She and She
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CROCHETED SLEEVELESS JACKET
SIZES: Small, Medium, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD DAWN “WINTUK” SPORT YARN SIZE
6 (6, 7)—2 oz. skeins Blue for Jacket
1—2 oz. skein Blue for Beret
1—2 oz. skein White for Jacket and Beret
Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
GAUGE: 3 shells = 2¾ inches
Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses.
MEASUREMENTS:
Width across back at underarm:
16½ (18½, 20½) inches
Width across each front at underarm including front edge:
8½ (9½, 10½) inches
BACK: 1st ROW (right side): Ch 76 (84, 92), 2 d c in 4th ch from hook, skip next 3 sts of ch, sl st in next st, * ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip next 3 sts of ch, sl st in next st, repeat from * across ch, turn—18 (20, 22) shells. 2nd ROW: Ch 4, d c in sl st, ch 1, skip next d c, sl st in next d c, * ch 1, skip the ch 3, d c in next sl st, ch 1, skip next d c, sl st in next d c (open shell), repeat from * across row, turn. 3rd ROW: Ch 3, 2 d c in sl st, skip next ch 1 and next d c, sl st over next ch 1, * ch 3, 2 d c over same ch 1 (solid shell), skip the next sl st, next ch 1 and next d c, sl st over next ch 1, repeat from * across row, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows for pattern until back measures 19 inches from beg, or desired length to underarm, ending with 2nd pattern row.
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SHAPE ARMHOLES: Skip the sl st, sl st across next 4 (8, 8) sts, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, work in pattern across row omitting 1 (2, 2) patterns at end of row—16 (16, 18) shells. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st over 1st 2 d c and ch 3, ch 1, d c in next sl st, work in pattern to last d c. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st across next 4 sts, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, work in pattern to last ch 1, turn—14 (14, 16) shells. Continue even in pattern until armholes measure 7½ (8, 8½) inches from 1st dec, ending with 2nd pattern row. SHAPE SHOULDERS: Skip the sl st, sl st over next 8 sts, work 2 patterns, ch 3, turn. NEXT ROW: D c in same space, skip 1 d c, sl st in next d c and next ch 3, ch 1, skip next sl st and 1 d c, sl st in next d c, next ch 3 and next st already worked in, cut yarn. With wrong side of last long row toward you, attach yarn in ch 1 before the 4th sl st from end of work, work 2 patterns of 3rd pattern row. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st and next d c, sl st in next d c and next ch 3, ch 1, skip next sl st and next d c, sl st in next d c, next ch 3, cut yarn.
LEFT FRONT: Ch 40 (44, 48). Work same as back to underarm, ending with 2nd pattern row—9 (10, 11) shells. SHAPE ARMHOLE: Skip the sl st, sl st across next 4 (8, 8) sts, work in pattern to end of row—8 (8, 9) shells. NEXT ROW: Work even in pattern. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st across next 3 sts, ch 3, 2 d c in same space, work in pattern across—7 (7, 8) shells. Work even in pattern until armhole is 9 rows less than back armhole, ending with 3rd pattern row. SHAPE NECK: DEC ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st in next 2 d c and ch 3, ch 1, 1 d c in next sl st, work in pattern to end of row. NEXT ROW: Work 6 (6, 7) patterns, turn. NEXT ROW: Repeat dec row. NEXT ROW: Work 5 (5, 6) patterns. Repeat last 2 rows 1 (1, 2) times, having 1 less shell in each repeat. Work even until armhole measures same as back armhole. SHAPE SHOULDER: Work same as back shoulder.
RIGHT FRONT: Ch 40 (44, 48). Work same as back to underarm, ending with 2nd pattern row. NEXT ROW: Work in pattern across row omitting 1 (2, 2) patterns at end of row—8 (8, 9) shells. NEXT ROW: Skip the sl st, sl st over next 2 d c and ch 3, ch 1, 1 d c in next sl st, work in pattern to end of row. NEXT ROW: Work in pattern to end of row—7 (7, 8) shells. Continue even in pattern until armhole is 9 rows less than back armhole, ending with 3rd pattern row. NEXT ROW: Work 5 (5, 6) patterns of 2nd pattern row, ch 1, d c in next sl st, ch 1, skip next d c, pull up a loop in next d c, skip the ch 3 and next sl st, yo and pull up a loop in next d c (4 loops on hook), work off 2 loops, then work off 3 loops (dec at end). NEXT ROW: Work 6 (6, 7) patterns but work 1st pattern with only 1 d c. NEXT ROW: Work 4 (4, 5) patterns, dec at end. NEXT ROW: Work 5 (5, 6) patterns but work 1st pattern with only 1 d c. Repeat last 2 rows 1 (1, 2) times, having 1 less shell in each repeat. Work even until armhole measures same as back armhole. SHAPE SHOULDER: Work same as back shoulder.
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POCKETS (Make 2): Ch 32 and work same as back for 12 rows, cut Blue, attach White (when changing color, always complete last half of last st with new color). EDGE: NEXT ROW: * Ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip next ch 1, d c and ch 1, sl st in next sl st, repeat from * across row, cut yarn.
FINISHING: Block all sections. Sew shoulder and side seams. EDGE: Right side facing, attach White in side seam of left front, s c in same space, ch 3, 2 d c in same space as s c, * s c, ch 3, 2 d c (shell) in the sl st where d c of 2nd pattern row is worked in, repeat from * across lower edge, work shell in each sl st where shell of 3rd pattern row is worked in, along front edge to neck shaping, work shell along neck shaping in even intervals, keeping the work flat, work shell in each sl st along back of neck, complete to correspond, working shell in each sl st where open shell of 2nd pattern row is worked in along other front edge. Work around armholes in same manner. Sew pockets in place.
BERET
With Blue ch 136. Work in pattern (33 shells) same as Jacket for 7 inches ending with 3rd row, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: * Pull yarn up in each of the next ch 3 loops, yo and pull through all loops at one time, repeat from * across row ending with a dec in last 3 shells, cut yarn. Attach White * ch 3, 2 d c in same st, skip 1 st, s c in next st, repeat from * across row, ch 2, turn. Pull up a loop in each ch 3 loop, yo and pull through all loops, draw tog and fasten securely, cut yarn. Sew seam. BAND: With right side facing attach yarn and work 2 s c in each shell (66 s c). Working over elastic work 1 s c in each s c. Work 3 more rounds of s c, cut Blue. EDGE: Attach White * ch 3, 2 d c in same space, skip 2 s c, sl st in next st, repeat from * all around, join, cut yarn. With 2 strands of White make a chain about 24 inches long, cut yarn. Tie in bow, attach to top of beret.
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KNIT TYROLEAN
SIZES: Small, Medium, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED or DAWN “SAYELLE”[1]
4 (5, 5)—4 oz. skeins White for Bolero
1—4 oz. skein White for Hat
1—4 oz. skein Scarlet for Bolero and Hat
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
10—⅝ inch bone rings
Crochet Hook Size F
GAUGE 5 sts = 1 inch
Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes are given in parentheses.
MEASUREMENTS:
Width across back at underarm:
17 (18, 19) inches
Width across each front at underarm:
8 (9, 10) inches
BACK: With White cast on 74 (78, 82) sts. 1st ROW: K 2, * P 2, K 2, repeat from * across row. Repeat 1st row for pattern. Inc 1 st each side every 1½ (1¾, 1) inches 5 (6, 7) times—84 (90, 96) sts. Work even in pattern until back measures 9 inches from beg, or desired length to underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each end every other row 3 times (all sizes)—68 (74, 80) sts. Work even until armholes measure 6½ (7, 7½) inches from beg of armhole shaping. SHAPE NECK AND SHOULDERS: Work 22 (24, 26) sts, bind off next 24 (26, 28) sts for back of neck, work to end of row. Working on one shoulder, dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times. Work 2 rows even. Bind off 9 (10, 11) sts at armhole edge twice. Complete other shoulder to correspond.
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RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 30 (34, 38) sts. 1st ROW (wrong side): Work in pattern across. 2nd ROW (inc row): Inc 1 st at beg of row (front edge), work across. Repeat last 2 rows 5 times. At the same time, inc at side edge same as back—41 (46, 51) sts. Work even until same length as back to underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLE: Work same as back. Work until 1 inch above beg of armhole shaping, ending at front edge. SHAPE NECK: Bind off 10 (12, 14) sts, complete row in pattern. Dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 5 (6, 7) times—18 (20, 22) sts. Work even until armhole measures same as back armhole. SHAPE SHOULDER: Work same as back.
LEFT FRONT: Work same as right front, reversing all shaping.
SLEEVES: Cast on 50 (54, 58) sts. Work in pattern same as back, inc 1 st each side every 2 (1½, 1½) inches 5 (6, 7) times—60 (66, 72) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 11 inches from beg, or desired length to underarm. SHAPE CAP: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Then dec 1 st at beg of each row until 22 sts remain (all sizes). Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off remaining 14 sts.
FINISHING: Block each section. Sew shoulder and side seams. Sew sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position. With right side facing, work 2 rows of s c around entire Bolero and sleeve edges. EYELETS: With Scarlet, work 10 s c over a bone ring, join. NEXT ROUND: * Ch 1, sl st in next st, repeat from * all around, join, cut yarn. Work remaining rings in same manner. Sew 5 eyelets along each front edge spacing evenly as illustrated. CORD: Work a ch about 1½ yds. Work a sl st in 2nd st from hook and in loop on wrong side of each remaining st of ch, cut yarn. Lace through eyelets as illustrated. POMPONS: Make 2. Wind Scarlet 150 times over a 3 inch cardboard, sl off cardboard and tie in center. Cut both ends and trim into shape. Attach to each end of cord.
HAT
Cast on 74 sts and work in stockinette st for 3 inches, then work in pattern same as bolero for 4½ inches. Bind off. Turn stockinette st band under and sew in place. Sew seam. Divide and mark top into 8 equal sections and sew tog at markers. Finish with pompons same as Bolero, but make chain ¾ yd. long. Tie chain into bow and attach to top of Hat.
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