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[Illustration:

  _Mood
  Fashions_

  STAR BOOK NUMBER 234]




KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS

  Knit                                 K
  Purl                                 P
  Stitch(es)                       St(s)
  Yarn Over                           YO
  Decrease                          Dec.
  Increase                          Inc.
  Together                          Tog.
  Round                             Rnd.
  Pass Slip St Over St          P.s.s.o.
  Double Pointed Needle              dpn
  Do Not Work St, Row or Round       K-O
  Beginning                         Beg.
  Between                           Bet.


CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS

  Chain                               ch
  Stitch                              st
  Slip Stitch                      sl st
  Single Crochet                     s c
  Short Double Crochet             s d c
  OR Half Double Crochet           h d c
  Double Crochet                     d c
  Treble Crochet                    tr c
  Double Treble Crochet           d tr c
  Treble Treble Crochet          tr tr c
  Increase                           inc
  Decrease                           dec

Asterisk ... *. This indicates that the directions immediately
following are to be repeated the given number of times in addition to
the ones already given. Thus “repeat from *3 times” means 4 patterns
in all.


FOOTNOTES:

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SPECIFICATIONS

Photography by Myron Miller

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[Illustration: _Contents_]

[Illustration: _Mood Fashions Star Book 234_]


[Illustration: _Ribbed Sweater & Helmet_

Pg. 4]

[Illustration: _Knitted Gaucho Pants_

Pg. 6]

[Illustration: _Knitted Moss Stitch Dress_

Pg. 9]

[Illustration: _Pants_

Pg. 11]

[Illustration: _Knitted Poncho & Hat_

Pg. 12]

[Illustration: _Skirt_

Pg. 14]

[Illustration: _Sleeveless Maxi Coat_

Pg. 16]

[Illustration: _Cable Sweater_

Pg. 18]

[Illustration: _Short Vest_

Pg. 20]




[Illustration: _Ribbed Sweater & Helmet_

SIZES: 10, 12 & 14]

[Illustration: Woman in hooded sweater]

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD=:
  =“Dawn” Knitting Worsted or=
  =Dawn “Sayelle[1]”=
  =7 (7, 8)—4 oz. skeins Wood Brown=
  =1 pair Knitting Needles each No. 7=
  =& No. 10 or any size needles which=
  =will result in stitch gauge below=
  =1 set Double Pointed Knitting=
  =Needles No. 8=
  =Plastic Crochet Hook size H=
  =GAUGE: for No. 10 Needles:=
  =11 sts = 2 inches=
  =Directions are given for size 10.=
  =Changes for sizes 12 and 14 are=
  =given in parentheses.=
  =MEASUREMENTS: Width across front=
  =or back at underarm: 17 (18, 19)=
  =inches.=

=BACK=: With No. 7 needles cast on 97 (101, 105) sts. =1st ROW=: K1,
* P1, K1, repeat from * across row. =2nd ROW=: P1, * K1, P1, repeat
from * across row. Repeat these 2 rows for pattern for 3 inches;
then change to No. 10 needles and continue in pattern until back
measures 16 inches from beg or length desired to underarm. =SHAPE
ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts (all sizes) at beg of next 2 rows. =START
RAGLAN SHAPING=: Keeping pattern uniform dec 1 st at beg and end of
every other row 24 (25, 26) times. Place remaining 41 (43, 45) sts on
holder.

=FRONT=: Work same as back.

=SLEEVES=: With No. 7 needles cast on 43 (45, 47) sts and work in
pattern same as back for 3 inches. Change to No. 10 needles and inc 1
st at beg and end of every 4th row until there are 75 (77, 79) sts.
Work even until sleeve measures 17 inches from beg or length desired
to underarm. Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows (all sizes). Then
shape raglan same as back, placing remaining 19 sts on holder. Sew
side and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position.

=HELMET=: Dividing sts evenly on d p n, place 19 sts from 1 sleeve
holder on needle; then sts from back; sts of other sleeve and sts
from front. Work in ribbing for 4 inches. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 10
sts at center front for beginning of face opening. =NEXT 15 ROWS=:
Working back and forth on remaining sts bind off 2 sts at beg of each
row. Work even for 2½ inches. =NEXT 6 ROWS=: Keeping ribbing uniform
inc 1 st at beg of each row. Remainder of helmet will be worked in
rounds, do not turn. Work even in ribbing for 4 inches. =NEXT ROUND=:
K2 tog, P2 tog, repeat from beg all around. =NEXT ROUND=: Work even
in ribbing. =NEXT ROUND=: K2 tog all around. =NEXT ROUND=: Work even,
cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Thread yarn into blunt needle
and draw all sts tog, fasten securely. Work a row of sl sts around
face opening, cut yarn.

[Illustration: Woman touching glasses]




[Illustration: _Knitted Gaucho Pants_

SIZES: 10 TO 12; 14 TO 16]

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD:=
  =Dawn “Sayelle[1]” or=
  =“Dawn” Knitting Worsted=
  =5—4 oz. skeins Wood Brown=
  =1 pair Knitting Needles No. 7 or any=
  =size needles which will result in=
  =stitch gauge below=
  =Plastic Crochet Hook Size H=
  =1 yd—¾ inch elastic=
  =GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches; 7 rows = 1 inch=
  =Directions are given for size 10-12.=
  =Changes for size 14-16 are given=
  =in parentheses.=

=RIGHT LEG=: Cast on 115 (123) sts, work in stockinette st (K1 row,
P1 row) until section measures 18 inches from beg (both sizes) or
desired length to crotch including 2 inches for hem ending with a P
row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 5 sts (both sizes) at beg of row (front
edge), place marker, K across remaining sts. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 9
sts (both sizes) at beg of row (back edge), place contrasting marker,
P across remaining sts. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row.
=NEXT ROW=: P across row. Repeat last 2 rows 6 times (both sizes),
87 (95) sts remain on needle. =NEXT ROW: SIDE SHAPING=: K across 39
(43) sts, K2 tog, place a marker, K2 tog, K across remaining 44 (48)
sts. =NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work even. Continue in this manner dec 1st each
side of markers every 6th row until 67 (75) sts remain. Work even
until section measures 11½ (12) inches from bound off sts, bind off.

[Illustration: Woman touching hat]

=LEFT LEG=: Work same as right leg reversing all shapings.

=FINISHING=: Block each section. Weave leg seams tog to bound off
sts. Weave center seams tog matching front and back crotch edges.
Attach yarn in back seam and work a row of s c all around working 1 s
c in each st, join, cut yarn.

=CASING=: With wrong side of work toward you attach yarn in loop in
back of st under s c row at back seam, * ch 6, skip next 5 sts of 3
rows below, sl st in loop in back of next st, ch 6, skip next 5 sts
of 3 rows above, sl st in loop in back of next st, repeat from * all
around ending to correspond. Lace elastic through casing, fasten
securely. Turn up a 2 inch hem to wrong side and tack in position.
Steam hem and seams.

[Illustration: Woman holding glasses]

[Illustration: Knitted Moss Stitch Dress Sizes: 10 to 12; 14 to 16]

Materials Required:


  =AMERICAN THREAD:=

  =Dawn “Sayelle[1]” or=
  =“Dawn” Knitting Worsted=
  =6 (8)—4 oz. skeins Fisherman=
  =1 (1)—4 oz. skeins each Burnt=
  =Orange, Lemon or Amber.=

  =1 pair Knitting Needles No. 8 or any=
  =size needles which will result in=
  =stitch gauge below=

  =1 set Double Pointed Knitting=
  =Needles No. 8=

  =GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches;=
  =8 rows = 1 inch=

  =Directions are given for size 10 to=
  =12. Changes for size 14 to 16 are=
  =given in parentheses.=

  =BLOCKING MEASUREMENTS=:
  =Width across front or back at underarm=
  =17 (19) inches. Width=
  =across lower edge of back or front:=
  =26 (28) inches.=

=BACK=: With Fisherman cast on 118 (127) sts. =1st ROW=: P1, K1,
P1, K1, ** P2, K1, * P1, K1, repeat from * twice, then repeat from
** across row ending last repeat with P2, K1, P1, K1, P1. =2nd ROW:
RIGHT SIDE=: P1, K1, P1, ** K4, * P1, K1, repeat from * once, P1,
repeat from ** across row ending last repeat with K4, P1, K1, P1.
Repeat these two rows for pattern. Work in pattern dec 1 st at beg
and end of every 8th row 5 times (both sizes); then dec 1 st at beg
and end of every 6th row until 76 (85) sts remain. Work even until
section measures 26 inches from beg or length desired to underarm.
=NEXT 2 ROWS: SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 6 sts (both sizes) at beg of
each row; then dec 1 st at beg and end of every other row 3 times
(both sizes). Work even until armholes measure 7¼ (7½) inches ending
on right side of work. =NEXT ROW: SHAPE NECK=: Work across 15 (17)
sts, place next 28 (33) sts on holder, attach another skein of yarn,
work across remaining sts. Working both sides at same time dec 1
st at neck edge every other row twice; at same time when armholes
measure 7¾ (8) inches. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 7 (7) sts at beg
of next 2 rows; then bind off 6 (8) sts at beg of next 2 rows, cut
yarn.

[Illustration: _Knitted Moss Stitch Dress_

SIZES: 10 TO 12; 14 TO 16]

=FRONT=: Work same as back to underarm. Shape armhole same as back.
Work even until armhole measures 7 (7¼) inches.

=SHAPE NECK=: Work across 17 (19) sts; place next 24 (29) sts on
holder, work across remaining sts. Keeping pattern uniform dec 1
st at neck edge every other row 4 times. Work even until armholes
measure same as back. Shape shoulders same as back.

=SLEEVES=: With Fisherman cast on 55 sts (both sizes). =NEXT 7 (5)
ROWS=: Work in pattern same as back. =NEXT ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg
and end of row. Repeat last 8 (6) rows 1 (3) times working inc sts
in pattern. Work even until sleeves measure 3 (3½) inches from beg.
=NEXT 2 ROWS: SHAPE CAP=: Bind off 6 sts (both sizes) at beg of each
row; then dec 1 st at beg and end of every other row until 21 sts
remain (both sizes). =NEXT 4 ROWS=: Bind off 2 sts at beg of each
row. Bind off remaining sts.

=FINISHING=: Block each section. Sew side, shoulder and sleeve seams.
Sew sleeves in position.

[Illustration: Woman looking away holding glasses]

=NECKBAND=: With Fisherman and d p n starting at left shoulder seam
pick up and K10 (12) sts on side of front neck edge; place sts from
front holder on needle and work in pattern across these sts, pick
up and K10 (12) sts on opposite side of neck edge, pick up and K5
(7) sts on side of back neck edge; place sts from back holder on
needle and work in pattern across these sts; pick up and K5 (7) sts
on opposite side of neck edge; 82 (100) sts, cut Fisherman. Place
a marker for beg of round. =2nd ROUND=: With Burnt Orange, K all
around. =3rd ROUND=: * K1, P1, repeat from * all around. =4th ROUND=:
* P1, K1, repeat from * all around (moss st). =5th ROUND=: Working
in moss st pattern as established work across 1st 10 (12) sts, work
2 tog twice in next 4 sts (2 sts dec), work across to within 14 (16)
sts from opposite shoulder seam, work 2 sts tog twice, complete
round, cut Burnt Orange. =6th ROUND=: With Lemon or Amber, K all
around. =7th ROUND=: Work in moss st, bind off.

=SLEEVE BAND=: With Fisherman pick up and K54 (56) sts around sleeve
edge and work band same as neck omitting the dec on last round of
Burnt Orange.

=POCKETS=: (Make 2) With Fisherman cast on 22 sts. =1st ROW=: K1,
** P2, * K1,P1, repeat from * twice, P1, repeat from ** across row
ending with P2,K1. =2nd ROW=: ** K4, * P1,K1, repeat from * once,
P1, repeat from ** across row ending with K4. Repeat these 2 rows
for pattern until pocket measures 4 inches from beg, cut Fisherman.
Attach Burnt Orange and work band to correspond to last 6 rows of
sleeve. Sew pockets in position as illustrated.

=BELT=: With Burnt Orange cast on 3 sts, with Lemon or Amber, cast on
2 sts. =1st ROW=: With Lemon or Amber, K1, P1, drop Lemon or Amber,
pick up Burnt Orange. (Note: when changing colors, always pick up new
color from underneath other color thus preventing a hole), K1, P1,
K1. =2nd ROW=: With matching colors K1, P1 across row ending with K1.
Repeat last 2 rows until belt measures 34 inches or length desired.
Bind off in matching color and pattern.


[Illustration: _Pants_

SIZES: 10 TO 12; 14 TO 16]

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD:=
  =“Dawn” Knitting Worsted or=
  =Dawn “Sayelle[1]”=
  =6 (7)—4 oz. Skeins Fisherman=
  =1 pair Knitting Needles No. 7 or any=
  =size needles which will result in=
  =stitch gauge below=
  =Plastic Crochet Hook Size H=
  =1 Yd.—¾ inch Elastic=
  =GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches;=
  =7 rows = 1 inch=

  =Directions are given for size 10 to=
  =12. Changes for size 14 to 16 are=
  =given in parentheses.=

=RIGHT LEG=: Cast on 98 (106) sts and work in stockinette st (K1 row,
P1 row) until leg section measures 22 inches from beg (both sizes)
or 8½ inches less than desired length to crotch including 2 inches
for hem ending with a P row. =NEXT ROW: START SHAPING=: Inc 1 st in
1st st (this end is center front edge); tie a contrasting colored
thread at this end, K across row inc 1 st in last st (this end is
center back edge): tie another colored thread at this end. Continue
in stockinette st inc 1 st every 13th row at front edge 4 times more
and at back edge every 5th row 11 times more (both sizes); 115 (123)
sts. Work even until section measures 30½ inches or desired length
to crotch including hem ending with a P row. =NEXT ROW=: Bind off 5
sts (both sizes) at beg of row (front edge), K across remaining sts.
=NEXT ROW=: Bind off 9 sts (both sizes) at beg of row (back edge),
P across remaining sts. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row.
=NEXT ROW=: P across row. Repeat last 2 rows 6 times (both sizes); 87
(95) sts remain on needle. =NEXT ROW: SIDE SHAPING=: K across 39 (43)
sts, K2 tog, place a marker, K2 tog, K across remaining 44 (48) sts.
=NEXT 5 ROWS=: Work even. Continue in this manner dec 1 st each side
of marker every 6th row until 67 (75) sts remain. Work even until
section measures 11½ (12-inches from bound off sts). Bind off.

=LEFT LEG=: Work same as right leg reversing all shapings.

=FINISHING=: Block each section. Weave leg seams tog to bound off
sts. Weave center seams tog matching front and back crotch edges.
Attach yarn in back seam and work a row of s c all around working 1 s
c in each st, join, cut yarn.

=CASING=: With wrong side of work toward you, attach yarn in loop in
back of st under s c row at back seam, * ch 6, skip 5 sts of 3 rows
below, sl st in loop in back of next st, ch 6, skip 5 sts of 3 rows
above, sl st in loop in back of next st, repeat from * all around
ending to correspond. Lace elastic through casing, fasten securely.
Turn up a 2 inch hem on each leg and tack in position.




[Illustration:

  Knitted
  Poncho & Hat
  ONE SIZE FITS ALL]


Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD:=

  =“Dawn” Knitting Worsted=

  =5—4 Oz. Skeins Avocado=
  =1—4 Oz. Skein White=
  =2—1 Oz. Skeins each Beige, Tangerine=
  =and Wood Brown=

  =1—29 inch Circular Knitting Needle=
  =No. 10 or any size needle which=
  =will result in stitch gauge below=

  =1 Set Double Pointed Knitting=
  =Needles No. 8=

  =GAUGE: For No. 10 needles:=
  =4 sts = 1 inch=


=PONCHO=: Starting at neck edge with Avocado and No. 10 needle cast
on 49 sts. =1st ROW=: P24, place a marker, P1, place a marker, P24.
=2nd ROW=: (Inc row): K2, K in loop in back of next st of row below
(inc), K to within 1 st of 1st marker, K1, leave st on needle, then
K the loop in back of same st of row below, slip st off needle
(inc), slip marker, K1, slip marker, K in loop in back of next st
of row below (inc), K across row to within last 3 sts, K1, leave st
on needle, then K the loop in back of same st of row below, slip st
off needle (inc), K2 (53 sts on needle). =NEXT ROW=: P across row
slipping markers. Repeat last 2 rows 6 times (77 sts), cut Avocado.
* Continue in stockinette st (P1 row, K1 row), inc in every K row in
same manner as 2nd row working in the following color scheme: 2 rows
each White, Beige, Tangerine, Avocado, Wood Brown, Avocado and White;
then 14 rows Avocado. Repeat from * 3 times ending last repeat with 2
rows Avocado. Bind off. Work another section in same manner.

=FINISHING=: Block each section. Weave side seams matching stripes.
=COLLAR=: With Avocado and dpn, right side facing, pick up 28 sts on
each of 3 needles (84 sts). Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 5½ inches.
Bind off loosely in ribbing.

[Illustration: Woman wearing poncho and hat]

=FRINGE=: Wind Avocado around a 6 inch cardboard. Cut one end. Take 3
strands, fold in half, pull folded end through st with crochet hook,
then pull free ends through loop, pull tight. Work a fringe in every
3rd st of last row. Trim fringe evenly.

=HAT=: With Avocado and No. 10 needles cast on 47 sts. =1st ROW=: P
across row, cut yarn. =2nd ROW=: With White K2, * K in loop in back
of next st of row below (inc), K9, K1, leave st on needle, then K
the loop in back of same st of row below, slip st off needle (inc),
place a marker, K1, place a marker, repeat from * twice, K in loop in
back of next st of row below (inc), K9, K1, leave st on needle, then
K the loop in back of next st, sl st off needle (inc), K2 (55 sts.).
=3rd ROW=: P across row slipping markers. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: With Beige
K1 row, P1 row, cut yarn. =NEXT ROW=: With Tangerine work same as 2nd
row having 2 more sts between inc (63 sts). =NEXT ROW=: P across row
slipping markers, cut yarn. Repeat the last 4 rows in following color
scheme: 2 rows Avocado, 2 rows Wood Brown, 2 rows Avocado and 2 rows
White (79 sts). =NEXT 14 ROWS=: With Avocado continue in stockinette
st omitting inc. =NEXT 14 ROWS=: Work same stripes as above omitting
inc. =NEXT 2 ROWS=: With Avocado K1 row, P1 row. =NEXT 4 ROWS=: Work
in K1, P1 ribbing. Bind off loosely in ribbing.

=FINISHING=: Weave seam matching stripes. Gather all sts tog at top,
fasten securely. Turn ribbing to wrong side and tack in position.

[Illustration: Skirt Sizes: 24 & 26 Inch Waist]

Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD:=

  =“Dawn” Knitting Worsted=
  =6—4 oz. Skeins Avocado=

  =1 pair 14 inch Knitting Needles=
  =No. 10 or any size needles which=
  =will result in stitch gauge below=

  =1 Yd. ¾ inch elastic=

  =GAUGE: 4 sts = 1 inch=

  =Directions are given for 24 inch =
  =waistline. Changes for 26 inch=
  =waistline are given in parentheses.=

Cast on 49 (53) sts. Work in stockinette st (P1 row, K1 row) for
10 rows (band). =1st ROW=: P24 (26), place a marker, P1, place a
marker, P24 (26). =2nd ROW=: K2, K in loop in back of next st of row
below (inc), K to within 1 st of 1st marker, K1, leave st on needle,
then K the loop in back of same st of row below slip st off needle
(inc), slip marker, K1, slip marker, K in loop in back of next st
of row below (inc), K across row to within last 3 sts, K1, leave st
on needle, then K the loop in back of same st of row below, slip st
off needle (inc), K2. =NEXT 3 ROWS=: Work in stockinette st slipping
markers. Repeat the last 4 rows until skirt measures 28 inches from
beg or length desired. Bind off. Work another section in same manner.

=FINISHING=: Block both sections. Weave side seams. Fold band to
wrong side and tack in position along 1st inc row leaving an opening.
Draw elastic through and fasten ends.

=FRINGE=: Wind yarn over a 6 inch cardboard. Cut one end. Take 2
strands, fold in half, pull folded end through st with crochet hook,
then pull free ends through loop, pull tight. Work a fringe in every
2nd st across lower edge.

[Illustration:

  _Skirt_
  SIZES: 24 & 26 INCH WAIST]

[Illustration:

  _Sleeveless
  Maxi Coat_

  SIZE: SMALL & MEDIUM]


Materials Required:


  =AMERICAN THREAD:=

  =“Dawn” Knitting Worsted=
  =6 (7)—4 oz. skeins Black=

  =1 Pair Knitting Needles No. 10½=
  =or any size needles which will result=
  =in stitch gauge below=

  =Aluminum Crochet Hook No. 9=

  =GAUGE: 7 sts = 2 inches=

  =Directions are given for Small size.=
  =Changes for Medium size are given=
  =in parentheses.=

  =MEASUREMENTS: Width across=
  =back at underarm: 18 (19) inches.=
  =Width across each front at underarm=
  =10 (11) inches.=

=PATTERN: 1st ROW=: K1 (3), * yo, K2 tog, K5, K2 tog, yo, K1, repeat
from * across row ending last repeat with yo, K1 (3). =2nd ROW AND
ALL EVEN ROWS=: Purl. =3rd ROW=: K2 (4), * yo, K2 tog, K3, K2 tog,
yo, K3, repeat from * end yo, K2 (4). =5th ROW=: K3 (5), * yo, K2
tog, K1, K2 tog, yo, K5, repeat from * ending last repeat with yo, K3
(5). =7th ROW=: K4 (6), * yo, sl 1, K2 tog, psso, yo, K7, repeat from
* ending last repeat with yo, K4 (6). =8th ROW=: Purl. Repeat these 8
rows for pattern.

=BACK=: Cast on 81 (85) sts. Work even in pattern for 26 inches from
beg. Dec 1 st at each end of next row; then every 1½ inches 8 times;
63 (67) sts. Work even until back measures 42 inches from beg or
desired length to underarm. =SHAPE ARMHOLES=: Bind off 4 sts at beg
of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each end every other row 4 times; 47 (51)
sts. Work even until armholes measure 7¼ (7¾) inches from 1st bind
off. =SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 8 (8) sts at beg of next 2 rows;
then 7 (8) sts at beg next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 17 (19) sts
loosely.

=LEFT FRONT=: Cast on 43 (47) sts. Work pattern on 41 (45) sts and
keeping 2 sts at front edge in garter st (k every row). Shaping side
edge same as back; there will be 34 (38) sts. Work even until front
measures same as back. =SHAPE ARMHOLE=: At armhole edge bind off 4
sts once; dec 1 st every other row 4 times; 26 (30) sts. Work even
until armhole measures 5 (5½) inches. =SHAPE NECK AND SHOULDER=:
At neck edge, bind off 7 (10) sts once; then at same edge, dec 1
st every other row 4 times; 15 (16) sts. Work even until armhole
measures same as back. Then at arm edge, bind off 8 (8) sts once; 7
(8) sts once.

=RIGHT FRONT=: Work to correspond to left front, reversing shaping.

=FINISHING=: Block each section. Sew shoulder seams. Sew side seams,
leaving 15 inches open at lower edge for slits. Attach yarn at lower
right front corner, and sl st along front edges, around neck, across
lower edge and slit edges (be careful not to draw in), ch 1, do not
turn. =NEXT ROW=: Working backwards from left to right, s d c in
next st (s d c: yo over hook, insert in st, yo and pull through all
loops at one time), * ch 1, skip 1 st, s d c in next st, repeat from
* around all edges worked on previous row, join, cut yarn. Trim each
armhole edge in same manner.




[Illustration:

  _Cable
  Sweater_
  SIZES: 10 TO 12; 14 TO 16]


Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD:=

  =Dawn “Sayelle[1]” or=
  =“Dawn” Knitting Worsted=
  =6 (7)—4 oz. skeins Flame=

  =1 pair Knitting Needles each No. 8=
  =& No. 10 or any size needles which=
  =will result in stitch gauge below=

  =1 set Double Pointed Knitting=
  =Needles No. 8=

  =GAUGE for No. 10 needles:=
  =9 sts = 2 inches=

  =Directions are given for Size 10 to=
  =12. Changes for size 14 to 16 are=
  =given in parentheses.=

  =BLOCKING MEASUREMENTS=:
  =Width across front or back at underarms=
  =18 (20) inches.=

=BACK=: With No. 10 Needles cast on 106 (118) sts. =1st ROW=: * K3,
P3, repeat from * 4 (5) times, * K3, P1, K3, P6, repeat from last *
twice, K3, P1, K3, then * P3, K3, repeat from last * to end of row.
=2nd ROW=: * P3, K3, repeat from * 4 (5) times, * P3, yarn in back,
slip next st as if to P, P3, slip next 3 sts on dpn, hold in front
of work, K next 3 sts, K3 sts from dpn (cable twist), repeat from
last * twice, P3, yarn in back, slip next st as if to P, P3, * K3,
P3, repeat from last * to end of row. =3rd and 5th ROWS=: Repeat
1st row. =4th ROW=: * P3, K3, repeat from * 4 (5) times, * P3, yarn
in back, slip next st as if to P, P3, K6, repeat from last * twice,
P3, yarn in back, slip next st as if to P, P3, * K3, P3, repeat from
last * to end of row. =6th ROW=: Repeat 4th row. =7th ROW=: Repeat
1st row. Repeat from 2nd to 7th row for pattern. Keeping continuity
of pattern, dec 1 st at beg and end of row every inch 10 times. Work
even on 86 (98) sts until back measures 21 (22) inches or length
desired to underarm.

[Illustration: Woman with glasses on head]

=SHAPE ARMHOLES: NEXT 2 ROWS=: Bind off 6 sts at beg of each row;
then dec 1 st at beg and end of every other row 4 times (all
sizes). Continue in pattern on 66 (78) sts until armholes measure 7
(7½) inches from 1st bind off ending on wrong side.

=SHAPE NECK=: Work across 15 (18) sts, work 2 tog, slip next 32 (38)
sts on st holder, attach another skein of yarn, work 2 tog, complete
row. Working both sides at same time dec 1 st at neck edge each row 2
(3) times.

=SHAPE SHOULDERS=: Bind off 7 (8) sts at beg of next 4 rows.

=FRONT=: Work same as back.

=SLEEVES=: With No. 10 needles cast on 39 sts, change to No. 8
needles, work in P3, K3 ribbing for 3 inches. Change to No. 10
needles, continue in ribbing, inc 1 st each side every inch 12 (14)
times; 63 (67) sts. Work even in ribbing until sleeve measures 18
(19) inches from beg, or length desired to underarm. =SHAPE CAP=:
Bind off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at beg of each row
until 29 sts remain (both sizes). Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 4
rows. Bind off remaining sts.

=FINISHING=: Steam each section lightly. Sew shoulder, side and
sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position.

=COLLAR=: Having right side facing, with dpn, placing sts evenly,
attach yarn at shoulder seam, pick up 11 (13) sts on side of neck,
work across sts of 1st holder, pick up 23 (25) sts on other side of
neck to next st holder, work across sts of 2nd holder, pick up 12
(14) sts on remaining side of neck. Work in K1, P1, ribbing for 4
(4½) inches. Bind off in ribbing.




[Illustration:

  _Short
  Vest_
  SIZES: 10, 12 & 14
]


Materials Required:

  =AMERICAN THREAD:=

  =Dawn “Sayelle[1]” or=
  =“Dawn” Knitting Worsted=
  =2—4 oz. skeins (all sizes) Lilac=

  =Plastic Crochet Hook Size J or any=
  =size hook which will result in stitch=
  =gauge below=

  =GAUGE: 2 d c, ch 1 = 1 inch=

  =Directions are given for size 10.=
  =Changes for sizes 12 and 14 are=
  =given in parentheses.=

  =BLOCKING MEASUREMENTS:=
  =Width across front and back at=
  =underarm: 36 (37, 38) inches. Width=
  =across lower edge 32 (33, 34)=
  =inches.=

[Illustration: Woman looking down]

=SHORT VEST=

Starting at lower edge ch 97 (100, 103), dc in 4th st from hook, * ch
1, skip next st of ch, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from *
across ch, ch 1, turn. =2nd ROW=: Sc in 1st dc, ch 2, sc in next dc,
* ch 1, sc in next dc, ch 2, sc in next dc, repeat from * across row,
ch 1, turn. =3rd ROW=: Sl st in ch 2 loop, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc),
dc in same loop, * ch 1, 2 dc in next ch 2 loop, repeat from * across
row ending in 2nd ch 2 loop from end, ch 1, dc in last loop, dc in
last sc, ch 1, turn. =NEXT 3 ROWS=: Repeat 2nd, 3rd and 2nd rows.
=7th ROW=: Sl st in ch 2 loop, ch 3, dc in same space, * ch 1, 2 dc
in next ch 2 loop, repeat from * 1 (1,2) times, ch 1, skip next sc
and ch 1, dc in next sc, dc in next loop, ch 1, dc in same loop, dc
in next sc, * ch 1, 2 dc in next ch 2 loop, repeat from last * across
row ending in 5th (5th,6th) ch 2 loop from end, ch 1, skip next sc
and ch 1, dc in next sc, dc in next loop, ch 1, dc in same loop, dc
in next sc, * ch 1, 2 dc in next ch 2 loop, repeat from last * 1
(1,2) times, ch 1, dc in last ch 2 loop, dc in last sc, ch 1, turn.
=8th and 9th ROWS=: Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows. =10th ROW=: Repeat 2nd
row. =11th ROW=: Sl st in ch 2 loop, ch 3, dc in same loop, * ch 1,
2 dc in next ch 2 loop, repeat from * 2 (2,3) times, ch 1, 2 dc in
next ch 1 space, * ch 1, 2 dc in next ch 2 loop, repeat from last *
ending in 5th (5th, 6th) ch 2 loop from end, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch
1 space, * ch 1, 2 dc in next ch 2 loop, repeat from last * 2 (2,3)
times, ch 1, dc in last ch 2 loop, dc in last sc, ch 1, turn. =12th,
13th and 14th ROWS=: Repeat 2nd, 3rd, and 2nd rows. =NEXT ROW: DIVIDE
FOR FRONTS AND BACK: RIGHT FRONT=: Work 6 (7,7) 2 dc groups, ch 1, dc
in next ch 2 loop, dc in next sc, ch 1, turn. =NEXT 4= (4,6) =ROWS=:
Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alternately. =NEXT ROW=: Work 3 (4,4) ch
2 loops, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, turn. Repeat the 3rd &
2nd rows alternately 5 (5,6) times, cut yarn.

=BACK=: Skip next 4-ch 2 loops of last long row, attach yarn in 1st
sc before next ch 2 loop, ch 3, dc in loop, * ch 1, 2 dc in next ch
2 loop, repeat from * 11 (10,11) times, ch 1, dc in next ch 2 loop,
dc in next sc, ch 1, turn. Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows alternately 7
(7,8) times, cut yarn.

=LEFT FRONT=: Skip next 4-ch 2 loops of last long row, attach yarn in
1st sc before next ch 2 loop, ch 3, dc in loop, * ch 1, 2 dc in next
loop, repeat from * across row. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately
2 (2,3) times, cut yarn, turn. =NEXT ROW=: Attach yarn in 7th dc, ch
3, skip next dc and ch 1, sc in next dc, continue in pattern across
row, turn. =NEXT ROW=: Sl st into loop, ch 3, dc in same loop, * ch
1, 2 dc in next loop, repeat from * 0 (1,1) times, ch 1, dc in next
ch 2 loop, dc in next sc, ch 1, turn. Work remainder of front to
correspond to opposite front.

=FINISHING=: Sew each front shoulder to 3—2 dc groups of back (all
sizes).

=EDGE=: Attach yarn in lower corner of right front, 4 sc in same
space, working up front * 1 sc on side of next sc, 2 sc in next
space, repeat from * to upper corner working 4 sc in corner st, 1
sc in each dc and ch 1 space across neck edge, * sc on side of next
sc, 2 sc in next space, repeat from last * to shoulder seam, working
across back of neck sc in each dc and ch 1 space; work other front
edge to correspond; then work 1 sc in each st across lower edge,
join, cut yarn. Finish armhole edges in same manner.

=FRINGE=: Wind yarn over a 4 inch cardboard. Cut one end. Take 2
strands, fold in half, insert crochet hook in st, pull folded end
through st, pull free ends through loop, tighten. Work a fringe in
every st across lower edge.

=TIE=: With double strand of yarn, work a chain about a yard long, or
desired length, cut yarn. Lace tie through front edge as illustrated.

[Illustration: Woman wearing hat]




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  Transcriber’s Notes

  pg 6 Added period after: Directions are given for size 10-12
  pg 11 Changed: measures 11½ (12-inches from bound off sts.
             to: measures 11½ (12-inches from bound off sts).
  pg 17 Changed: MEASUREMENTS: Width across back at underarm:
                   18 (19-inches,
             to: MEASUREMENTS: Width across back at underarm:
                   18 (19) inches.
  pg 20 Changed: Work in K1, P1, ribbing for 4 (4½-inches.
             to: Work in K1, P1, ribbing for 4 (4½) inches.