Lion Yarn Book
Title: Lion yarn book
Describing latest creations in worsted work
Author: Lion Yarn Company
Release date: June 14, 2025 [eBook #76300]
Language: English
Original publication: Unknown: Lion Yarn Co, 1920
Credits: Richard Tonsing, Aaron Adrignola, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Transcriber’s Note:
New original cover art included with this eBook is granted to the public domain.
Skating Set
7 Hanks Black LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 2 Hanks Tango Orange LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 1 Hank Green LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 1 Hank Red LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 1 Pair Amber Knitting Needles No. 9; 1 Pair Amber Knitting Needles No. 6; 1 Crochet Hook No. 5.
Note: When joining colors where the work is purled and knitted, knit first four sts., also knit the four that were purled, taking up sts. at back of needle, continue doing this to end of row, knit four, purl four, as directed.
With bk. yarn and No. 6 knitting needles cast on 90 stitches, kt. four, purl four, for 10 inches.
The following is how the colors are arranged:
Black—Kt. 4, purl 4 for 15 rows.
Tango Orange: 4 rows.
Black: 1 row.
Green: 1 row.
Red: 4 rows.
Black: 1 row.
T. O.: 4 rows.
Black: 12 rows.
T. O.: 1 row.
Black: 4 rows.
T. O.: 1 row.
Black: 8 rows.
Work of kt. 4, purl 4, should now measure 10 inches; change to No. 9 needle and kt. in plain garter st. for 10 more inches (42 ribs) cast on 65 sts. on each side, for sleeves. Kt. on these 220 sts. for 6 inches (or 26 ribs); now kt. and slip 100 sts. onto a large safety pin, bind off 20 sts. for back of neck. Continue ktg. on the other 100 sts. for 3 ribs, then cast on 6 sts. at front of neck. Kt. on these 106 sts. for 6 more inches (or 26 ribs).
Bind off 65 sts. for sleeves, continue ktg. sts. left on needle, adding one st. every row, at front side only, until 56 sts. are on needle. Pass these onto large safety pin. Take sts. off safety pin on shoulder and kt. other front to correspond. When other 56 sts. are reached put all stitches on one needle (112 in all), kt. until front measures same as back and bind off.
For Cuffs: With bk. yarn pick up 50 sts. at end of sleeve. Kt. 7 ribs, then 1 rib T.O., 1 rib bk., 1 rib gr., 1 rib bk., 1 rib red, 1 rib bk., 1 rib T.O., 3 ribs bk., 4 ribs T.O., and bind off. Sew up sweater, both sides, and sleeves, turn cuff over on right side of sweater.
For Sleeves: With bk. yarn and crochet hook, chain 3 (always chain one to turn).
1st row: One s. c. in each st., taking up both loops. Increase 1 st. at end of each row, on one side only until 18 sts. are worked, then decrease at same side increases were made until but 13 sts. are left, work on these for 14 rows, then again decrease until 5 sts. are left. Break off yarn.
For border: 1 row bk., 1 row gr., 1 row red, 1 row T.O. Sew to each side of sweater at neck. Join the lower part of reveres neatly. Finish with crochet button.
For Scarf: With No. 9 needles and T.O., cast on 6 sts., increase 1 st. at end of each needle until 40 sts. are on needle, blending colors at each end of scarf, same as on sweater. Kt. on these 40 sts. for 18 inches. Now kt. 15 sts., bind off 10 sts., then kt. 15 more, to end of row. Turn, kt. 15 sts. cast on 10 sts., kt. other 15 to end of row. Kt. back and forth until scarf measures 50 inches from point to point. Bind off, finish with tassel of T.O., sew scarf to back of neck, shoulder to shoulder, slip one end through opening made, when scarf is to be worn snug to neck.
Dickey: Cast on 3 sts. Increase 1 st. at end of every row, until 36 sts. are on needle. Bind off. 4Attach to sweater with snaps. Dickey can be omitted if desired.
Sash: With crochet hook and tango orange chain 6, 1 st. in each st. until sash measures 58 inches; finish with tassel.
New Ruffle Sweater and Tam
10 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Pair Knitting Needles, No. 10; 1 Pair Knitting Needles, No. 5.
Back: Cast on No. 10 needles 150 sts., k. popcorn st. for 8 inches. Change to No. 5 needles, decrease to 80 sts. and k. until back measures 18 inches from bottom. Add on 65 sts. at each end for sleeves and k. for 5 inches more. This finishes back.
Front: K. 95 sts., bind off the next 20 sts. for neck. Slip the 95 sts. just knitted on a spare needle; on the remaining 95 sts. k. one front after the following directions: K. 4 ribs or 8 rows, then add 1 st. at neck end every other rib until the sleeve is finished, having as many ribs on front of sleeve as there are on back. Bind off the 65 sts. added on for sleeve and k. for 2 inches more, still increasing at front. Slip these sts. on a spare needle. Take the first 95 sts. from spare needle and k. the same.
Now take all sts. on needle and k. until as long as back. Change to No. 10 needles and increase to 150 sts. and work popcorn st. for 8 inches, bind off.
Cuffs: Pick up sts. with No. 10 needles and increase on each st., work popcorn st. for 5 inches, bind off.
Finish neck with ribbon holes for ribbon.
First Row—Knit.
Second Row—Purl.
Third Row—Knit the first st., then k. 2 sts. together throughout the entire row.
Fourth Row—* Knit 1 st., k. a st. on the thread between the sts., repeat from star across row.
Repeat these 4 rows for the popcorn st.
4 Skeins LION BRAND SHETLAND Floss; 1 Crochet Hook, No. 4.
Ch. 3 sts., turn, skip 1 st., and 6 s. c. in next st.
Second Row—2 s. c. in each st.
Third Row—* 1 s. c. in 1 s. c., 2 s. c. in next st., repeat from star, having 6 mitres of 2 s. c. with 1 s. c. between each mitre in round.
Fourth Row—* 1 s. c. in each of 2 sts., 2 s. c. in next st., repeat from star to end of round.
Repeat fourth round, having 1 more s. c. between each of the 6 mitres of 2 s. c. in each round until top 14 inches across. Then 4 inches with 1 s. c. in each st. This finishes top.
Band: 1 s. c. and skip 1 s. c. and 1 s. c. in next st. Repeat all around. Then 1 s. c. in each st. until band measures 4 inches, or width required.
Make pompom and sew on top of tam.
Monk’s Collar Pull-over
Back: With black wool cast on 80 sts. Knit 8 ribs or 16 rows. Change to blue wool. K. 2, p. 2 for 10 rows.
Next Row—* With black wool purl 1 row, knit 1 row. With blue wool knit 2, purl 2 for 10 rows. Repeat from star these 12 rows until there are 6 groups of purling with blue wool.
* Finishing with black. Knit 10 ribs with blue wool. With black p. 1 row, k. 1 row. Repeat from star these 12 rows until there are 5 groups of blue knitting. This finishes back.
Front: Knit 30 sts. Bind off 20 sts. for neck, and on the remaining 30 sts. knit 1 front, following directions: Slip the first 30 sts. on a thread and tie. Knit 4 ribs, increase 1 st. every other row until neck is open as far as required. Take sts. from thread and make the other side the same. Now take all sts. together on needle and work front as 5long as back to the purling. Purl same as back. Bind off.
Sleeves: Pick up 50 sts. around arm hole. * Knit 10 ribs blue.
Black same as body. Repeat from star until there are 3 groups of blue. Decrease 1 st. every 4th rib till sleeve is required length.
Cuff: K. 2, p. 2 for 3 inches with blue wool. Change to black and knit 4 ribs. Change to blue and knit 3 ribs. Change to black and knit 8 ribs. Bind off.
Collar: Cast on 24 sts. with black wool and knit even until piece fits neck; sew on and collar will roll.
Sew up side and sleeves.
Popcorn Stitch Sweater
Popcorn Stitch: Cast on an uneven number of stitches and knit one row.
Second Row—Purl.
Third Row—Knit the first st., * knit 2 together; repeat from star across row.
Fourth Row—* Knit 1, knit a st. on the thread between the sts.; repeat from star across row; repeat from 2nd row to 4th row for popcorn st.
Back: Cast on 149 sts. on No. 10 needles and knit popcorn st. for 8 inches. Change to No. 5 needles and decrease to 89 sts. by knitting the first 4 sts., then 2 sts. together until the last 4 sts. Now knit popcorn st. until sweater from bottom measures 18 inches. Add 65 sts. on at each end for sleeves and knit for 6 inches more. This finishes back.
Front: Knit 99 sts., and the next 21 sts. bind off for neck. Slip the 99 sts. just knitted on a spare needle and on the remaining 99 sts. knit one front after the following directions: Knit one inch, then increase 1 st. on each row of purling at neck end until sleeve is finished. Work the same amount of rows on front of sleeve as there are on back. Bind off 65 sts. that were added on for sleeve and knit on the remaining sts. until front is as long as back down to ruffle. Slip these sts. on a spare needle and take the other sts. from spare needle and work the same as front just finished. Now take all sts. on needle and increase back to the 149 sts. Change to No. 10 needles and knit for 8 inches bind off.
Collar: With same color floss as sweater is knitted cast on 15 sts. Knit plain until piece fits around neck of sweater bind off. With contrasting color pick up sts. on long end of collar and knit for 2 inches bind off. With contrasting color pick up sts. on end of collar and knit until piece is long enough to fit down to the ruffle. Make the other side the same; bind off. Sew on sweater and fasten down at each end to sweater.
Cuffs: With No. 5 needles pick up sts. on end of sleeve and increase one st. in every other st. on first row only. Change to No. 10 needles and knit popcorn st. for 5 inches; bind off.
Misses’ Filet Slip-on
(See Diagram No. 109)
Diagram No. 109
10 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Crochet Hook, No. 2 or No. 3.
Back: Ch. 94 sts. and work 92 d. c. on ch.
Second Row—46M.
Third and Fourth Rows—46M.
Then follow diagram for pattern. Then work all rows of 46M until the back measures 17 inches from bottom of sweater.
Add a ch. of 80 sts. at each end for sleeves. Work 38M on ch. for sleeves, then work until sleeves measure 5½ inches. This finishes back.
Front: Work 55M, ch. 5, turn. Work 3 rows of 55M, then add 1M every other row until the sleeve is finished. Then work until there are 27M in row. Make the other side the same. Join the two sides together and follow diagram reversed for front.
Collar: Ch. 35 sts., work all d. c. on ch.
Second Row—1B, 13M, 1B. Repeat this row until collar fits neck of sweater. Finish outside edge with a picot edge, fasten off, and sew on sweater.
Cuffs: Fasten wool on end of sleeve and work * 1M in space, 2M in next space, repeat from star across row.
Second Row—1M in each space. Repeat this row for 4 inches. Then 1 row of 2 d. c. in each space. Finish with a picot edge and fringe.
Sash: Ch. 25 sts., work 1B, 5M, 1B on ch. Repeat this row until sash is required length. Finish with fringe.
Auto Scarf
5 Hanks LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 1 Crochet Hook, No. 3 or No. 4.
Make a ch. 20 inches long, work star st. on ch. for 1 row, and 1 row of s. c. back.
Repeat these two rows for the entire scarf.
Scarf should measure 60 inches long.
Then work on each end of scarf with contrasting color for 3 inches, making scarf 66 inches long.
Belt: Make a ch. 2½ inches wide and work star st. same as scarf for 44 inches. Work buttonholes on each end.
First Row—Skip 1 ch. and draw up a loop in each of the next 5 sts., yarn over, and draw through the 6 loops on hook. Ch. 1, draw a loop through the eye formed by the ch. just made, draw a loop through the back of last loop of star just made, draw a loop through same ch. where the last loop of previous star was made, draw a loop through each of the next 2 ch. sts., yarn over, and draw through the 6 loops on hook, ch. 1. Repeat from star to end of row, ch. 1, turn.
Second Row—1 s. c. in top and eye of st., making 2 s. c. to a star st., ch. 3, turn.
7Third Row—Draw a loop through the 1st and 2d ch. sts. just made, and 1 in each of the first 2 s. c. sts., having 5 loops on hook, yarn over, and draw through all 5 loops on hook, * ch. 1, draw a loop through the eye formed by the ch. just made, draw a loop through the back of last loop of star just made, draw a loop through the next 2 s. c. sts., yarn over, and draw through the 5 loops on hook. Repeat from star to the end of row.
Repeat these 3 rows for scarf.
Ladies’ Cloak
6 Hanks of LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 1 Pair Knitting Needles, No. 5.
Back: Cast on 100 sts., knit in garter st. for 3 inches.
Next Row—K. 5, p. 5 for 5 rows.
Next Row—P. 5, k. 5 for 5 rows. Repeat these 10 rows for 4 inches, forming the block st. pattern. Then knit garter st. until piece measures 34 inches, slip these sts. on a spare needle.
Side: Cast on 100 sts., and repeat above directions, slip these sts. on a spare needle.
Make the other side the same. Now take all sts. on one needle and narrow after the following directions: K. 2 sts. together all across row, knit 5 ribs even, narrow again, knit 5 ribs even, bind off.
Collar: Cast on with contrasting yarn 50 sts. and knit in garter st. until collar measures 1 yd. or length required. Bind off, fold in half, and sew on cape, leaving both ends even. Fold back and sew on snappers on bottom end.
Sleeveless Tuxedo
7 Balls Robin Egg Blue Vicuna Yarn; 5 Balls White Vicuna Yarn.
Back: Cast on 84 sts.
First Row—Knit 1 row.
Second Row—Knit * 5 sts., purl 1 st. Repeat from star, ending row with 5 k.
Repeat these two rows for pattern for sweater.
Knit pattern for 7 inches. Decrease 1 st. at each end of needle every other row until there are 76 sts. on needle. Knit until back measures 20 inches.
Front: Knit 27 sts., bind off 22 sts. for neck. Slip the first 27 sts. on a thread and tie. Knit on the remaining 27 sts. for 3 ribs or 6 rows.
Increase 1 st. every 4th rib until there are 53 sts. on needle.
Knit even until front is as long as back. Bind off.
Take the 27 sts. off thread and make the other front the same.
Band: With white wool cast on 20 sts. and knit straight until band fits all around sweater. Sew on and fasten back at bottom with fringe. Sew up sweater, leaving enough for armholes open.
Fringe: On bottom of sweater make the fringe 5 inches long.
Sash: Cast on 15 sts. and knit for length required.
Fringe: On sash 2 inches long.
Crochet around armholes with white wool and a s. c.
Straps: Ch. 20 sts. and a s. c. on each side of ch. Sew on side of sweater.
Ladies’ Sweater with Girdle
16 Balls of Coronet Vicuna; Color, Shadow Lawn; 3 Balls of Same; Color, Leather; 1 Pair of Amber or Bone Knitting Needles, No. 7; 1 Bone Crochet Hook, No. 4; 1 Steel Hook, No. 2. For Buttons and Caps on Tassels: 6 Button Molds, Ball Shape.
With green yarn cast on 88 sts., knit 8 ridges plain. Knit 4 needles in ribbing of 4 plain and 4 purl. Knit the next 4 needles in same ribbing, but alternate the plain to the purl and the purl to the plain, thereby forming the block pattern. Continue in this manner in block pattern until there are 4 sets of blocks, then knit plain for 57 ridges, decreasing 1 st. at the beginning and end of every 8th ridge for 6 times, so that only 76 sts. will remain on needle. Cast on 50 sts. on each side of work for sleeves. Knit 22 ridges on these 176 sts. The work now reaches to the neck. Knit 79 sts. and put on a safety pin, bind off 18 for neck, and knit one ridge on the other 79 sts. Then add one st. in every ridge at front for V neck for 20 ridges. When sleeves are 44 ridges wide in all bind off the 50 sts. of sleeve and knit on the remaining 49 sts. for 57 ridges, at the same time increasing 1 st. at under-arm side of work in every 8th ridge for 6 times. There will then be 55 sts. on needle. Knit the 4 blocks in pattern like on back, then the 8 plain ridges. Bind off loosely, and take other 79 sts. off pin at neck, and work second front in same manner. Sew up under-arm and sleeve seams.
Cuff: Pick up 36 sts. on sleeve by taking 2 sts. together now and then. Knit 4 inches in ribbing of 2 plain and 2 purl. Now fasten “leather” yarn and knit 5 ridges, then 3 ridges green, 5 ridges leather, 3 green, 5 ridges leather. Bind off.
Collar: With “leather” yarn cast on 3 sts., knit, increasing 1 st. at one side of work only in every 8ridge until there are 26 sts. on needle. Now knit 90 ridges on these 26 sts., then decrease 1 st. at the uneven side of collar in every ridge until but 3 remain. Bind off. Finish around uneven side of collar with a row of single crochet from point to point. Sew to neck.
Girdle: With green yarn cast on 3 sts., knit, increasing 1 st. at one side of work only in every ridge until there are 16 sts. on needle, then knit plain for 76 ridges. Now cast on 28 sts. on one side of work, and, having 44 sts. in all, knit 22 ridges. Bind off the 28 sts. that were cast on and continue knitting on the other 16 sts. for 76 ridges. Reduce to a point by decreasing 1 st. in every ridge, at one side only, until 3 sts. remain. Bind off and finish with row of single crochet all around girdle.
Crochet Caps on Tassels: With steel hook chain 3 and join in a ring. Work 6 single crochet in ring. In next round work 2 single crochet in each st., having 12 in all. Now work round and round, having 1 st. in each st., until cap is one inch in length. Make a tassel by winding yarn over a 4-inch card board until the desired thickness is obtained. Cut and tie in center, and slip cap over tassel, tie to girdle.
Finish fronts of sweater with a row of single crochet, working button loops at left side by beginning at collar, chain 5 very tight, skip 3 ridges, work 9 single crochet in succession, and work two more button loops in same manner. Work one row of single crochet over this row.
Buttons: With steel hook chain 3 and join in ring. Work 6 single crochet in ring. In second round work 2 single crochet in each st. Continue working 1 st. in each of the 12 sts. until work covers the mold. Make 6 buttons.
Filet Scarf
(See Diagram No. 105)
Diagram No. 105
8 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Crochet Hook, No. 3 or No. 4.
Make a ch. 24 inches long.
Then work diagram; this should measure 15 inches when design is finished. Now work all rows of meshes until work measures 28 inches, then work diagram reversed for the other end of scarf.
Scarf when finished should measure about 58 inches.
Finish end of scarf with fringe.
Ladies’ Filet Tuxedo Sweater
(See two diagrams No. 112)
Diagram No. 112
Diagram No. 112
10 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Crochet Hook, No. 2 or No. 3.
Back: Ch. 107 sts., work 104 d. c. on ch., turn.
Second Row—52M on d. c., 4 more rows of 52M. Then follow diagram. Now work all rows of meshes until back measures 19 inches, add a ch. of 100 sts. on at each end for sleeves; work 48M on each ch., having 148M in row, work for 5 inches more. This finishes back.
Front: Work 68M, turn. Work 4 rows of 68M, then add 1M at neck end until there are 24M in row. This finishes sleeve.
Next Row—Leave 48M and work on the remaining meshes for one front after following directions: 4B, 20M until front is as long as back, including the working of small rose on bottom.
Band: Ch. 31 sts., work 1B, 1M, 1B, 1M, 1B, 1M, 1B, 1M, 1B on ch.
Second Row—1M, 1B, 5M, 1B, 1M.
Third Row—1B, 1M, 1B, 3M, 1B, 1M, 1B. Repeat these 2 rows until the band fits neck.
Cuffs: With colored floss work 1 s. c. in each space on end of sleeve, then 8 rows of d. c. Change to white floss and work cuff to match band.
Sash: Ch. 18 sts., work d. c. on ch., then work as many rows of d. c. as length required. Make tassels and sew on ends.
Filet Sweater Coat and Tam o’Shanter
(See Diagram No. 119)
Diagram No. 119
12 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Crochet Hook, No. 4.
Back: Ch. 114 sts., work d. c. on ch. Follow diagram.
Then work all meshes until the back measures 18 inches. Add on a ch. of 95 sts. at each end for sleeves, and work 45M on ch., having 145M in row; now work meshes for 6 inches more. This finishes back.
Front: Work 66M, 1B, turn. Work 3 more rows the same, then add 1M towards front every other row until 14M have been added on. Work the front straight, always working 1B at front edge till down to the pattern then work diagram, only 1 pattern.
Cuffs: Work all d. c. on end of sleeves, then 2M, * 3B, 1M, and repeat from star.
Second Row—2M, 1B, * 3M, 1B, 1M, 1B. Repeat from star.
10Third Row—1M, 3B, 1M, * 5B, 1M. Repeat from star.
Fourth Row—Same as second row.
Fifth Row—Same as third row.
Sixth Row—All d. c.
Belt: Ch. 25, work 1B, 5M, 1B on ch. Repeat this for length required.
Collar: Ch. 50 sts, work 46 d. c. on ch.
Second Row—1B, 17M, 1B. Work this row for 8 inches, then decrease 1M every other row at inside end until 1B remains.
Sew on the uneven edge to sweater.
2 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Crochet Hook, No. 4.
Ch. 3 sts., turn, work 14 sts. in first st., ch. 3, turn.
Second Row—2 d. c. in each d. c., having 28 d. c. in round.
Third Row—* 1M in first d. c., 2M in next d. c. Repeat from star all around row.
Fourth Row—* 1M in first 2 d. c., 2M in the next d. c. Repeat from star.
Repeat this row, only having more single M between the doubles, until the cap measures 14 inches across top.
Band: 2 s. c. in each M.
Second Row—* 1 s. c. in 1 st., skip 1 st., repeat from star around.
Third Row—* 1 s. c. in the first 6 sts., skip 1 st., repeat from star.
Work 1 s. c. in each st. until band is 4 inches wide.
Novelty Ruffled Pull-over
4 Hanks LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 1 Pair Needles, No. 7; 1 Pair Needles, No. 4.
Back: Cast on 150 sts. Knit 2 rows.
Third Row—K. 1 st. wool over needle twice, * k. 1, wool over needle twice. Repeat from star across row.
Fourth Row—K. 1 st., * drop the wool over needle and knit the next st. Repeat from star across row. Then knit 4 rows plain. Repeat the last 5 rows for pattern. Knit pattern for 8 inches. Change to No. 4 needles, narrow to 80 sts. in row. Then k. 2, p. 2 for 4 inches. Now repeat pattern until back measures 18 inches. Add 55 sts. on at each end for sleeves and knit pattern for 5 inches more. This finishes back.
Front: Knit 85 sts. Bind off 20 sts. for neck, and slip the 85 sts. just knitted on a spare needle; on the remaining 85 sts. knit 1 front after the following directions: Knit 1 inch, increase 1 st. every other row at neck end until sleeve is finished. Bind off the 55 sts. added on for sleeve, and knit for 2 inches more. Slip these sts. on a spare needle and take the other 85 sts. and work this side the same. Now take all sts. on one needle and knit down to the purling. K. 2, p. 2 for 4 inches. Change to No. 7 needles, increase to 150 sts. and knit pattern for 8 inches same as back. Bind off.
Cuffs: With No. 4 needles pick up sts. on end of sleeve and knit the pattern for 4 inches. Bind off. Work the cuff loosely.
Ribbon Holes: Fasten yarn at neck and ch. 5, yarn over needle, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, skip 11one space, and draw loop through next space, pull through 2 loops each time until there is 1 loop on needle, yarn over, and pick up the 2 loops in center of st. just made, and pull through 2 loops each time. Ch. 4 and fasten back in top of st. Repeat all around neck of sweater. Fasten off and sew up sweater.
Diagram No. 110
Ladies’ Filet and Knitted Sweater
(See Diagram No. 110 on previous page)
3 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Pair Knitting Needles, No. 3 or No. 4.
Back: Cast on knitting needles 84 sts., k. 2, p. 2 for 8 inches, bind off.
With crochet hook work one row of 10 d. c. and 1M.
Second Row—37M, then follow diagram for back.
Front: Work 9M, 1B, ch. 3 sts., turn.
Work 7 rows the same, then add 1M; there are 12M, 1B in row. Work the other side the same. Add a ch. of 30 sts. at neck end and follow diagram for front.
Change to knitting needles and decrease to 84 sts.; k. 2, p. 2 for 8 inches.
Sew up the purling only and finish around neck and armholes with a picot.
Ch. 8 sts., fasten back in 6th st., ch. 2, fasten in next space. Repeat this all around neck and armholes.
Ladies’ Russian Filet Sweater
(See Diagram No. 107)
Diagram No. 107
10 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Crochet Hook, No. 2 or No. 3.
Back: Make a ch. of 200 sts., work the diagram on ch., then rows of meshes until ruffle measures 8 inches.
Belt: Work a s. c. in each space; this draws ruffle in.
Next Row—1 d. c. in each s. c. Repeat this row for 7 times for belt.
Next Row—Work 1M, * skip 1 d. c., make 2M in next d. c., 1M in next d. c. Repeat from star across row.
Next Row—1M all across row. Now work rows of M until back measures 18 inches from bottom. Then decrease M to 38M in row. This forms yoke. Add a ch. of 100 sts. on each end for sleeves, and work 48M on each ch. Continue rows of M until sleeves measure 6 inches. This finishes back.
Left Front: Work 58M, 1B, 1M, 1B, ch. 5, and turn.
Second Row—1M, 1B, 1M, 1B, 57M. Repeat 12these 2 rows until sleeve is finished, then work on front only until down to the belt, working border on front edge. Fasten off. Leave 11M for neck and on the remaining Ms work right front.
Right Front: Work the same as left front until sleeve is finished, then add a ch. of 30 sts. at neck end, and on ch. work in next row 1B, 1M; work 3 more rows the same. Then work border down front only until belt is reached. Join and work belt same as back; then increase 1M in every other M until there are the same amount of Ms on front as on back; follow directions same as back ruffle.
Cuffs: Work 2M in each space. Then work 3 rows of M.
One row of d. c.
One row of M.
One row of d. c.
Finish with picot.
Novelty Sweater
With No. 5 Needles—Cast on 135 stitches; * knit 1 row, purl 1 row, knit 1 s. and then 2 together all the way across; knit 1, knit dropped s. between and repeat; knit 2 rows *. This completes pattern. Knit 12 patterns. Narrow every other stitch till you have 88 stitches on needle.
On No. 2 Needles—Knit 4, purl 4 for 1½ inches.
On No. 5 Needles—Knit 30 ribs plain; cast on 50 stitches at each end for sleeves; knit 26 ribs plain; knit 80 stitches, take off on extra needle; bind off 28 stitches for neck. On remaining 80 stitches make front.
Front: Knit two rows of pattern; cast on 20 stitches toward front; knit 26 ribs plain; bind off 50 stitches for sleeve; knit 30 ribs; knit 4, purl 4 for 1½ inches on No. 2 needles.
On No. 5 Needles—Knit 1 row plain; knit 1 row widening every other stitch until you have 135 stitches on needle; knit 12 patterns and bind off; knit other front to match.
With No. 2 Needles—Pick up stitches at bottom of sleeve; knit 1, purl 1 for 1½ inches.
No. 5 Needles—Knit 10 patterns; bind off, finish with crocheted edge; knit other sleeve to match.
Collar: Pick up stitches on inside of neck; knit 12 ribs plain; 6 patterns for ruffle; bind off; finish with crocheted edge.
For Vest: Pick up stitches from turn of collar to waist line; knit 3 rows of pattern at each side; finish with crocheted edge, loops and buttons.
Crochet Edge: With No. 3 needle single crochet on right side. Chain 1, turn and on wrong side * single crochet in front of first stitch; double crochet in back of second stitch; * repeat.
Man’s Knitted Coat Sweater
Cast on 132 sts. for back, follow pattern and k. 26 inches. This finishes back of sweater.
Front: Knit 42 sts., bind off 48 sts. for neck, slip the 42 sts. just knitted on a spare needle and on the remaining 42 sts. knit one front after the following directions and the other to correspond knit following pattern for one inch then add on one st. towards front every other row until there are 64 sts. on needle, now add 15 sts. at armhole having 79 sts. on needle.
Knit following pattern for 14 inches from under-arm. Now starting from front work pocket 13lap with an extra ball of yarn and steel needles cast on 34 sts. and knit 8 ridges.
Knit following pattern on 20 sts., then slip the next 34 sts. on a spare needle and in their place knit in rib of knit one purl one the sts. from pocket lap. Knit following pattern on remaining sts. on needle knit following pattern until side seam is the same length as side seam on back, bind off loosely. Then knit in rib of knit one, purl one on the 31 sts. on spare needle for pocket for 5 inches, bind off. Sew to inside of sweater. Sew side seams together.
Sleeves: Cast on 121 sts., knit in rib of knit one, purl one for 2 inches, then decrease by knitting 3 sts. together on each end of needle every 6th row until 12 sts. have been decreased on each side and there are 93 sts. on needle; knit following pattern for 3 inches, then decrease by knitting 3 sts. together at each end of needle every 6th row until there are 85 sts. on needle. Knit following pattern until sleeves are required length or 18 inches. Narrow and knit turnover cuff for 5 inches. Bind off.
Band: Cast on steel needles 14 sts. and knit in ridges for 42 inches. Now start buttonholes, knit 5 sts., bind off 4 sts. and knit 5 sts. Next row cast on the 4 sts. that were bound off in row before and repeat buttonholes 4 inches apart. Sew band on sweater and face bands with ribbon.
Man’s Crocheted Vest
Front of Vest—Make a ch. of 5 sts.
First Row—1 s. c. in each of the 4 sts. of ch., ch. 1 and turn.
Second Row—1 s. c. in each of 2 sts. and 2 s. c. in last 2 sts., ch. 3 and turn.
Third Row—1 s. c. in each st., 2 s. c. in the last st., ch. 1 and turn.
Fourth Row—Like 3rd row; but ch. 3 and turn.
Fifth Row—1 s. c. in each st., 2 s. c. in last ch. 1 and turn.
Sixth Row—1 s. c. in each st. 2 s. c. in last st. ch. 3 and turn. Repeat the last two rows, always having the ch. of 3 on the same end all the time, until there are 54 sts. in row. Now work straight for 14 rows, make place for pocket; work 20 s. c., ch. 18 sts., skip 16 sts. and work to end of row.
Now work 32 rows working 18 s. c. on the ch. of 18. Make another pocket starting from front end, work 14 s. c. ch. 16, skip 14 sts. and work to end of row. Work 4 more rows straight.
Now start and decrease one st. at armhole and one st. at front edge every row for 8 rows. Work front edge straight, but decrease one st. every other row at armhole until there are 24 sts. in row. Now work 40 rows straight; this finishes one front. Work the other front to correspond omitting the top pocket.
Back: Make a ch. of 64 sts., work s. c. on ch. Work straight until side seam is as long as the side seam on front: now decrease the same as you have decreased the front on both ends. Work 10 rows straight, then increase one st. every row until there are 58 sts. in row. The next 6 rows straight. This finishes back. Sew up side seams and shoulders.
Bands: Bands around front and sleeves are worked from the wrong side, so the wrong side of the s. c. st. is used for the border working 10 rows all around vest increasing at the corners by putting 2 s. c. in one st. On left side of vest make buttonholes, then 4 rows of s. c., finish with a slip st. all around vest.
Band around sleeves 7 rows of s. c. and finish with a slip st. Bind band with ribbon and sew on buttons.
Band on pockets 4 rows of s. c. on small pocket and 5 rows on large pockets. Finish inside of pockets with 18 rows of s. c.; sew up on wrong side.
Buttonholes: Start from top of vest, work 5 s. c. ch. 4, skip 3 sts., work 14 s. c., ch. 4, skip 3 sts. and repeat from start to bottom of vest. On the next row add the 3 sts. on the ch. of 4. This makes the buttonholes.
Child’s Slip-on
(6 to 8 years)
3 Hanks LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 1 Pair Knitting Needles, No. 4.
Back: Cast on 66 sts., k. 3, p. 3 for 8 inches. Then garter (or rib) sts. until sweater measures 14 inches from bottom. Add 55 sts. at each end for sleeves. Knit until sleeve measures 4 inches. This finishes back.
Front: Knit 80 sts., bind off the next 16 sts. for neck, slip the 80 sts. just knitted on a spare needle, and on the remaining 80 sts. knit one front after the following directions: Knit 4 ribs or 8 rows, then add 1 st. at the neck end every other row until there are as many ribs on front of sleeve as on the back. Bind off 55 sts. that were added for sleeve, knit 2 inches more, still increasing at front. Slip these sts. on a spare needle, take the first 80 sts. from needle, and knit the same.
Now take all the sts. on needle, knit as long as back down to the purling. On last row decrease to 66 sts., then k. 3, p. 3 for 8 inches, bind off.
Collar: Cast on 50 sts. with white yarn, knit in garter st. for 1 inch, change to color yarn and knit 3 ribs, change to white yarn, knit 3 inches, then all colored until collar is 6 inches long. Knit 17 sts., bind off 16 sts., and on the remaining 17 sts. knit after the following directions: Knit 4 ribs, then decrease 1 st. at neck end every other row until 4 sts. are left. Bind off. Make the other side the same. Sew on sweater.
Cuffs: Pick up sts. on end of sleeve, k. 3, p. 3 for 3 inches, bind off.
Child’s Open Sweater
3½ Hanks LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 1 Pair Knitting Needles, No. 4.
Back: Cast on 70 sts., k. 2 inches in garter (or rib) st.
Next Row—Purl all sts. across row.
Then k. 1 inch in garter st.
Next Row—Purl all sts. across row.
Then k. garter st. until sweater measures 14 inches from bottom. Cast on 55 sts. at each end for sleeves. Knit for 4½ inches more. This finishes back.
Front: Knit 80 sts., bind off the next 20 sts. for neck, slip the 80 sts. just knitted on a spare needle, and on the remaining 80 sts. k. one front after the following directions: Knit 4 ribs or 8 rows, add 20 sts. on at neck end, and knit until sleeve has as many ribs on in front as in the back. Bind off the 55 sts. added on for sleeve, knit on the remaining sts. for one front, knit down to the row of purling, then work the same as back. Take the other 80 sts. from spare needle, knit same as first front.
Collar: White Yarn. Pick up all sts. on neck and front of sweater and knit for 5 inches. Change to color yarn, knit 1 inch; change to white yarn, knit 1 inch. Bind off.
Cuffs: With colored yarn pick up sts. on end of sleeve, k. 2, p. 2 for 3 inches. Change to white yarn, decrease on first row, then knit in garter st. for 3 inches, bind off.
Sash: Cast on 15 sts., knit the length required: trim with tassels.
Straps: Cast on 20 sts., knit for 3 ribs or 6 rows. Bind off. Sew on sides of sweater.
Buttonholes: Crochet loops on right side of sweater about 4 inches apart.
Child’s Tuxedo Sweater
(10 to 12 years)
10 to 12 years
4½ Hanks LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 1 Pair Knitting Needles, No. 4.
Back: Cast on 90 sts., knit 10 rows or 5 ribs in plain garter st.
Next Row—K. 5, p. 5 for 5 rows.
Next Row—P. 5, k. 5 for 5 rows. This forms the block st. Work the block st. for 3 inches, then garter st. until sweater measures 21 inches. This finishes back.
Front: Knit 36 sts., bind off 18 sts. for neck, slip the 36 sts. just knitted on a spare needle, and on the remaining 36 sts. knit one front after the following directions: Knit 8 rows or 4 ribs. On next row increase 1 st. at neck end and every other row hereafter until 10 sts. have been added on, then knit even until front is as long as back, including block st. on the bottom. Work the other front the same.
Sleeves: Pick up 60 sts. around armhole and knit for 6 inches. Now shape sleeve by decreasing 1 st. at each end of needle every fourth rib until sleeve measures 15 inches.
Cuff: Knit 2, purl 2 for 3 inches. Change to color 15yarn and narrow on first row only, then knit garter st. for 3 inches, bind off.
Band: Cast on 27 sts. and k. 8, * p. 5, k. 5; repeat from star to end of row.
Second Row—K. 5, p. 5, ending row with p. 8. Repeat these 2 rows until band fits all around sweater, bind off, and sew on sweater, leaving openings for belt.
Belt: Cast on 18 sts. and knit the length required, working buttonholes on one end.
Child’s Norfolk Sweater
On No. 4 needles set up 70 stitches loosely with tan wool, and knit plain for 1 inch. Change to large needles and knit pattern:
First Row—Knit 7, purl 7, knit 7, purl 7, knit 14, purl 7, knit 7, purl 7, knit 7.
Second Row—Purl 7, knit 7, purl 7, knit 7, purl 14, etc., reversing pattern. Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 8 inches. With green wool, No. 4 needles and with right side of work toward you, knit across plain. Knit plain until green belt measures 2 inches. Then with right side toward you and tan wool, knit 1 row plain. With large needles purl 7, knit 7, etc., and knit the 2 pattern rows for 10 inches, or until whole work measures 20 inches. Then knit 7, purl 7, knit 7, purl 5, bind off 18, purl 5, knit 7, purl 7, knit 7.
With steel needles knit shoulder plain for 2 inches. Now return to pattern and add a stitch on neck side every 3rd row, adapting the new sts. to the pattern. When 9 stitches have been added, making 35 in all, slip these stitches on to a spare needle and knit the other side to correspond. Join the work on one needle and knit until front from shoulder measures 10 inches. With green wool knit belt and complete front to correspond with back.
Sleeve: Pick up 52 stitches, 26 in each direction from shoulder. With right side of shoulder toward you, knit 1 row across. Second row purl all the way across. Continue these 2 rows until sleeve measures 7 inches. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of needle every 9 or 10 rows until there are 40 stitches left. Continue sleeve pattern until sleeve measures 14½ inches. With No. 4 bone needles knit 2, purl 2 for 1½ inches. With green wool knit plain for 2 inches and bind off.
Collar: Set up 5 stitches with green wool; knit 1 row plain. Add 1 stitch at each end of needle every other row until there are 27 stitches on needle. Knit plain until collar measures 28 inches from point. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of needle every other row until there are 5 stitches left. Bind off and sew to neck of sweater, leaving about 5½ inches of each end hanging over front of sweater. Crochet 2 medium-sized buttons and sew one near 16outer edge of each side of collar about 9 inches from point. Along inner edge of each end of collar make a crocheted loop to fit over buttons when ends of collar are crossed in front.
The appearance of the “box pleats” and the sleeves will be improved if they are ironed under a damp cloth before sewing up.
Child’s Golf Hose and Sailor Tam
Cast on with black yarn 72 sts. 24 sts. on each of the 3 needles.
Knit 2, purl 1 for 2 rows. White—knit 2, purl 1 for 3 rows. Black—knit 2, purl 1 for 2 rows. White—knit 2, purl 1 for 3 rows. Black—knit 2, purl 1 for 2 rows. White—1 plain row.
First Row—Knit 4 white stitches, 1 black to end of row.
Second Row—4 white, 1 black to end of row.
Third Row—Knit 3 white, 2 black.
Fourth Row—2 white, 1 black.
Fifth Row—1 white, 1 black.
Sixth Row—2 white, 1 black.
Seventh Row—3 white, 1 black.
Eighth Row—4 white, 2 black.
Ninth Row—4 white, 2 black.
Black—knit 2, purl 2 for 2 rows; white—knit 2, purl 1 for 3 rows; black—knit 2, purl 1 for 2 rows; white knit 2, purl 1 for 3 rows; black—knit 2, purl 1 for 2 rows; white—knit 2, purl 1 for 3 rows; black—knit 2, purl 1 for 2 rows; white—knit 2, purl 1 for 2 rows; black—knit 2, purl 1 for 2 rows; white—knit 2, purl 1 for 2 rows; * black—knit 3, purl 1 for 1 row; white—knit 3, purl 1 for 1 row; black—knit 3, purl 1 for 1 row; white—knit 3, purl 1 for 1 row; black—knit 3, purl 1 for 3 rows; white—knit 3, purl 1 for 1 row; black—knit 3, purl 1 for 1 row; white—knit 3, purl 1 for 1 row; black—knit 3, purl 1 for 1 row; white—knit 3, purl 1 for 6 rows. Repeat from * for 4 inches. Continue to work black and white down to the toe. Decrease 2 sts. on each side of the purling on the back rib every 3 rows for 10 times. Knit 3, purl 1 for 4 inches.
Heel: Work 26 sts. for 3 inches back and forth keeping the rib that you decrease in center, having 2 bars on each side.
First Row—Slip 1, k. 12, k. 2 together, k. 1; turn.
Second Row—Slip 1, purl 3, purl 2 together, purl 1; turn.
Third Row—Slip 1; knit 4; knit 2 together, knit 1; turn.
Fourth Row—Slip 1, purl 5, purl 2 together, purl 1; turn.
Fifth Row—Slip 1, knit 6, knit 2 together, knit 1; turn.
Sixth Row—Slip 1, purl 7, purl 2 together, purl 1; turn.
Seventh Row—Slip 1, knit 8, knit 2 together, knit 1; turn.
Eighth Row—Slip 1, purl 9, purl 2 together, purl 1; turn.
Ninth Row—Slip 1, knit 10, knit 2 together, knit 1; turn.
Tenth Row—Slip 1, purl 11, purl 2 together, purl 1; turn.
Eleventh Row—Slip 1, knit 12, knit 2 together, knit 1; turn.
Twelfth Row—Slip 1, purl 13, purl 2 together, purl 1; turn.
Thirteenth Row—Slip 1, purl 13, purl 2 together.
24 sts. will be left on the needle; knit these 24 sts. plain. With left hand needle pick up 20 sts. on side of heel (this is known as first needle), then rib the 30 front sts. and pick up 20 sts. on the other side of heel or second needle (always rib the 30 front sts. and knit plain the 26 sts. for bottom of foot). Work around for 3 inches on the length desired, less 2 inches for toe.
Toe: Knit first row plain.
Second Row—* knit 22 sts. on bottom of foot plain, then decrease 2 sts.; knit plain 32 stitches and decrease 2 sts.
Third Row—Knit plain.
Fourth Row—Knit plain.
Fifth Row—Repeat from * until you have 20 stitches on 2 needles, then bind off.
One-quarter lb. Lion Brand Heather No. 3 Knitting Yarn; 1 oz. Turquoise Blue Knitting Yarn; 2 Needles, No. 5, Bone; 4 Needles, No. 3, Bone.
With heather wool and two needles No. 5 cast on 50 sts. measuring 10 inches, making a square.
With needles No. 3 pick up every st. around the square, 67 st. on each of the 3 needles; knit plain for 13 rows.
First Row—Narrow 1 st. every 2 sts. and repeat to end of row.
Second Row—Knit 1 plain row.
Third Row—Narrow 1 st. every 1 st. and repeat to end of row.
With turquoise blue knit 2, purl 2 for 12 rows.
Knit 2 plain rows for the turn; knit 2, purl 2 for 12 rows cast off. Large pom pom of turquoise blue place in center.
Child’s Knitted Snowman Cap, Sweater and Leggins
1 Hank White LION BRAND Knitting Worsted; 1 Pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 4; 1 Pair Steel Knitting Needles, No. 12.
Cast on bone needles 130 sts.
First Row—K. 2, * p. 2, k. 2, repeat from * to end of row.
Second Row—P. 2, * k. 2, p. 2, repeat from * to end of row.
Third Row—K. 2, * p. 2, k. 2, repeat from * to end of row.
Fourth Row—Knit.
Repeat these 4 rows for pattern.
K. following pattern for 2 inches.
P. 3 rows.
Repeat pattern for 3 inches.
P. 3 rows.
Repeat pattern for 5½ inches.
Change to steel needles, repeat pattern for two inches, leave enough worsted to draw through all sts., and sew firmly.
Tassel: With two threads of worsted ch. 15 sts. and make a tassel, sew to chain, and sew chain to cap.
4 Hanks White LION BRAND Knitting Worsted; 1 Pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 4; 1 Pair Steel Knitting Needles, No. 12.
Back: Cast on 86 sts.
Knit 10 ridges.
Repeat 4 rows of pattern from cap.
K. pattern for 17 inches, slip 26 sts. on knitting needle, bind off 34 sts. for back of neck, and on other 26 sts. knit one front after the following directions, and the other to correspond:
Knit the pattern for 1 inch, then increase 1 st. towards front every other row until 4 sts. have been added, cast on 14 sts. at front; there are 44 sts. on needle; the first 10 sts. down front of sweater are to be knit plain. This will not be referred to again. Make buttonhole in fifth row and 4 inches apart hereafter. K. following pattern until front is same length as back, including the 10 ridges, bind off loosely, sew up side seams, leaving about 11 inches for armhole.
Sleeve: Cast on 78 sts., k. following pattern for 3 inches, then k. 3 sts. together at each end of needle every tenth row until there are 56 sts. on needle, knit until sleeve is required length, change to steel needles, knit 2 sts. together at intervals until there are 46 sts. on needle, knit in rib of k. 1, p. 1 for 3½ inches for cuff, bind off loosely, sew up sleeve and cuff.
Collar: With steel needles pick up 100 sts. around neck of sweater, knit in rib of k. 1, p. 1 for 3½ inches, making buttonhole in fifth row, bind off loosely. Finish fronts of sweater with ribbon, make buttonholes, sew on buttons, sew sleeves seam to seam in sweater.
Child’s Knitted Snowman Cap, Sweater and Leggins
3 Hanks White LION BRAND Knitting Worsted; 1 Pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 4; 1 Pair Steel Knitting Needles, No. 12.
Knit in two sections, joined by a center seam.
Cast on bone needles 94 sts.
Knit in rib of k. 2, p. 2 for 6 rows.
Seventh Row—* P. 2, yarn over 3 times, n., repeat from *, ending row p. 2.
Knit in rib of k. 2, p. 2 for 2 inches, then repeat pattern from cap.
Knit following pattern for 3 inches; following pattern, k. to within 64 sts., turn, knit back, following pattern, turn, k., following pattern, to within 69 sts., turn, knit back, following pattern; repeat, leaving 5 sts. more each time until 94 sts. are on needle.
Knit, following pattern, increasing 1 st. on starting of needle every 6th row until 10 sts. have been added, then increase 1 st. every other row on starting of needle until 10 sts. have been added, having 114 sts. on needle; the increasing must be all on one side. Knit, following pattern, until back measures 9½ inches from start; knit, following pattern, for 1 inch; then decrease 1 st. on each end of needle every 8th row until there are 86 sts. on needle; then decrease 1 st. on each end of needle every 6th row until there are 64 sts. on needle; knit, following pattern, until inside seam measures 15 inches, or the required length.
For heel, slip the first 16 sts. and the last 16 sts. off bone needle onto steel needles, having 32 sts. on needle. Knit, following pattern, for 16 rows; leave these sts. on needle until used to finish at bottom.
Instep: Pick 11 sts. on each side of the 16 rows just made; the 11 sts. on start and the 11 sts. on end of needle are knit plain; follow pattern on 32 sts.
First Row—K. 11, follow pattern on 32 sts., k. 11.
Second Row—K. 9, n., follow pattern on 32 sts., n., k. 9.
Repeat these two rows, having 1 st. less on each end of needle every other row until only the 32 sts. are left of pattern; knit, following pattern, for 3½ inches, or length of instep; pick up about 16 sts. on side of foot, having 32 sts. on front, 16 sts. on other 18side, 32 sts. for heel, about 96 sts. on needle. Knit 3 ridges, bind off.
Cord: With two threads of worsted ch. about 130 sts. and sew tassel to each end.
Sew up each leg seam and join the two sections by center seam, sew elastic straps at bottom of foot, draw cord through space to tie.
Child’s Sleeveless Filet Slip-on and Cap
(See Diagram No. 106)
Diagram No. 106
3 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Hook, No. 3 or No. 2.
Back: Ch. 61 sts., work 29M on ch.
Second Row—1B, 8M, 5B, 1M, 5B, 8M, 1M.
Third Row—2B, 6M, 2B, 3M, 3B, 3M, 2B, 6M, 2B.
Fourth Row—1M, 1B, 6M, 1B, 1M, 2B, 5M, 2B, 1M, 1B, 6M, 1B, 1M.
Fifth Row—1M, 3B, 2M, 3B, 2M, 2B, 1M, 1B, 1M, 2B, 2M, 3B, 2M, 3B, 1M.
Sixth Row—3M, 4B, 5M, 2B, 1M, 2B, 5M, 4B, 3M.
Seventh Row—29M all across row.
Repeat seventh row 6 times more.
Fourteenth Row—Start to decrease 1M at each end of every row until there are 23M in row. Then work diagram for chickens, then 7 more rows of M. This finishes back.
Front: Work 6M, 1B, ch. 3, turn. Block is always at neck end.
Work 15 rows of 6M, 1B for shoulder. Make the other shoulder the same. Add a ch. of 18 sts., or if work is tight add a ch. of 27 sts. On next row work d. c. on ch. added at neck.
Next Row—23M. Then work the diagram for chickens. Start and add 1M at each end until there are 23M in row; then work as long as back. Repeat the first 7 rows backwards for bottom. Sew up sides and finish around neck, armholes, and bottom with a picot edge.
Ch. 3, join in a ring. 12 d. c. in ring.
Second Row—2M in first d. c., * 1M in next d. c., 2 in next d. c., repeat from star across row.
Third Row—Same as second row, only 1 more M between the double M. Continue this until the cap fits top of head, then no more double M, all single until size required.
Scallops: 4 d. c. in every other M.
Second Row—6 d. c. in the center of the 4 d. c. in first row, 2 d. c. between the 4 d. c. Repeat across row.
Third Row—Turn work and work 6 d. c. in each space between the 4 d. c. in first row. Finish top and bottom rows with a ch. of 4 in every other d. c., fasten off.
Child’s Slip-on and Tam
(10 to 12 years)
3 Hanks LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 1 Pair Knitting Needles, No. 4.
Back: Cast on 72 sts., k. 6, p. 6 for 6 rows.
Seventh Row—P. 6, k. 6 for 6 rows. This forms the block st. Work until there are 5 inches of block st. Then garter (or rib) st. until sweater measures 16 inches. Cast on 55 sts. at each end for sleeves, and knit for 4 ½ inches more. This finishes back.
Front: Knit 81 sts., bind off the next 20 sts. for 19neck, slip the 81 sts. just knitted on a spare needle, and on the remaining 81 sts. knit one front after the following directions: Knit 8 rows or 4 ribs, then increase 1 st. every other row until sleeves are finished. Bind off the 55 sts. added on for sleeve, and knit, still increasing, for 4 inches more; slip these sts. on a spare needle, and work the other side the same.
Now take all sts. on needle, and knit as long as back down to the block st. Finish bottom with 5 inches of block st., bind off.
Collar: White yarn, cast on 24 sts., work block pattern for 3½ inches, then garter st. until collar fits neck of sweater. Work 3½ inches of block st. on the other end, bind off.
Cuffs: With colored yarn pick up sts. on end of sleeve and k. 2, p. 2 for 2½ inches, change to white yarn and work block st. for 2½ inches, bind off.
Ch. 3 sts., join in a ring, 11 s. c. in ring.
Second Row—* 2 s. c. in first st., 1 s. c. in next st., repeat from star.
Third Row—* 2 s. c. in first st., 1 s. c. in each of the next 2 sts., repeat from star.
Fourth Row—* 2 s. c. in the first st., 1 s. c. in each of the next 3 sts., repeat from star.
Continue in this way to increase in the same place every round (6 widenings) until there are 12 inches across top. Make 4 inches of s. c. without widening. This finishes top of hat.
Band: Skip 1 st. all the way around. Then 1 s. c. in each st., or skip 1 st. each time again until band fits head required.
Work band for 3 inches.
Baby Set in Filet Crochet—Cap, Jacket, Carriage Cover and Pillow
Diagram for Pillow Top
Diagram for Carriage Cover
10 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Crochet Hook, No. 4.
Ch. 102 sts. and work 1B, 3M on ch., ending with 1B.
Second Row—1M, 1B all across, ending with 1M.
Third Row—2 M *; 1B, 3M, 1B. Repeat from star, ending row with 2M.
Fourth Row—42M. Repeat fourth row until jacket measures 10 inches. Add on 35 ch. sts. at each end for sleeves, and work 17M on ch., 42M across back, 17M on the other ch., having 76M in the row.
Next Row—22M, 3B, 4M, 3B, 4M, 3B, 4M, 3B, 4M, 3B, 22M.
Next Row—And 2 more rows the same.
Three rows of 76M. Then 3 rows same as the first 3 rows for sleeve. This finishes back.
Front: Work 33M, turn.
Second and Third Rows—The same.
Fourth Row—1M, 3B, 4M, 3B, 22M. In next row start and add 1M every other row hereafter; this will not be mentioned again. Three more rows of meshes. Then repeat the 3 first rows. This finishes sleeve. Work on remaining M for front until as long as back, following border on inside edge and on bottom.
Cuffs: 1 s. c. in each space, then work 5 rows of d. c. and finish with a scallop. Finish around neck and bottom of sweater with a scallop.
Ch. 24 sts. and work rows of d. c. until piece measures 5 inches. Then work 3M, 3B around three sides of piece just made. Three rows meshes. Repeat these 6 rows for size required. 1 s. c. in each space on bottom of cap; this will draw the cap in, then work scallop all around cap same as jacket.
Directions:
Follow directions from diagram. Then work border around sides, joining the two pieces together.
Border: * 2 s. c. in 1 space, 2 s. c. in next space, ch. 8 sts., turn, fasten in the 4th s. c., ch. 8, fasten in the last s. c., turn, 10 s. c. in ch. of 8, 5 s. c. in next ch. of 8, ch. 8 sts. and turn, fasten in 4th s. c. in first loop, turn, 4 s. c. in ch. of 8, make a picot in next st., 5 s. c.; in next loop 5 s. c., finishing the loop left unfinished. Repeat from star all around sides.
Follow directions from diagram. Work same border on cover same as on the pillow top.
Baby’s Sacque and Bonnet
3 Balls of LION BRAND Crochet Wool in White, Pink or Blue; 1 No. 2 Bone or Amber Crochet Hook; 5 Yards of Ribbon for Rosettes.
Using crochet wool double, ch. 56 and work 1 row of s. c. Always ch. 1 at end of row before turning.
Second Row—* 1 s. c. in 1st st., 1 d. c. in next st., * and repeat between stars to end of row. Repeat second row throughout the work, being careful to have s. c. on top of s. c. and d. c. on top of d. c. of row below, taking both threads of st. Work 28 rows, then ch. 33 at end of row for length of sleeve. Work back on this and across to other side. Ch. 33 at other end for other sleeve, and then work on this width for 17 rows. Starting at next row work only 49 sts., turn and work back and forth on this width for 4 rows for shoulder section.
Then ch. 15 at neck end and work back and forth on this width for 13 rows. This completes sleeve width. Now drop 32 sts. at sleeve end and continue working front until it measures 28 rows like the back, break yarn and work other half of sleeve and front to correspond. Sew up sleeve and under-arm seams, and work 9 rows of crazy st. along bottom of sacque, and 5 rows of crazy st. around sleeve for turn-back cuff, also work 1 row of crazy st. up the front of sacque to neck. Cr. beading around neck, as follows: * 1 d. c., 1 ch., skip 1, * and repeat between stars all around neck. Finish around neck with 2 rows of crazy st., trim with ribbon rosettes as illustrated.
2 skeins of LION BRAND Pompadour Wool in White; 1 Skein of Pompadour Wool in Blue or Pink; 1 Bone or Amber Hook, No. 1; 2 Yards of 1½-inch Wide Ribbon to Trim.
Ch. 3 and join.
First Round—Make 7 s. c. in ring. Do not join as the work is done round and round both threads of sts. below being taken up. The work must be done firmly.
Second Round—2 s. c. in each st., having 14 s. c. in round (mark starting point with a piece of wool to avoid mistake).
Third Round—2 s. c. in 1st st., 1 s. c. in next st., * 2 s. c. in next st., 1 s. c. in next st., repeat from * around, having 7 widening spaces.
Fourth Round—1 s. c. in the first 2 sts., * 2 s. c. in next st., 1 s. c. into the next 2 sts., repeat from * to end of round. Continue working in this way, always having 1 more s. c. between each widening and putting the 2 s. c. in center of 2 s. c. of previous row. In this way keeping the 7 widening spaces straight, until there are 23 s. c. between each widening; now work 18 rows without widening; this 21completes crown. Decrease by skipping every 4th st. for 2 rounds. Fasten colored yarn and work 66 d. c. sts., ch. 3, turn and work 7 rows in all of 66 d. c. sts. each, omitting the rest of round for neck. Work 8 rows of crazy st. for turn-back and fasten this with rosette as illustrated. Finish back of neck with shell of * 4 d. c. and 1 s. c., and repeat to other side of cap.
Baby’s Band
1 Skein LION BRAND 3-fold Saxony and ½ Skein Color for Border; No. 2 Knitting Needles.
Cast on 60 stitches for back.
Knit 2, purl 2 for 2 inches.
Knit 26 ribs.
Narrow at each end for 5 ribs.
Knit 10 stitches, take off on spare needle, bind off 30 stitches.
Knit 10 stitches.
Knit 30 ribs on each strip.
Cast on 30 stitches. Widen 5 ribs and knit front same as back.
Finish with little crocheted edge around neck and armholes.
Baby’s Coat and Cap
5 Skeins 3-fold Saxony LION BRAND Yarn 1 Pair Amber Knitting Pins, No. 2; 1 Piece of No. 2 Satin Ribbon.
Back: Cast on 100 sts., knit 6 rows.
Next Row—Purl.
Next Row—K. 1 st., * throw wool over and k. 2 sts. together. Repeat from star to end of row. Purl 1 row. Knit even for 1 inch.
Next Row—Purl.
Then make 1 row of ribbon holes. Knit in ribs until back measures 8 inches from bottom.
Next Row—Make ribbon hole same as bottom.
Sleeves: Add on 30 sts. for sleeves and knit 4 inches more; this finishes back. Knit 72 sts., bind off 20 sts. for neck, and on remaining 72 sts. knit one front. Slip the first 72 sts. on a thread and tie.
Front: Knit 4 ribs for shoulder, then add on 1 st. every other row until sleeve is finished. Bind off 30 sts. for sleeve.
Next Row—Make ribbon holes. Then knit even for 6 inches.
Next Row—Make ribbon holes, knit 1 inch.
Next Row—Make ribbon holes, knit 6 rows. Bind off. Make the other side the same.
Cuff: Pick up sts. at bottom of sleeve and * k. 3 sts., then 2 together. Repeat from * to end of row.
Next Row—Make ribbon holes. Then knit 1 inch even.
Next Row—Make ribbon holes. Knit 6 rows even. Bind off. Sew up sides and sleeves and finish around cuffs and jacket with 3 ch. sts. and 1 d. c.
Cap: Cast on 30 sts. and knit for 4 inches. Bind off. Pick up sts. on bottom and two sides and knit for 2½ inches.
Next Row—Make ribbon holes same as on jacket.
Knit 1 inch even.
Next Row—Make ribbon holes, knit 6 rows. Bind off.
Pick up sts. on bottom of cap, * knit 2 sts., then 2 together. Repeat from star across row on 1 row only.
Next Row—Make ribbon holes, knit 1 inch even, knit 1 inch.
Next Row—Make ribbon holes, knit 6 rows. Bind off. Trim with ribbon.
Infant’s Three-Piece Set
3 Skeins Pink LION BRAND Saxony, 3-ply; 2 Skeins White Pompadour Wool; No. 2 Knitting Needles; No. 3 Crochet Needles.
Cast on 70 stitches with white wool. Knit 12 ribs. Then with pink wool knit 38 ribs. Cast on 35 stitches at each end for sleeve. Knit 17 ribs. Knit 60 stitches. Take off on spare needle. Bind off 20 stitches and on remaining 60 stitches make front. Knit 4 ribs. Cast on 10 stitches toward neck. Knit 17 ribs. Bind off 35 stitches for sleeve. Knit 38 ribs. Take off on spare needle. Knit second front to correspond.
Border: Pick up all stitches on front and across bottom, and with white wool knit border. Knit plain down front. Turn corner by throwing thread over needle. Knit 1 stitch, throw thread over needle. Knit plain. Next row knit all stitches plain. Repeat until there are 12 ribs. Pick up stitches on wrong side of cuffs, and knit 12 ribs plain.
Collar: Pick up stitches and knit 2 ribs plain. * Knit 5 stitches, throw thread around needle. Knit 2 together, continue from * across row. Knit 3 ribs plain. Bind off.
Crochet round neck and cuffs with single crochet on right side. Chain 1, turn, and single crochet in front of first stitch, double crochet in back of second stitch. Repeat across row.
1 Skein Pink LION BRAND Saxony, 3-ply; ½ Skein White Pompadour Wool; No. 2 Needles.
Cast on 81 stitches with white wool. Knit 12 ribs. Then with pink wool knit 27 ribs. Bind off 27 stitches on each end. On center knit 27 ribs. Sew up. Finish with same crochet border as Bootee.
1 Skein of Pink and ½ Skein White LION BRAND 3-ply Saxony; Afghan Stitch; No. 3 Crochet Needle.
Cast on 4 stitches, crochet afghan stitch, widening at each end every other row until there are 50 stitches on needle. Then narrow every other row until there are 40 stitches on needle. Crochet 18 rows and sew up back. Take up 12 stitches, in middle of front, crochet 12 rows. Crochet 12 rows, single crochet for foot with white. Narrowing last two rows at middle of front and back. Finish top with white wool. Two rows single crochet, 1 row double crochet, 2 rows single crochet, chain 1, turn, and single crochet in front of stitch, 1 double crochet in back of stitch, and repeat all across top.
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| Page | Changed from | Changed to |
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| 7 | on and fasten back at bottom with fringle. Sew up | on and fasten back at bottom with fringe. Sew up |