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GAUGE for No. 7 Needles: 5 sts = 1 inch; 7 rows = 1 inch.
Directions are given for ladies small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses. Men’s sizes given inbold facetype.
LEFT MITTEN: With No. 5 needles cast on 28 (32, 36)32(36,40) sts and work in ribbing of K 2, P 2 for 1¾,2inches increasing 2 sts for men’s small size only in last row of ribbing. Change to No. 7 needles and work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 6 (6, 8)8(8,10) rows.NEXT ROW: Start Gussett. K 13 (15, 17)16(17,19) sts, inc 1 st in each of the next 2 sts, K next 13 (15,17)16(17,19) sts.NEXT ROW: P across row.NEXT ROW: K 13 (15, 17)16(17,19) sts, inc in next st, K 2, inc in next st, K to end of row. Continue in stockinette st increasing at Gusset every other row until there are 40 (44, 50)46(50,54) sts on needle ending with a K row.NEXT ROW: P 14 (16, 18)16(18,19) sts and place on st holder, work next 12 (12, 14)14(14,16) sts for thumb, place remaining sts on 2nd st holder.
THUMB: Work in stockinette st until thumb measures ¼ inch less than desired length ending with a P row.NEXT ROW: K 2 tog, K 2, repeat from across row ending with K-O (K O, K 2 tog)K 2 tog(K 2 tog,K-O).NEXT ROW: P across row.NEXT ROW: * K 2 tog, K 1, repeat from * across row ending with K-O (K O, K 2)K 2(K 2,K-O). Cut yarn and draw sts tog. Fasten firmly. Pick up and P sts from 2nd st holder.NEXT ROW: K across all sts including sts sts from 1st st holder. There are 28 (32, 36)32(36,38) sts on needle. Work in stockinette st until mitten measures 1 inch less than desired length ending with a P row.NEXT ROW: * K 2 tog, K 3, repeat from * across row ending with K 1 (K 2 tog, K 4)K 2 tog(K 4,K 1).NEXT ROW: P across row.NEXT ROW: * K 2 tog, K 2, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 tog (K 3, K 3)K 3(K 3,K 2 tog).NEXT ROW: P across row.NEXT ROW: * K 2 tog, K 1, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 (all sizes). Cut yarn leaving an 18 inch length. Thread yarn into needle and draw sts tog. Fasten firmly. Sew thumb and side seam.
RIGHT MITTEN: Work same as left mitten.
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GAUGE: 7 sts = 1 inch
Working Back and Fronts at one time cast on 155 sts.1st ROW: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across.2nd ROW: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across (seed st). Repeat last 2 rows 3 times.9th ROW: K 1, P 1 across 6 sts, K to within 6 sts, P 1, K 1 across last 6 sts (the 6 sts are front borders).10th ROW: K 1, P 1 across 6 sts, P to within 6 sts, P 1, K 1 across last 6 sts. Repeat last 2 rows 3 times. Repeat from 1st row twice.NEXT 8 ROWS: Work in seed st.NEXT 2 ROWS: Repeat 9th and 10th rows.DIVIDE for FRONTS and BACK in next row.
RIGHT FRONT: Work 6 sts in seed st, K 33, place these sts on st holder, bind off 3 sts for Armhole, K across 74 sts for BACK (this includes 1 st left on needle from armhole bind off), place remaining 39 sts on stitch holder forLEFT FRONT.
BACK: Working in seed st and stockinette stripe pattern as established bind off 3 sts at beg of next row; then dec 1 st each side every other row twice. Work even until armholes measure 4 inches.
SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 11 sts at beg of next 4 rows; bind off remaining sts.
LEFT FRONT: Sl sts from st holder; bind off 3 sts at armhole. Continue in stripes as established dec 1 st at armhole edge every other row twice. Work even until armhole measures 3 inches ending at front edge.SHAPE NECK: Bind off 10 sts at beg of next row; then dec 1 st at neck edge every other row twice. Work even until armhole measures same as back armhole.SHAPE SHOULDER: Work same as back shoulder.
RIGHT FRONT: Sl sts from st holder onto needle and complete to correspond to left front reversing shaping.
SLEEVES: Cast on 41 sts. Work 8 rows in seed st. Working remainder of sleeve in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) inc 1 st at beg and end of next row. Then inc 1 st each side every inch 5 times. Work even until sleeve measures 6¾ inches.
SHAPE CAP: Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows; then bind off 2 sts at beg of every row until 31 sts remain. Bind off remaining sts.
FINISHING: Sew shoulder and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position.
NECK EDGE: With right side facing, starting at right front pick up 69 sts all around neck. Work in seed st for ¾ inch; then in K 1, P 1 ribbing for ¾ inch. Bind off in ribbing. Turn ribbing to inside and tack in place. Finish with ribbon ties and rosettes as illustrated.
Baby set
Baby set
Cast on 37 sts. Work in seed st for 8 rows. Starting with a P row, work 9 rows in stockinette st.NEXT ROW: Work beading; K 1, * Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row.NEXT ROW: P.NEXT ROW: K 24, sl remaining 13 sts to st holder, turn, P 11, sl remaining 13 sts to st holder. Work back and forth in stockinette st for 2 inches on 11 sts for instep, ending with a K row. Pick up 10 sts on side of instep, K across 13 sts from st holder; turn, P across all sts picking up 10 sts on opposite side of instep, P across 13 sts from st holder (57 sts on needle). Work in stockinette st for 1 inch.NEXT ROW: K 2 tog, K 22, K 2 tog, K 5, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 22, K 2 tog.NEXT ROW: P across dec 1 st at each end of row.NEXT ROW: K 2 tog, K 19, K 2 tog, K 5, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 19, K 2 tog.NEXT ROW: P across dec 1 st at each end of row.NEXT ROW: K 2 tog, K 19, K 2 tog, K 5, sl 1, K 1, p.s.s.o., K 19, K 2 tog.NEXT ROW: P across dec 1 st at each end of row. Bind off. Sew sole and back seam. Lace ribbon through beading.
Cast on 41 sts. Work in seed st for 8 rows.NEXT ROW: P across.NEXT ROW: Work beading same as booties. Work in stockinette until mitten measures 3¾ inches from beg ending with a P row.NEXT ROW: K 1, * K 2 tog, repeat from * across row.NEXT ROW: P across. Repeat last 2 rows once, cut yarn leaving an 8 inch length. Thread yarn into needle and draw through remaining sts. Fasten securely and sew seam. Lace ribbon through beading.
Cast on 85 sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 1½ inches. Then work in seed st for 1½ inches. * Work 8 rows stockinette. Work 8 rows seed st. Repeat from * twice, cut yarn leaving about a 10 inch length. Thread into needle and draw yarn through all sts. Sew back seam. Turn ribbing to inside of hat and sew in position.POMPON: Wind yarn 100 times over a 2 inch cardboard. Slip off cardboard. Tie in center and cut each end. Attach pompon to top of hat. Finish with rosettes and ribbon as illustrated.
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GAUGEfor No. 10 Needles: 9 sts = 2 inches
Directions are given for size 40. Changes for sizes 42 and 44 are given in parentheses.
BACK: On No. 8 needles cast on 92 (96, 100) sts. Work in K 2, P 2 ribbing for 1½ inches inc 1 st on last row of ribbing (all sizes). Change to No. 10 needles.START PATTERN:1st ROW: K across row.2nd ROW: K 1, * yarn to front, sl 1, yarn to back, K 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows 3 times.9th ROW: K across row.10th ROW: K 2, * yarn to front, sl 1, yarn to back, K 1, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with K 2. Repeat 9th and 10th rows 3 times. Repeat from 1st pattern row until back measures 15 (15½, 16) inches from beg.SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows (all sizes); then dec 1 st at each end every other row 3 times. Work even until armholes measure 9 (9½, 10) inches.
SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 8 sts at beg of next 4 rows (all sizes).NEXT ROW:NECK FACING: P across row. Then work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K 1 row) for 5 rows inc 1 st at beg and end of every row. Bind off.
FRONT: Work same as back.
SLEEVES: On No. 8 needles cast on 48 (50, 52) sts and work in K 2, P 2 ribbing (all sizes) for 1½ inches inc 1 st in last row of ribbing (all sizes). Change to No. 10 needles and keeping pattern as established inc 1 st at beg and end of every 10th row until there are 71 (73, 75) sts on needle. Work even until sleeve measures 19 (19¼, 19½) inches from beg or length desired to underarm.SHAPE SLEEVE: 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 33 (33, 35) sts; then bind off 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off remaining sts.
FINISHING: Block each section. Sew shoulder, side and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position. Fold neck facing to inside of sweater and tack in position.
GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches;6 rows = 1 inch
Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes given in parentheses.
BACK: Cast on 76 (80, 84) sts.1st and 2nd ROWS: K 2, P 2 across each row.3rd and 4th ROWS: P 2, K 2 across each row. Repeat last 4 rows for 12 (12½, 13) inches or length desired to underarm.SHAPE RAGLAN: Dec 1 st at beg of each row until 24 sts remain (all sizes), slip 24 sts to st holder.
FRONT: Work same as back.
SLEEVES: Cast on 32 (36, 40) sts. Work in pattern for 3 inches inc 1 st each side every inch 13 times working inc sts into established pattern, 58 (62, 66) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 17 inches or length desired to underarm.SHAPE RAGLAN: Work same as back until 8 sts remain. Work 1 row even (all sizes). Sl 8 sts to st holder.
FINISHING: Steam each section lightly. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position. Dividing sts evenly, sl all sts from stitch holders to 3 double pointed needles and work in pattern for 2 inches; then K each row for 2 inches for neck facing. Bind off loosely. Turn neck facing to inside and sew in place.
SINGLE CROCHET: (s c) Insert hook in row or st, pick up yarn, pull through, yarn over and pull through the 2 loops on hook.
SLIP STITCH: (sl st) Insert hook in st, pick up yarn and pull through loop on hook.
GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches
Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses.
BACK: With Canary (Main Color) cast on 73 (77, 81) sts.1st ROW: P across row.2nd ROW: K across row, drop MC.3rd and 4th ROWS: With Tangerine (Contrasting Color) K across each row, drop CC.5th ROW: With MC, K 1, * yarn to back sl 1 as if to P, K 1, repeat from * across row.6th ROW: K 1, * yarn to front, sl 1 as if to P, K 1 repeat from * across row, drop MC.7th and 8th ROWS: With CC K across each row, drop CC.9th ROW: With MC K across row.10th ROW: P across row, drop MC.11th and 12th ROWS: With CC K across each row, drop CC.13th ROW: With MC K across row.14th ROW: P across row, drop MC.15th and 16th ROWS: With CC K across each row, drop CC.17th ROW: With MC repeat 5th row.18th ROW: Repeat 6th row.19th and 20th ROWS: With CC K across each row, drop CC.21st ROW: With MC K across row.22nd ROW: P across row. With MC repeat from 19th to 22nd rows for pattern. Work even in pattern until back measures 13½ inches from beg or desired length to underarm.SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 3 (4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows; then dec 1 st at each end every other row 4 times. Work even on 59 (61, 63) sts until armholes measure 7 (7¼, 7½) inches from 1st bind off. Work across 12 (13, 14) sts, bind off next 35 sts for back of neck, work across remaining sts.NEXT ROW: Tie in another skein of yarn and working both sides at same time dec 1 st at each side of neck edge.NEXT ROW: Work even.NEXT ROW: Dec 1 st at each side of neck edge.NEXT 2 ROWS.SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 5 (5, 6) sts at beg of each row, bind off 5 (6, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
FRONT: Work same as back to underarm, Shape Armholes same as back. Work even until armholes measure 4½ (4¾, 5) inches.
SHAPE NECK: Work across 17 (18, 19) sts, bind off next 25 sts, work across remaining sts.NEXT ROW: Tie in another skein of yarn and working both sides at same time dec 1 st at each side of neck edge, then dec 1 st at each side of neck edge every other row 6 more times. Work even until armholes measure same as back. Shape Shoulders same as back.
FINISHING: Block each section. Sew shoulder and side seams matching patterns.NECK EDGE: Attach MC at left shoulder and work a row of s c all around neck edge working 1 s c in every other row on sides, 1 s c in each bound off st across front and back, join, cut MC. Attach CC and work 1 s c in each st, join, cut yarn.ARMHOLE EDGE: Attach MC at underarm and work 1 s c in each bound off st at underarm and 1 s c in every other row around armhole, join, cut yarn.NEXT ROW: Attach CC and work 1 s c in each s c, join, cut yarn.
GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches
With Olive Green cast on 63 sts.1st ROW: K.2nd ROW: P.3rd ROW: K, drop Olive Green.4th ROW: With White K.5th ROW: P.6th ROW: K.7th ROW: P, drop White.8th ROW: With Watermelon K.9th ROW: K.10th ROW: P.11th ROW: K, drop Watermelon.12th ROW: With White K.13th ROW: P.14th ROW: K.15th ROW: P, drop White.16th ROW: With Canary K.17th ROW: K.18th ROW: P.19th ROW: K, drop Canary.20th ROW: With White K.21st ROW: P.22nd ROW: K.23rd ROW: P, drop White.24th ROW: With Olive Green K. Repeat from 1st row until there are 28 colored stripes (10 Olive Green). Bind off.
Work a 2nd section in same manner.
FINISHING: Working down 1 long side attach White in 1st st of Olive Green stripe; with crochet hook work 4 s c in each White stripe down side skipping all colored stripes to corner working the s c over all ends of carried colors. Working across short end, work 1 s c in each st, cut yarn. Complete other section in same manner. Block to measure 14 × 28 inches.
Sew one short unfinished end to one long unfinished side sewing to within the center of 14th White stripe. Finish other side in same manner. This leaves 14 stripes on each section free for neck opening. Attach White at neck opening and work 4 s c over each White stripe, join.NEXT ROW: Work a sl st in each st, join cut yarn. With White work an 18 inch ch. Attach to center of neck. Finish ends with 3 pompons as illustrated.
POMPONS: Wind yarn 14 times over 2 legs of a chair or any open flat surface (28 strands). Tie with a 6 inch strand at 1¼ inch intervals, cut between ties. Attach a pompon of matching color to each stripe alternating colors across each Olive Green stripe.
GAUGE: 5 sts = 1 inch
Directions are given for size 4. Changes for sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 are given in parentheses.
BACK: Cast on 53 (59, 65, 71, 77, 83) sts. Work in seed st for 1 inch (seed st: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * across row ending with K 1).START PATTERNas follows:1st ROW: K 5, * P 1, K 5, repeat from * across row.2nd ROW: P 5, * K 1, P 5, repeat from * across row.3rd ROW: K 3, * K 2 tog, Y O, P 1, Y O, K 2 tog through back of sts, K 1, repeat from * across row ending with K 2 more sts.4th ROW: P 5, * K 1, P 5, repeat from across row. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows for pattern. Work even in pattern until work measures 9 (10, 11, 11½, 12, 12½) inches from beg.SHAPE ARMHOLES:Next 2 ROWS: Bind off 6 sts at beg of each row (all sizes) Work even in pattern until armhole measures 4½ (5, 5½, 6, 7, 7) inches.SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 6 sts at beg of next 4 rows (all sizes), bind off remaining 17 (23, 29, 35, 41, 47) sts.
FRONT: Work same as back.
SLEEVES: Cast on 31 (31, 37, 43, 49, 49) sts. Work in seed st pattern for 1 inch inc 10 sts on last row (all sizes). Work even in pattern until sleeves measure 12 (12½, 13½, 14½, 16, 16) inches from beg, bind off all sts.
FINISHING: Block each section. Sew one shoulder seam. With wrong side of work facing, pick up and K each st at neck edge across front and back. Work in seed st pattern for 1 inch (all sizes), bind off in pattern. Sew opposite shoulder and side of collar. Sew side seams. Sew sleeve seams sewing seams to within 1 inch less than length at armhole edge. Sew sleeves in position sewing the 1 inch at underarm to bound off sts.
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