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Title: The Gypsy Vest Book
Date of first publication: 1970
Author: Jack Frost
Date first posted: Aug. 19, 2023
Date last updated: Aug. 19, 2023
Faded Page eBook #20230839
This eBook was produced by: Stephen Hutcheson, Pat McCoy & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
Copyright©1970, U.S. and Canada
Gottlieb Bros., N.Y. 10009
Particular care has been taken to have the instructions in this volume accurate. However, we cannot assume responsibility for human or typographical errors. Always check your scale of stitches before starting a garment.
CONTENTS
| Page | ||
| Style no. | 7501—Vest | 2 |
| " | 7502—Easy Crochet Vest | 4 |
| " | 7503—Vest | 6 |
| " | 7504—Vest | 8 |
| " | 7505—Vest | 10 |
| " | 7506—Vest | 12 |
| " | 7507—Vest | 14 |
| " | 7508—Cardigan | 16 |
| " | 7509—Sleeveless Cardigan | 18 |
| " | 7510—Bolero | 20 |
| " | 7511—Turtle Neck Shell | 22 |
| " | 7512—Turtle Neck Sleeveless | 24 |
| " | 7513—Round Neck Pullover | 26 |
| " | 7514—Raglan V Neck | 28 |
| " | 7515—Turtle Neck Pullover | 30 |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| Crochet hook size K | |
| 2 (4 oz.) Pull-skeins, Wintuk Knitting Worsted yarn | |
| Gauge—3 chains = 1 inch | |
| Chain 117 (129) sts. | |
| Row 1— | 1 TC in 9th ch from hook, *ch 2, 1 TC in 3rd ch, repeat from * to end 37 (41) squares. |
| Row 2— | Ch 4, turn, *2 TC under ch 2 space, ch 1, repeat from *, ending with 2 TC under the last 2 ch sts. next to the TC of the row below, ch 1, 1 TC in 3rd ch from TC. |
| Row 3— | Ch 5, turn, 1 TC under second ch 1 space, ch 2, * 1 TC under next ch 1 space, ch 2, repeat from *, ending with 1 TC in end ch. |
| Repeat rows 2 & 3 for pattern. Piece will measure 36” (40) wide. | |
| Work even for 17 rows, ending with row 3, or 1” less than desired length to underarm, ending with row 3. | |
| SHAPE ARMHOLES: | |
| Row 1— | Ch 4, turn, 2 TC under second ch 2 space, ch 1, work in pattern for next 4 (5) spaces, ch 1, work 1 TC under next ch 2 space, ch 3, work 1 slip st in next TC, work slip st across 4 spaces going into each stitch, ch 3, work 1 TC under next ch 2 space, work in pattern across next 13 (15) spaces, ch 1, work 1 TC under next ch 2 space, ch 3, slip st in TC, slip st across next 4 spaces, ch 3, 1 TC under next ch 2 space, ch 1, work in pattern across next 5 (6) spaces, do not ch 1, 1 TC under last ch 5 spaces. |
| Row 2— | Left front Ch 3, turn, work 1 TC under first ch 1 space, work in pattern across next 4 (5) spaces. |
| Row 3— | Ch 4, turn, 2 TC under first ch 2 space, ch 1, work in pattern across 3 (4) spaces, ch 1, 1 TC under last ch 3 space. |
| Row 4— | Ch 3, turn, 1 TC under second ch 1 space, ch 2, work in pattern across next 3 (4) spaces. |
| Row 5— | Ch 4, turn, work in pattern across 3 (4) spaces, ch 1, 1 TC under last ch 3 space. |
| Row 6— | Ch 5, 1 TC under second ch 1 space, work in pattern across next 2 (3) spaces. |
| Row 7 & 8—Work even in pattern. Pull yarn through last st on hook to end off. | |
| Right front—Attach yarn at top of TC on right front, at neck edge. | |
| Repeat rows 2-8 of left front. | |
| BACK: | |
| Attach yarn at top of TC at right side of back, ch 5, 1 TC under second ch 1 space, work in pattern across row, ending 1 TC in last ch 1 space. 13 (15) spaces. | |
| Work even for 5 rows. | |
| Ch 5, 1 TC under second ch 1 space, work in pattern across 1 (2) spaces, ch 5, 1 slip st in next ch 1 space, slip st across to last 3 (4) spaces, ch 5, 1 TC under ch 1 space, work in pattern across last 2 (3) spaces. Fasten off. | |
| Sew shoulder seams. Fasten off ends. Make a tie by chaining desired length in chain st. Work 1 row of sc around piece. Work 1 row of sc around armholes. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| Crochet hook size K | |
| Gauge—3 chains = 1 inch | |
| Small Med. Large | |
| Chain | 108, (124), (140) |
| Row 1— | 1 S.C. in 8th chain from hook, * ch 5, 1 S.C. in 4th ch, * repeat from * to end. (25, 29, 33 large holes & ½ hole) |
| Row 2— | Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, * Ch 5, 1 S.C. in hole, repeat from * to end. |
| Piece will measure about 35, 40, 45 inches wide. | |
| Repeat row 2 for pattern. | |
| Work even for 27 rows which is 16 inches, or 1” less than desired length to underarm. | |
| ARMHOLES: | |
| Right Front, Row 1—Ch 3, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 4, 5, 6 spaces. | |
| Row 2, 3, and 4—Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work in pattern across 3, 4, 5 spaces. | |
| Row 5— | Ch 3, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 3, 4, 5 spaces. |
| Row 6-14— | Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 2, 3, 4 spaces. |
| Row 15— | Ch 5, 1 S.C. in hole, * ch 3, 1 S.C. in hole, repeat from * 1, 2, 3 times. |
| To end last stitch, put ball of yarn through the last stitch. Cut, leaving a 20” tail. | |
| Left Front—Attach yarn in top of 5, 6, 7th S.C. in from front edge. | |
| Row 1—Chain 5, S.C. in hole, work across 4, 5, 6, spaces. | |
| Work rows 1-13 of right front. Work row 15 of right front. | |
| BACK: | |
| Attach yarn in top of S.C. three full spaces in from left front. | |
| Row 1-14— | Ch 5, 1 S.C. in space, work across 10, 12, 14 spaces. |
| Row 15— | Ch 5, 1 S.C. in space, ch 3, 1 S.C. in space, * ch 3, 1 S.C. in space, repeat from * across row. |
| Sew shoulder seams. Work 1 row S.C. around piece. Weave in all loose ends. Make a chain of desired length. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| Instructions are given for small. Changes for medium and large are in parentheses. | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| 3-4 oz. pull-skeins Wintuk Worsted (see colors above) | |
| 1—J Crochet Hook | |
| Gauge: | 2 shells and 2 clusters = 3” | |||
| 5 rows = 2” | ||||
| Small | Med. | Large | ||
| CHAIN | 131 | 147 | 163 | |
| 15 = full patterns | 17 = full patterns | 19 = full patterns | ||
| 2 = half patterns | 2 = half patterns | 2 = half patterns | ||
| PATTERN STITCH | |
| Row 1— | 3 dc in 3rd ch from hook, skip 3 ch, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch, (Cluster made), * skip 3 ch, 7 dc in next ch, (shell made) skip 3 ch, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch, (cluster), repeat from *, ending, skip 3 ch, 4 dc in last ch. |
| Row 2— | Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in each of center 2 dc (of 4 dc), 1 cluster in next cluster, * 1 dc in each of center 5 dc of shell, 1 cluster in next cluster, * repeat from *, ending, 1 dc in last 2 dc, 1 dc in top of ch 3. |
| Row 3— | Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in first dc, 1 shell in next cluster, * 1 cluster in center dc (of 5 dc), 1 shell in next cluster, * repeat from *, ending, 1 cluster in top of ch 3. |
| Row 4— | Ch 4, turn, 1 dc in cluster, 1 dc in each of center 5 dc of shell, * 1 cluster in next cluster, 1 dc in each of center 5 dc of shell, * repeat from *, ending cluster in cluster. |
| Row 5— | Ch 3, turn, 3 dc in cluster, 1 cluster in center dc (of 5 dc), * 1 shell in next cluster, 1 cluster in center dc (of 5 dc), * repeat from *, ending 4 dc in cluster. |
| Repeat from Row 2 for pat. st. | |
| Work even until piece measures 14 inches or desired length—9 pat. rows. End on the 4th row. | |
| Left Front Small (Medium and Large 4 full shells only) | |
| Work 1 cluster at beg (3 full shells), end with a cluster. | |
| Next row at front edge only leave off cluster every other row until 1 full pat and 2 clusters and a half pat remain. On all sizes work even until armhole measures 8 inches. Finish off. Work other front to correspond. | |
| To pick up back leave a full pat. and cluster for armhole each side. Start half pat each end keeping each end until armhole measures same length as fronts. | |
| Sew shoulder with right side of work facing you and at underarm seam work 1 row s.c.; work s.c. about 32 sts each side of seam; join do not turn; work backwards in s.c. in every st. finish off; work other side to correspond. | |
| Work around fronts, keep work flat; work 4 s.c. in corners. | |
| Make a 20 inch chain with double yarn. | |
| Block with a damp cloth. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #10 |
| 1 Bone Crochet Hook #6 |
| 3-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted Type |
| Scale—4 sts. to 1 inch. |
| BACK: |
| Cast on 79 sts. work in pattern as follows: |
| RIGHT FRONT: |
| Cast on 43 sts. work in pattern to underarm the same as back. |
| LEFT FRONT: |
| Work the same as right front, reversing shaping. |
| FINISHING: |
| Sew shoulders and sides. Starting at lower edge of right front, fold under 1 inch to top and sew with a slip st. work other side the same. Work 1 row of single crochet on neck sts. |
| Work 2 rows of single crochet around armholes. |
| Crochet chain 24 inches long for tie. |
| Block with a damp cloth. |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #10 | |
| 1 Bone Crochet Hook #6 | |
| 3-4 oz. pull-skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted Type | |
| Scale—4 sts. to 1 inch. | |
| BACK: | |
| Cast on 65 sts. work in pattern as follows: | |
| Row 1— | K2 tog. * yarn over, K1, yarn over, K2 tog. K2 tog. repeat from * ending K2 tog. |
| Row 2— | Purl |
| Repeat these 2 rows for pattern. Work to underarm 16 inches. | |
| Bind off 5 sts. each side, then K2 tog. each side every other row 5 times. Work even until armhole measures 8 inches. Bind off 5 sts. at the beginning of each row 3 times each side. Bind off. | |
| RIGHT FRONT: | |
| Cast on 35 sts. work in pattern to underarm the same as back. | |
| Bind off 5 sts. at armhole side, start decreasing at neck edge every other row 10 times, at the same time K2 tog. at armhole side every other row 5 times. Work until armhole measures the same as back. Bind off 5 sts. from shoulder edge every other row 3 times. | |
| LEFT FRONT: | |
| Work the same as right front, reverse shaping. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew shoulders and sides. Start at lower edge of right front, work 2 rows of single crochet around vest, work 1 row of single crochet around armholes. Crochet a chain 24 inches long for tie. | |
| Block with a damp cloth. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #11 | |
| 1 Bone Crochet Hook #6 | |
| 3-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Knitting Worsted Wintuk Type | |
| Scale—4 sts. to 1 inch. | |
| BACK: | |
| Cast on 69 sts. work in pattern as follows: | |
| Row 1— | * P3, K3, repeat from * ending P3. |
| Row 2— | * K3, P3, repeat from * ending K3. |
| Row 3— | * P3, yarn over, slip 1, K2 tog. pass slip st. over, yarn over, repeat from * across row, ending P3. |
| Row 4— | * K3, P3, repeat from * ending K3. |
| Repeat these 4 rows for pattern. | |
| Work to underarm 16 inches. Bind off 6 sts. each side, then K2 tog. each side every other row 6 times. | |
| Work until armhole measures 7½ inches, then knit for ½ inch. | |
| Bind off 5 sts at the beginning of each row 3 times. | |
| Bind off. | |
| RIGHT FRONT: | |
| Cast on 33 sts. work in pattern to underarm the same as back. | |
| Bind off 6 sts. at armhole side, at the same time decrease 1 st. at neck edge every 4th row 6 times. Continue decreasing at armhole side every other row 6 times. Work until armhole measures the same as back. Bind off 5 sts. from shoulder edge every other row 3 times. | |
| LEFT FRONT: | |
| Work the same as right front reversing shaping. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew sides and shoulders. | |
| Work 3 rows of single crochet on fronts and neck. Work 1 row of single crochet around armhole. | |
| Crochet a chain about 20 inches for tie. | |
| Block with a damp cloth. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #10 | |
| 1 Bone Crochet Hook #6 | |
| 3-4 oz. pull skeins—Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted Type | |
| Scale—4 sts. to 1 inch | |
| BACK: | |
| Cast on 68 sts. knit for 4 rows, then Knit 1 row, Purl 1 row to underarm 17 inches. Bind off 6 sts. each side, then K2 tog. each side every other row 4 times. Work until armhole measures 8 inches. | |
| Bind off 8 sts. at the beginning of each row twice each side. | |
| Bind off. | |
| RIGHT FRONT: | |
| Cast on 33 sts. work in pattern as follows: | |
| Row 1— | (wrong side) K1 * yarn over, K2, pass yarn over the K2 sts. repeat from * across row ending yarn over, K2, pass the yarn over the K2. |
| Row 2— | Knit. |
| Repeat these 2 rows for pattern, work to underarm the same as back. Bind off 6 sts. at armhole side, then work until armhole measures 8 inches. Bind off 8 sts. from shoulder edge every other row twice. Bind off. | |
| LEFT FRONT: | |
| Work the same as right front, reversing shaping. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew sides and shoulders. Work 3 rows of single crochet around vest and 2 rows around armholes. | |
| Crochet a chain of 24 inches long for tie. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #8 | |
| Bone Crochet Hook #4 | |
| 3-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| Scale—4 sts. to 1 inch. | |
| BACK: | |
| Cast on 70 sts. knit for 6 rows, then knit 1 row, purl 1 row to underarm—13½ inches. Bind off 6 sts. each side, then work until armhole measures 7½ inches. Bind off 10 sts. at the beginning of each row twice each side. Bind off. | |
| RIGHT FRONT: | |
| Cast on 47 sts. knit for 4 rows making a buttonhole on the 5th row as follows—K2, bind off 2 sts. knit across row, knit back casting on 2 sts. over the bound off sts. now work in pattern making a buttonhole every 12th row twice more. | |
| Row 1— | K6 * K1, yarn over, K3, slip 1, K2 tog. pass slip st. over, K3 yarn over, repeat from * across row, ending K1. |
| Row 2— | Purl to last 6 sts. knit 6. |
| Row 3— | K6—K2, yarn over * K2, slip 1, K2 tog. pass slip st. over, K2, yarn over, K3, yarn over, repeat from * across row, ending K2. |
| Row 4— | Repeat row 2. |
| Row 5— | K6, K3 * yarn over, K1, slip 1, K2 tog. pass slip st. over, K1, yarn over, K5 repeat from * across row, ending K3. |
| Row 6— | Repeat row 2. |
| Row 7— | K6, K4 * yarn over, slip 1, K2 tog. pass slip st. over, yarn over K7, repeat from * across row, ending K4. |
| Row 8— | Repeat row 2. |
| Repeat these 8 rows for pattern, make 2 more patterns (3 in all) then knit 1 row, purl 1 row, decreasing 1 st. inside of border every 6th row 13 times. When work measures the same as back, to underarm, bind off 6 sts. at armhole, then K2 tog. at armhole every other row twice. Work until armhole measures the same as back. Bind off 10 sts. from shoulder edge every other row twice. | |
| Just knit on 6 sts. for 2 inches. Bind off. | |
| LEFT FRONT: | |
| Work the same as right front, work the K6 at end of row, omitting buttonhole and reversing shaping. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew shoulders, sew bands together at center back and sew to neck edge; sew side seams. | |
| Work 2 rows of single crochet around armholes. | |
| Block with a damp cloth. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1 Pr. Standard Knitting Needles #8 | |
| 1 Bone Crochet Hook #4 | |
| 3-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted Type | |
| Scale—3½ sts. to 1 inch. | |
| BACK: | |
| Cast on 70 sts. K 1, P 1 for 2 rows, then work in pattern as follows: | |
| * K 1, P 1, for 4 rows, knit for 4 rows, repeat from * to underarm 14 inches. Bind off 6 sts. each side, work until armhole measures 7½ inches. Bind off 10 sts. at the beginning of each row twice each side. Bind off. | |
| LEFT FRONT: | |
| Cast on 40 sts. work the some as back to underarm, bind off 6 sts. at underarm then K2 tog. at neck edge every other row until 20 sts. are left. Work until armhole measures the same as back. Bind off 10 sts. from shoulder every other row twice. | |
| RIGHT FRONT: | |
| Work the same as left front, reversing shaping. | |
| Pockets—cast on 20 sts. work in pattern for 5 inches. Bind off. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew shoulders and sides. | |
| BUTTONHOLE BORDER: | |
| Row 1— | starting on right lower edge, work 1 row of single crochet to neck edge, work 2 sts. in 1, work around neck, 2 single crochets in top st. then work down left front. |
| Row 2— | (right side) * work 1 single crochet over next 9 sts. chain 2, skp 2, repeat from * 3 times, having top buttonhole at the V, work all around down left front. |
| Row 3— | starting on right front, single crochet all around, work 2 single crochets over the chain 2. |
| Work 1 row of single crochet around pockets. Work 2 rows of single crochet around armholes. | |
| Sew pockets in place. | |
| Block with a damp cloth. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #6 | |
| 1 Bone Crochet Hook #4 | |
| 3-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| Scale—4½ sts. to 1 inch. | |
| BACK: | |
| Cast on 64 sts. knit 1 row, purl 1 row, increasing 1 st. each side every 4th row 4 times. Work to underarm 7 inches. Bind off 4 sts. each side, then K2 tog. each side every other row 4 times. Work even until armhole measures 8 inches. Bind off 9 sts. at the beginning of each row twice each side. Bind off. | |
| FRONT: | |
| Cast on 8 sts. | |
| Row 1— | Knit across casting on 5 sts. at end of row (underarm edge). |
| Row 2— | Purl across the row, casting on 2 sts. at end of row (front edge). |
| Repeat row 1 and 2, work in stockinette st. increasing 1 st. at underarm edge every 6th row, 5 times, at the same time, increasing 1 st. at front edge every other row 6 times. Work to underarm 7 inches. Bind off 4 sts. at armhole side, then K2 tog. at armhole side every other row 4 times. At the same time, decrease 1 st. at front edge every other row until 18 sts. are left. Work until armhole measures the same as back. Bind off 9 sts. from shoulder edge every other row twice. | |
| Work other side the same, reversing casting on and shaping. | |
| Sew shoulders and sides. | |
| Work 2 rows of single crochet around Bolero and 2 rows around armholes. | |
| Block with a damp cloth. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #8 | |
| 1 Bone Crochet Hook #3 | |
| 3-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| Scale—4 sts. to 1 inch. | |
| BACK: | |
| Cast on 69 sts. work in pattern as follows: | |
| Row 1— | (Right side) purl across the row. |
| Row 2— | K1, P1 across the row, ending K1. |
| Repeat these 2 rows for pattern, work to underarm 13 inches. | |
| Bind off 4 sts. each side then work until armhole measures 7½ inches. Bind off 10 sts at the beginning of each row twice each side, then start pattern on row 2, this reverses pattern. | |
| Work for 6 inches. Bind off. | |
| FRONT: | |
| Work the same as back to underarm. Bind off 4 sts. each side. | |
| Work until armhole measures 5½ inches, slip the center 15 sts. on st. holder. Work 1 side at a time K2 tog. at neck edge every other row 3 times. Work even until armhole measures the same as back. Bind off 10 sts. from shoulder edge every other row twice. | |
| Work other side the same. | |
| FRONT TURTLE COLLAR: | |
| On wrong side of work pick up 47 sts. from shoulder to shoulder. | |
| Work in pattern for 6 inches. Bind off. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew sides and shoulders, sew side of collar with a slip st. | |
| Work 2 rows of single crochet around armhole. Bind off. | |
| Block with a damp cloth. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #6 |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #8 |
| 1 Bone Crochet Hook #4 |
| 3-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type |
| Scale—4 sts. to 1 inch. |
| BACK: |
| With #6 needles cast on 71 sts. work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 4 inches. Change to #8 needles work in pattern as follows: |
| * K1, P1 for 4 rows, then purl 1, knit 1 for 4 rows, repeat from * to underarm 13½ inches. Bind off 4 sts. each side, then K2 tog. each side every other row twice. Work until armhole measures 7½ inches. Bind off 10 sts. at the beginning of each row twice each side, change needles to #6, work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 6 inches. Bind off. |
| FRONT: |
| Work the same as back to underarm, bind off 4 sts. each side, then K2 tog. each side every other row twice, work until armhole measures 5½ inches. Bind off the center 13 sts. loosely, then K2 tog. at neck edge every other row 3 times. Work until armhole measures the same as back. |
| Bind off 10 sts. from shoulder edge every other row twice. Work other side the same. |
| FINISHING: |
| Front turtle collar—with #6 needles on right side of work pick up 50 sts. from shoulder to shoulder, work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 6 inches. |
| Bind off loosely. |
| Sew shoulders and sides. |
| Work 2 rows of single crochet around armholes. |
| Block with a damp cloth. |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #8 | |
| 1 Bone Crochet Hook #3 | |
| 4-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| Scale—4 sts. to 1 inch. | |
| BACK: | |
| Cast on 73 sts. work in pattern as follows: | |
| Row 1— | (wrong side) K1 * P1, K2, P2, K2, repeat from * across row ending P1, K1. |
| Row 2— | P1 * K1, P2, K2, P2, repeat from * across row ending K1, P1. |
| Row 3— | Repeat row 1. |
| Row 4— | P1 * K1, P2, K2nd st. on left hand needle from back, then knit first st. lift both sts. off together, P2, repeat from * across row ending K1, P1. |
| Repeat above 4 rows, work to underarm 14 inches. | |
| Bind off 4 sts. each side, then K2 tog. each side every other row 3 times. Work until armhole measures 7½ inches. Bind off 9 sts. at the beginning of each row twice each side, then work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 6 inches. Bind off. | |
| FRONT: | |
| Work the same as back to underarm, bind off 4 sts. each side then K2 tog. each side every other row 3 times. Work until armhole measures 5½ inches, slip the center 17 sts. on st. holder, then work one side at a time and decrease 1 st. at neck edge every other row 3 times. Work until armhole measures the same as back. | |
| Bind off 9 sts. from shoulder edge every other row twice, work other side the same. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Front turtle neck collar, on right side of work, pick up 50 sts. from shoulder to shoulder, work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 6 inches. | |
| Bind off. | |
| Sew shoulders, and sides, work 2 rows of single crochet around armholes. | |
| Block with a damp cloth. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #8 | |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #6 | |
| 4-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted | |
| Scale—4 sts. to 1 inch. | |
| BACK: | |
| With #6 needles cast on 72 sts. work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 4 inches. Change to #8 needles, knit 1 row, purl 1 row to underarm, 14 inches. Bind off 2 sts. each side then K2, slip 1, K1, pass slip st. over. Work to last 4 sts. K2 tog. K2, Purl back. | |
| Repeat these 2 rows 23 times. Bind off. | |
| FRONT: | |
| Work the same as back to underarm. Bind off 2 sts. each side, part work in center and work one side at a time, decreasing 1 st. at neck edge every 3rd row 9 times. Decrease armhole the same as back until 2 sts. are left. Bind off. Work other side the same. | |
| SLEEVE: | |
| With #6 needles, cast on 38 sts. work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 3 inches. Change to #8 needles, knit 1 row, purl 1 row, increasing 1 st. each side every 8th row 8 times. Work until sleeve measures 17 inches. Bind off 2 sts. each side then K2, slip 1, K1, pass slip st. over. Work to last 4 sts. K2 tog. K2, purl back, repeat these last 2 rows, until 4 sts. are left. Bind off. | |
| FRONT NECKBAND: | |
| With #6 needles, on right side of work, pick up 38 sts. from shoulder to V, pick up 1 st. at V and 38 sts. to shoulder, K1, P1 decreasing 1 st. each side of center st. every row for 8 rows. Bind off. K1, P1 as you bind off. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew sleeves in place. | |
| BACK NECKBAND: | |
| On right side of work, pick up 4 sts. on top of sleeve, pick up neck sts. and 4 sts. on top of other sleeve, K1, P1 for 8 rows. | |
| Sew sleeve seams and side seams. | |
| Block with a damp cloth. | |
ART. NO. 2400
WINTUK COLORS
White
Ice Pink
Coral
Radiant Pink
Radiant Rose
Sunswept Red
Cranberry Heather
Cardinal
Horizon Blue
Sapphire
Skipper
Blue Green Tweed
Aquamarine
Buttercup
Antique Gold
Radiant Lemon
Radiant Tangerine
Lime Ice
Kelly Green
Loden Green
Radiant Lime
Natural
Walnut
Charcoal Brown
Charcoal Grey Hea.
Fisherman
Black
Purple
• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: |
| 1 Pr. Champion Standard Knitting Needles #8 |
| 5-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted Type |
| Scale—4½ sts. to 1 inch. |
| BACK: |
| Cast on 72 sts. work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 4 inches. Increase 1 st. work in pattern as follows: |
| K2, P2 across the row, ending K1, this one row forms pattern, work 13½ inches to underarm. Bind off 6 sts. each side, work until armhole measures 7½ inches. Bind off 10 sts. at the beginning of each row twice each side. Then work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 6 inches. Bind off. |
| FRONT: |
| Work the same as back to underarm. Bind off 6 sts. each side, work until armhole measures 5½ inches. Bind off the center 15 sts. loosely, work one side at a time and decrease 1 st. at neck edge every other row 3 times. Work until armhole measures the same as back. Bind off 10 sts. from shoulder edge every other row twice. |
| Work other side the same. |
| SLEEVES: |
| Cast on 38 sts. work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 3 inches. Increase 1 st. work in pattern increasing 1 st. each side every 8th row 8 times. Work until sleeve measures 17 inches. Bind off 4 sts. each side, then K2 tog. each side every other row until 21 sts. are left. Bind off. |
| FINISHING: |
| Front collar, pick up 50 sts. from shoulder to shoulder, work in ribbing of K1, P1, for 6 inches. Bind off loosely. |
| Sew shoulders, sleeves and side seams. |
| Sew sleeves in place. |
| Block with a damp cloth. |
ABBREVIATIONS USED
IN THIS VOLUME
K—Knit
P—Purl
Tog.—Together
Pat.—Pattern
St—Stitch
Sl St—Slip Stitch
YO—Yarn Over
PSSO Pass Slip Stitch Over
SC—Single Crochet
TC—Triple Crochet
CH—Chain
SP—Space
ST(s)—Stitch(es)
RND—Round
(*) An asterisk indicates that the directions which follow are to be repeated.
JACK FROST YARN CO., NEW YORK, N. Y. 10009
“Wintuk” DuPont Yarn Certification Mark—“Orlon” DuPont Registered Trademark
PRINTED IN U S A.
THE END
TRANSCRIBER NOTES
Misspelled words and printer errors have been corrected. Where multiple spellings occur, majority use has been employed.
Punctuation has been maintained except where obvious printer errors occur.
Book cover is placed in the public domain.
[The end of The Gypsy Vest Book by Jack Frost]