts). 19th ROW: P across row in pattern
working a puff st in K sts same as 9th row
(4 puffs; 73 sts). 20th ROW: K across in
pattern (75 sts). 21st ROW: P across in
pattern (79 sts). 22nd ROW: K across in
pattern (81 sts). 23rd ROW: P across in
pattern working P 5 puff sts tog (69 sts).
24th ROW: Inc, K 4, * P 1, K 7, repeat
from * to center, then work other side to
correspond having 4 puff sts on each side
of center st (71 sts). 25th ROW: P across
in pattern (75 sts). 26th ROW: K across in
pattern (77 sts). 27th ROW: P across in
pattern (81 sts). 28th ROW: K across in
pattern (83 sts). 29th ROW: P across in
pattern (87 sts). 30th ROW: K across in
pattern (89 sts). 31st ROW: P across working
puff st in each K st (125 sts). 32nd
ROW: K across in pattern (127 sts). 33rd
ROW: P across in pattern (131 sts). 34th
ROW: K across in pattern (133 sts). 35th
ROW: P across working 5 puff sts tog 4
times each side of center st (105 sts).
36th ROW: Repeat same as 24th row, now
having 6 P sts for 6 puff sts at each side of
center (107 sts). NEXT 6 ROWS: Work in established
pattern (P 1 row, K 1 row), 125
sts at end of last row. 43rd ROW: P across
working puff sts in K sts (177 sts). NEXT
3 ROWS: Work in established pattern. (K 1
row, P 1 row, K 1 row (185 sts). 47th ROW:
Work in same manner as 35th row (141
sts). NEXT ROW: Small size only. Discontinue
all inc at beg and end of rows but
continue inc each side of center st and
working remainder of rows in established
pattern. On following K rows start each
row with K 1, K 2 tog, work to within
3 sts, K 2 tog, K 1. MEDIUM AND LARGE
SIZES: Continue in established pattern alternating
new puff patterns between previous
puff patterns until there are (149,
157) sts on needle, then discontinue inc
at side edge (see small size only). Work
even until section measures 8 inches.
NEXT ROW: NECK SHAPING: Work across
row in pattern to center st, there will be
69 (73, 77) sts, bind off center st. Attach
another skein of yarn and work across
other side to correspond. Working both sides
at same time continue in pattern dec 1 st
at each side seam every K row but working
even at neck edge for 2 more puff rows ending
with a completed puff st row (11 rows of
puffs to underarm). SHAPE ARMHOLES:
Bind off 8 sts (all sizes) at armhole side,
then dec 1 st every row at armhole edge
until there are 38 (42, 46) sts. Work in
pattern dec every other row at armhole
edge until 32 (36, 40) sts remain. For
Medium and Large sizes only work 4 rows
even. SHAPE SHOULDERS: At neck edge
bind off 2 sts (all sizes) at beg of rows and
continue to dec 1 st at side edge every
other row until all sts are worked off.
FRONT: Work same as back.
SLEEVES: Work in pattern same as Front
and Back until there are 103 (109, 115) sts
on needle. Work in pattern as established
only to the required amount of sts for each
size, then inc only on P row on each side
of center st and K 2 tog on each side
of 1st and last 3 sts on each K row. Work
until there are 10 complete puff rows or
desired length to shoulder. (This is a bias
sleeve and there will be no shaping.) Discontinue
puff pattern. Bind off loosely.
FINISHING: Pin all pieces to size on
heavy turkish towel and steam lightly taking
care not to flatten puffs. Weave shoulder
and side seams. Sew seams of sleeves
and sew in place. SLEEVE EDGES: With
right side facing starting at seam work
70 (80, 90) s c all around sleeve, join, ch 4,
turn. 2nd ROW: * Skip 1 s c, 1 d c in next
s c, ch 1, repeat from * across row, join
[35 (40, 45) meshes], cut yarn. Work other
sleeve to correspond. LOWER EDGE: Start
at seam work 90 (100, 110) s c across each
section; 180 (200, 220) s c. NEXT ROW:
Same as 2nd row of sleeves having 90
(100, 110) meshes. NECK EDGE: Work a
row of s c all around working 1 s c in every
row working loose enough to keep work
flat, ch 5, turn. NEXT ROW: * Skip 3 s c,
d c in next s c, ch 2, repeat from * all
around, join; 48 (50, 50) meshes, cut yarn.
POMPONS: Work 88 (98, 106). Wind yarn 40
times over the back of a chair, tie at 1¼
inch intervals, cut between ties, trim
slightly. Attach a double strand of yarn in
mesh, ch 4, join a pompon, ch 4, skip 1
mesh, sl st in next mesh, ch 7, join a pompon,
ch 7, skip 2 meshes, sl st in next mesh,
continue all around lower edge and sleeve
edges until all pompons are joined. Finish
neck edge with pompons attaching 1 pompon
to every other mesh.
Banker’s Choice smart quickie— only 3 stitches to the inch — DOUBLE BREASTED COCOA JACKET
Sizes: 10, 12, 14
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” BULKY YARN
11 (12, 13) skeins Cocoa
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 11 OR ANY SIZE
NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH
GAUGE BELOW
1 Double Pointed Needle
Plastic Crochet Hook Size J
6—1 inch Bone Rings
GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch
Directions are given for size 10. Changes
for sizes 12 and 14 are given in parentheses.
MEASUREMENTS: Sizes 10 12 14
Width across back at underarm 18″ 19″ 20″
Width across fronts, at underarm 12″ 14″ 15″
BACK: Cast on 57 (61, 65) sts, work 4
rows in K 1, P 1 ribbing. NEXT ROW: K
across row for hemline. START PATTERN:
1st ROW: K 3, * sl 1, K 3, repeat from *
across row ending last repeat with sl 1,
K 1. 2nd ROW: P 1, sl 1, P 3, * sl 1, P 3,
repeat from * across row. 3rd ROW: * K 1,
place next 2 sts on d p n and hold in back
of work, K the sl st, K 2 sts from d p n,
repeat from * across row ending with K 1.
4th ROW: P across row, Repeat these 4
rows until back measures 13 (13½, 14)
inches from hemline. SHAPE ARMHOLES:
Keeping pattern uniform bind off 3 (4, 5)
sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st
at beg and end of every other row twice.
Work even in pattern until armholes measure
7½ (8, 8½) inches. SHAPE SHOULDERS:
Bind off 5 (5, 5) sts at beg of next 4
rows, then bind off 4 (5, 5) sts at beg of
next 2 rows, bind off remaining 19 (19, 21)
sts.
LEFT FRONT: Cast on 41 (45, 49) sts and
work same as back to underarm. SHAPE
ARMHOLE: Work same as back. Work even
until armhole measures 4½ (5, 5½) inches
ending with 3rd pattern row. SHAPE NECK:
P across 5 sts, bind off 10 (12, 14) sts, P
across remaining sts. NEXT ROW: Work
in pattern across row dec 1 st before and
after bound off sts, tie in another skein
to work end sts. NEXT ROW: Working both
sides at same time work even in pattern.
Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times, cut yarn
and fasten st on shaped side. Continue to
work opposite side dec 1 st every other
row until 14 (15, 15) sts remain. Work
even until armhole measures same as
back, bind off shoulder same as back.
Mark position for 3 evenly spaced sets of
buttonholes having 1st set 3 inches from
hemline and last set ½ inch from neck
shaping.
RIGHT FRONT: Work same as left front
working buttonholes to correspond to markers
and reversing all shapings. BUTTONHOLES:
Work across 1st 3 sts, bind off
next 3 sts, work across next 11 (13, 15)
sts, bind off next 3 sts, work across remaining
sts. NEXT ROW: Cast on 3 sts over
bound off sts.
SLEEVES: Cast on 25 (29, 29) sts. Work 4
rows in K 1, P 1 ribbing. NEXT ROW: K
across row for hemline. Work in pattern
inc 1 st at beg and end of every 8th (9th,
9th) row until there are 43 (45, 47) sts.
Work even until sleeve measures 16½ (17,
17½) inches or desired length from hemline.
SHAPE CAP: Bind off 3 (4, 5) sts at beg
of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st at beg and
end of every other row until 19 (21, 21) sts
remain, bind off remaining sts.
FINISHING: Block each section slightly
to measurements. Sew shoulder, side and
sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position.
Turn all hemlines under and tack in position.
With right side of work facing, attach
yarn in point of right front neck edge and
work 55 (59, 63) s c around neck to Opposite
point, out yarn. Attach yarn at front neck
edge and work a row of sl sts around both
fronts and lower edge. Attach yarn in sleeve
seam and work a row of sl sts around
sleeve edge.
COLLAR: With wrong side of s c row toward
you, attach yarn in next s c to center
of left front, 1 s c, 1 d c in same space,
* skip 1 s c, 1 s c, 1 d c in next s c, repeat
from * across row to within 1 s c of center
of right front, ending with 1 s c in next st,
ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: 1 s c, 1 d c in s c, *
1 s c, 1 d c in next s c, repeat from * across
row ending with 1 s c in last s c, ch 1,
turn. Repeat the last row 3 times, cut
yarn. Attach yarn on side of collar at left
neck edge, work a sl st in each st all
around collar edge, cut yarn. BUTTONS:
Work 14 s c over bone ring, join, cut yarn
leaving a length for sewing. Thread yarn
into a blunt needle and pull through sts
pulling sts to center of ring, fasten sts and
sew buttons in position. Finish buttonholes.
CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS — KNIT ABBREVIATIONS
ch
Chain
s c
Single Crochet
s d c
Short Double Crochet
d c
Double Crochet
tr c
Treble Crochet
d tr c
Double Treble Crochet
tr tr c
Treble Treble Crochet
sl st
Slip Stitch
st
Stitch
sts
Stitches
*(Asterisk) Indicates that the instructions
immediately following are to be repeated
the given number of times plus the
original.
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” DELUXE FINGERING YARN
9 (10, 11) skeins White
Plastic Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE
HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH
GAUGE BELOW
1—7 inch ConMar “No Snag” Zipper
1½ yds. lining material
1 yd. Grosgrain ribbon
GAUGE: 5 sts = 1 inch
FRONT: Ch 120 (126, 132), s c in 2nd st
from hook, * ch 1, skip next st of ch, s c
in next st, repeat from * across ch, ch 1
to turn all rows. NEXT ROW: S c in 1st s c,
* ch 1, s c in next s c (pattern), repeat
from * across row. Repeat the last row for
pattern. Work even until skirt measures 19
inches from beg or 7 inches less than
desired length allowing 2 inches for hem.
NEXT ROW: Dec 1 pattern at beg and end
of row (to dec 1 pattern at beg of row:
insert hook in 1st s c, pull yarn through,
insert hook in next s c, pull yarn through,
Y O hook and pull through all loops; to dec
at end of row: work to within last 2 s c
and dec in same manner). Then working
in pattern dec 1 pattern at beg and end of
every 5th row 8 more times. Then work
even in pattern until work measures 27
inches from beg, cut yarn.
BACK: Work same as front.
FINISHING: Block and steam sections.
Cut lining in shape of skirt allowing for
seams and hem. Sew side seam, sew other
side seam to within 3 inches of waistband.
Sew zipper in place. Turn hem under and
sew in place. Attach lining. Finish waistband
with grosgrain ribbon.
Transcriber’s Notes
29¢
AMERICAN THREAD CO. STAR BOOK No. 189
FASHION PARADE KNIT AND CROCHET FOR HIM AND HER
pg 14 Removed extra ) from: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” BULKY
YARN 13 (14, 15))
pg 14 Added space between P and 1 in: repeat from * across row
ending with P1
pg 16 Changed work 4 rows in stockinete to: stockinette
pg 33 Changed d p n Douple pointed needle to: Double