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Title: The Gypsy Crochet Thing
Date of first publication: 1970
Author: Jack Frost
Date first posted: March 1, 2024
Date last updated: March 1, 2024
Faded Page eBook #20240301
This eBook was produced by: Lisa, Pat McCoy & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
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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
| SIZE: 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| Size 10 needles | |
| 1 Crochet hook (size 3 up to 8) | |
| 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 (use single strand)—4 oz. Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| OR | |
| 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6 (use double strand)—2 oz. Jack Frost Wintuk Sport Yarn | |
| Gauge: 4 stitches = 1 inch | |
| BACK: | |
| Cast on 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96 sts. Work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 16 inches, or desired length to underarm. | |
| ARMHOLES: | |
| Bind off 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. | |
| Decrease 1 st each side every other row 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5 times. (40, 44, 50, 54, 60, 64 sts). Work even until armhole measures about 4½ inches. Knit 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 sts, bind off center 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 sts, knit to end of row. Join another piece of yarn, and working on both sides at once, work even on 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 sts until armhole measures 6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 8½ inches. Bind off. | |
| FRONT: | |
| Cast on 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96 sts. Work in stockinette st for 16 inches, or desired length to underarm. | |
| ARMHOLES: | |
| Bind off 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. | |
| Decrease 1 st each side every other row 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5 times. | |
| Knit 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 sts, bind off center 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 sts, knit to the end of the row. Join another piece of yarn and working on both sides at once, work even on 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 sts until armhole measures same as the back. Bind off. Sew shoulder and side seams. Work 1 row of S.C. around armholes, neck, and bottom. | |
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. | 7901—The Tank Top | 2 |
| " | 7902—Child’s Striped Poncho | 4 |
| " | 7903—Mini Poncho, Nocturne Poncho | 6 |
| " | 7904—Two Piece Traveler | 8 |
| " | 7905—Beginner’s Delight | 10 |
| " | 7906—Super Easy, Fast & “In” | 12 |
| " | 7907—Knit Bolero & Skirt | 14 |
| " | 7908—Evening Elegance | 16 |
| " | 7909—Top & Pants Elegance | 18 |
| " | 7910—Fancy Frill Dress | 20 |
| " | 7911—Surfer Shirt | 22 |
| " | 7912—Poncho 2 Color | 24 |
| " | 7913—Sugar ’N Spice | 26 |
| " | 7914—Vest | 28 |
| " | 7915—Diamond Lace Cape | 30 |
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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
| SIZES: 2-6 and 7-12 | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| 2, 3-4 oz. pull skeins Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type in different colors, or small amounts of leftover yarn in different colors. | |
| 1—“K” Crochet Hook | |
| Gauge: 3 DC = 1 inch | |
| NOTE: | Keep in mind that a poncho has four points (Front and back, and two shoulder points). You are working from the top down. |
| STRIPING PATTERN: | |
| Three rows of each color or stripe as desired with leftover yarn. | |
| Chain 36, 48. | |
| ROW 1— | DC in the 4th ch, 1 DC in each of the next 7, 10 chain, * 3 DC in next chain, 1 DC in each of the next 7, 10 ch, repeat from * twice, 2 DC in the last chain. |
| ROW 2— | Ch 3, turn, 2 DC in the first DC, 1 DC in each of the next 9, 12 DC, 3 DC in the next DC (mark this stitch as the center stitch of the shoulder point, as all increases will always be made in the center stitch of the previous increases), 1 DC in each of the next 9, 12 DC, 5 DC in the next DC (mark this as the back point and do all increases in the center stitch), 1 DC in each of the next 9, 12 DC, 3 DC in the next DC (mark this as the shoulder point and do all increases in the center stitch), 1 DC in each of the next 9, 12 DC, 3 DC in the last DC. |
| ROW 3— | Ch 3, (this counts as the first DC), turn, 1 DC in the first DC, work to the center point of the shoulder, 3 DC in the center point, work to the center point of the back, 3 DC in the center point, work to the center point of the shoulder, 3 DC in the center point, work to the last stitch, 2 DC in the top of the ch 3. Remember to work the striping pattern. |
| ROW 4— | Ch 3, (counts as the first DC), turn, 2 DC in the first DC, work to the center point of the shoulder, 3 DC in the center point, work to the center point of the back, 5 DC in the back point, work to the center point of the shoulder, 3 DC in the shoulder point, work to the last stitch, 3 DC in the top of the ch 3. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 once. |
| ROW 5— | (Joining Row) Work one slip stitch in the top of the ch 3 on the other side (this will be the center of the front point), ch 3, 2 DC in the same stitch, continuing in pattern, work 3 DC in each of the remaining 3 points, ending 1 slip stitch in the top of the ch 3. |
| ROW 6— | Slip stitch across 1 stitch, ch 3 (this counts as the first DC), continuing in pattern work 5 DC in the center stitch of the back and front points and 3 DC in the center of the shoulder points. (this will make the front and back points longer) (always join the end of the row with a slip stitch to the top of the ch 3). |
| ROW 7— | Slip stitch across 2 stitches, ch 3, (this counts as the first DC), continuing in pattern work 3 DC in each center stitch of the four points. Repeat rows 6 and 7 until poncho is 16, 20 rows in length. |
| FINISHING: | |
| Border— | Starting at the left side of the neck, work one row of SC around the front opening. Using a double strand of yarn, make a 4 foot chain. Lace up the front. |
| FRINGE: | |
| Using desired colors, cut 7" long pieces of yarn. Holding three pieces together. Work a slip knot in every other stitch. | |
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• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| SIZES: 2-6 and 7-12 | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1—“K” hook | |
| 1, 2-4 oz. Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| Chain 52, 61. Join with a slip stitch. | |
| ROW 1— | Ch 2, 1 DC in each ch around, join with a slip stitch to the top of the ch 2. |
| ROW 2— | * Ch 3, 1 SC in the 2nd DC, ch 3, 1 SC in the next DC, repeat from the * around. Mark the end of the round. |
| ROW 3— | * Ch 3, 1 SC under the ch 3, repeat from the * around. |
| For the larger size repeat Row 3 twice. | |
| ROW 4— | * Work ch 3, 1 SC under the next ch 3; four times, ch 3, 1 SC under the same ch 3 (an increase), repeat from the * around. |
| ROWS 5-18 | Smaller size, 7-19 Larger size: |
| * Ch 4, 1 SC under the next space, repeat from the * around. For the smaller size end off. | |
| Larger Size Row 20—Working even, increase in every 6th space. Work even for 4 more rows. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Using double yarn make a 36" chain. On the smaller size work a border of SC around the neck. On the larger size work a scallop border of 1 SC in the chain, * skip 2 chain, 5 DC in the next chain, skip 2 chain, 1 SC in the next chain, repeat from the * around. | |
| FRINGE: | |
| Cut 10" pieces of yarn. Holding 3 pieces together, fold in half and work a slip knot in each space around the bottom. | |
| SIZE: One size fits all | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| 3-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| 1—“K” Crochet Hook | |
| Gauge: 4 groups of 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC = 3½" | |
| Chain 72 loosely. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring. | |
| ROW 1— | Ch 2, 1 DC in the first chain, 1 DC in each remaining chain, join with a slip stitch to the 2nd ch. |
| ROW 2— | Ch 3, 1 DC in the same stitch (second chain), 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC in the first DC, * skip 1 DC, 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC in each of the next 2 DC, repeat from the * around, ending skip 1 DC, join with a slip stitch to the 2nd Ch. |
| ROW 3— | Ch 3, 1 DC under the remaining 3rd Ch, * 1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC under the next Ch 1 space, repeat from the * around, ending join with a slip stitch to the 2nd Ch. |
| Repeat Row 3 until piece measures about 6". | |
| ROW 4— | Ch 4, 1 DC under the ch space, * 1 DC, Ch 2, 1 DC under the next Ch space, repeat from the * around, ending join with a slip stitch to the 2nd Chain. Repeat Row 4 until piece measures about 10". |
| ROW 5— | Increase row—Ch 4, 1 DC under the chain space, 1 DC, Ch 2, 1 DC under the next chain space, * 1 DC, Ch 2, 1 DC, Ch 2, 1 DC under the next chain space, 1 DC, Ch 2, 1 DC under each of the next 2 chain spaces, repeat from the * around, ending 1 DC, Ch 2, 1 DC, Ch 2, 1 DC under the Chain space, join with a slip stitch to the 2nd chain. Repeat pattern Row 4 until piece measures 20". End off. |
| FINISHING: | |
| Work 1 row of DC around the neck. Using a double strand of yarn, make a 4 foot chain, and run it through the 2nd row of DC. | |
| FRINGE: | |
| Wrap yarn around a 10" cardboard. Cut one end. Holding 3 pieces together, make a slip knot in each Ch 2 space. | |
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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
| SIZES: | |
| Top Measurement at bustline— | |
| 26, 30, 34, 38, 42 | |
| Skirt Measurement at hip— | |
| 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 Main Color—4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| 1 each Color A and B—4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| 1—“K” Crochet Hook | |
| Gauge: 3 SC = 1" | |
| INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOP | |
| BACK: | |
| With main color, Chain 40, 46, 52, 58, 64 | |
| ROW 1— | 1 SC in the 2nd ch, 1 SC in each remaining chain. |
| ROW 2— | Ch 1, turn, 1 SC in each SC across. Piece will measure 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 inches wide. |
| Repeat Row 2 for pattern. Work even in pattern for 5 more rows. Work 2 rows of Color A, 2 rows of Main Color, 2 rows of B, 2 rows of A, 4 rows of B. Work even with main color until piece measures 18". | |
| ARMHOLES: | |
| ROW 3— | Ch 1, turn, slip stitch across 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 stitches, 1 SC in each SC, not working the last 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 SC. (31, 37, 43, 47, 53 SC) |
| ROW 4— | Decrease row. Ch 1, turn, 1 SC in the second SC, 1 SC in each SC, not working the last SC. (1 SC decreased on each side). Repeat Row four 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 more times (25, 31, 37, 39, 45 SC). Work even until armhole measures 4, 4, 4½, 4½, 4½". |
| ROW 5— | Neck Shaping—Ch 1, turn, work across 9, 11, 13, 14, 16 SC. |
| ROW 6— | Ch 1, turn, 1 SC in the 2nd SC, 1 SC in each remaining SC. |
| ROW 7— | Work even. Repeat Rows 6 and 7—2, 2, 3, 3, 4 more times. (6, 8, 9, 10, 11 SC). Work even until armhole measures 7, 7, 7½, 7½, 8". End off. |
| OTHER SHOULDER—Attach yarn to the neck edge, leaving out 7, 9, 11, 11, 13 SC in the center. Starting with Row 5 work the other shoulder to correspond, reversing the shaping. | |
| FRONT: | |
| Work the same as the back until the armhole decreasing is completed. | |
| Work even until armhole measures 3, 3, 3½, 3½, 4". Work the neck shaping the same as the back, starting with Row 5. | |
| Work even until piece measures 7, 7, 7½, 7½, 8". End off. Work the other shoulder to correspond, reversing the shaping. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew the shoulder and the side seams. Work 1 row of SC around the neck and armhole edges. Block if necessary. | |
| INSTRUCTIONS FOR SKIRT (SIZES ABOVE): | |
| Skirt is planned for 18" length. Make any adjustments before the decreasing. | |
| CHAIN— | 43, 49, 55, 61, 67. Starting with Row 1 of the top back, work even until piece measure 11". Work even until piece measures 17½", decreasing 1 stitch each side every 5th row. |
| WAISTBAND: | |
| Work 1 row of DC. End off. Make 2 pieces. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew seams. Make a 5 foot chain using a double strand of yarn. | |
| Weave the chain through the waistband. Block if necessary. | |
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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
| SIZES: | |
| Dress measurement at bustline—26, 30, 34, 38, 42 | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| Color A— | 1, 1, 1, 2, 2—4 oz. Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type |
| Color B— | 1-4 oz. Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type |
| Color C— | 1-4 oz. Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type |
| 1—“K” and 1—smaller (size 7, 8 or 9) Crochet Hook | |
| Gauge: 3 SC = 1 inch—8 rounds = 2½ inches | |
| Dress is planned for 21, 23½, 26, 26, 26 inch length to the underarm. | |
| STRIPING PATTERN: | |
| 8 rounds of A, 8 rounds of B, 8 rounds of C. | |
| With Color A and K hook, chain 78, 90, 102, 114, 126. | |
| ROUND 1— | Taking care not to twist the chain, join with 1 SC in the first chain, 1 SC in each chain around. |
| ROUND 2— | 1 SC in each SC around, marking the end of the round. Piece should measure 26, 30, 34, 38, 42 inches. Work even for 6 more rounds. Change to color B. Work even in striping pattern for a total of 8, 9, 10, 10, 10 stripes. Using the smaller hook, work 2 rounds of the next color (color C, A, B, B, B) and 2 rounds of the following color. (Color A, B, C, C, C). End off. |
| STRAPS: | |
| With K hook and color B, C, A, A, A, chain 28, 36, 45, 45, 45. | |
| 1 SC in the second chain, 1 SC in each of the remaining chains, | |
| 3 SC in the last chain, working around the piece, 1 SC in the bottom of each SC. End off. Make 2 straps. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew straps about 2½, 3, 3½, 4, 4½ inches in from each side, with the last 1½ inches of the straps overlapping the dress. | |
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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
| SIZE: | |
| Dress Measurement at bustline—26, 30, 34, 38, 42 | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| Color A— | 2, 2, 3, 3, 3-4 oz. Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type |
| Color B & C— | 1-4 oz. Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type, each. |
| 2—1 inch buttons | |
| 1—“K”, and one smaller (7, 8 or 9) Crochet Hook | |
| Gauge: 3 DC = 1 inch | |
| Dress is planned for 20, 23, 26,26, 26 inch length to the underarm. | |
| Make any adjustments after the two stripes are completed. | |
| BACK: | |
| With K hook and Color A, chain 41, 47, 53, 59, 65. | |
| ROW 1— | 1 DC in the 4th ch, 1 DC in each remaining chain. |
| ROW 2— | Ch 3, (this counts as the first DC) turn, 1 DC in the second DC, 1 DC in each remaining DC, ending 1 DC in the top of the turning ch. Piece will measure 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 inches wide. |
| Repeat Row 2—1, 2, 2, 2, 2 more times. | |
| STRIPING PATTERN: | |
| ROW 3— | With Color B, ch 1, turn, 1 SC in the first DC, 1 SC in each remaining DC, ending 1 SC in the turning chain. |
| ROW 4— | Ch 1, turn, 1 SC in each SC across the row. With Color C, work two rows of SC. With Color B, work 2 rows of SC. |
| With Color A work even in DC for 5, 6, 6, 6, 6 rows. | |
| Work 2 rows of SC with Color C, 2 rows of SC with Color B, 2 rows of SC with Color C. With Color A work even in DC until the dress measures 18½, 21½, 24½, 24½, 24½ inches, or 1½ inches less than desired length to underarm. With the smaller hook, work 2 rows of SC with Color B, 2 rows of SC with Color C, and 2 rows of SC with Color B. | |
| With the smaller hook and Color A, work SC across 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 SC, ch 3, work 1 DC in each of the next 4 SC. Ch 3, turn, 1 DC in the second DC, 1 DC in each of the next 2 DC, 1 DC in the top of the turning chain. | |
| Repeat the last row 3, 5, 7, 7, 7 more times. Ch 1, turn, work 1 SC in each of the first two DC, ch 1, (buttonhole made) skip 1 DC, 1 SC in the next DC, 1 SC in the turning ch. Ch 1, turn, 1 SC in each of the first 2 SC, 2 SC under the ch 1, 1 SC in each of the last 2 SC. | |
| Work 1 more row of SC. End off. | |
| Attach Color A on the other side and work the other strap to correspond. | |
| FRONT: | |
| Work the front the same as the back, working 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 rows less DC on each strap, and omitting the ch 1 buttonhole. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew side seams. Sew one button on each strap. | |
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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
| SIZE: | Bust—26, 30, 34, 38, 42 |
| Hips—28, 32, 36, 40, 44 | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1, 1, 2, 2, 2—4 oz. skeins Jack Frost Wintuk BULKY yarn for bolero. | |
| 2, 2, 2, 2, 2—4 oz. skeins Jack Frost Wintuk BULKY yarn for skirt. | |
| Size 15 needles | |
| Gauge: 5 sts = 2 inches | |
| BOLERO BACK: | |
| Cast on 33, 38, 43, 48, 53 sts. Work in seed st (K1, P1, K1, P1 across the row, on the following rows P the K sts, and K the P sts) for 3 rows. Work in stockinette st (K1 row, P1 row) until piece measures about 4½, 5, 5, 5½, 5½ inches, or 1 inch less than desired length to underarm. Keeping the first and the last 8, 8, 9, 10, 11 sts in seed st, work 3 more rows. | |
| ARMHOLES: | |
| Keeping the seed st, bind off 5, 5, 6, 7, 8 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Keeping the first and the last 3 sts in seed st, work even until armhole measures about 3½, 4, 4½, 4½, 5 inches. Work across 3 seed sts, work 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 sts in stockinette st, work 15, 20, 21, 24, 27 sts in seed st, work 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, sts in stockinette, work 3 seed sts. | |
| Repeat last row twice more. Work 3 seed sts, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 sts in stockinette, 3 seed sts, bind off center 9, 14, 15, 18, 21 sts, work 3 seed sts, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 sts in stockinette, 3 seed sts. | |
| Work on the 7, 7, 8, 8, 8 sts in the established pattern until armhole measures about 6½, 7, 7½, 7½, 8 inches. Bind off. | |
| Attach yarn to the other remaining sts, and work to correspond. | |
| LEFT FRONT: | |
| Cast on 19, 21, 24, 26, 29 sts. Work in seed st for 3 rows. Knit across row to the last 5 sts, work the last 5 sts in seed st. Keeping the 5 sts at the front edge in seed st, work in stockinette st until the front measures about 4½, 5, 5, 5½, 5½ inches, the same as the back. Working the 8, 8, 9, 10, 11 sts at the armhole edge, and the 5 sts at the front edge in seed st, work even for 3 rows (4 rows for the left front). Bind off 5, 5, 6, 7, 8 sts at the armhole edge, work to the end of the row. | |
| Keeping the 3 sts at the arm edge and the 5 sts at the front edge in seed st, work even for 5 rows. Keeping the 3 sts at the arm edge and 10, 12, 13, 14, 16 sts at the front edge in seed st and the center 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 sts in stockinette, work even for 3 rows. At the front edge bind off 7, 9, 10, 11, 13 sts. Work even in established pattern on 7, 7, 8, 8, 8 sts until the armhole measures the same as the back. Bind off. | |
| RIGHT FRONT: | |
| Mark the position of 4 buttonholes on the left front. Start the first one on the 4th row from the bottom, and the last one on the 4th row below the front bind off edge. When the marked row for the buttonhole is reached work 2 seed sts, yarn over very tightly, K2 together, work 1 seed st. | |
| Work the right front the same as the left, reversing shaping. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew side and shoulder seams. Sew 4 buttons on left side. | |
| SKIRT | |
| Skirt is planned for 15 inches long. | |
| Cast on 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 sts. Work in seed st for 3 rows. | |
| PATTERN ROWS: | |
| Rows 1, 5 Knit | |
| Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 Purl | |
| Row 3— | K1, *yo, K2 together, K2, repeat from * across, ending K2, K3, K0, K1, K2 |
| Row 7— | K3, * yo, K2 together, K2, repeat from * across, ending yo, K2 together, K2, 3, 0, 1, 2. |
| Work in pattern until piece measures about 14 inches. Work in ribbing of K1, P1, for 3 rows. Waist row P2 sts, * yo, work 2 sts together, repeat from * across row. Continue in ribbing for 3 rows. | |
| Bind off. Make 2 pieces. Sew seams. Cut 4—60 inch pieces of yarn. Hold pieces together, knot each end, slip in waist. | |
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• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| MATERIALS: | |
| 4—4 oz. pull-skeins Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| 3 large buttons (about 1¼-1½") | |
| 1 “K” hook | |
| SIZE: (ONE FOR ALL) Cape measures about 30" from top to bottom. | |
| Chain 98. | |
| ROW 1— | (wrong side) 1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC in the 5th ch, * 1 DC in the next second ch, 1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC in the next second ch, repeat from * across, ending 1 DC in the end chain. |
| ROW 2— | (right side) Ch 3, turn, 1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC under the ch 1 space, * 1 front DC (Yarn over hook, insert the hook from the front of the work towards the back, and then from the back towards the front, around the center DC, finish the DC as usual) 1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC under the next ch 1 space, repeat from * across, ending 1 DC in the top of the turning ch. Piece will measure about 32" wide, and there will be 24-1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC spaces. |
| ROW 3— | Ch 3, turn, 1 DC in the first DC (an increase) 1 DC, ch 2, 1 DC under the ch 1 space, * 1 back DC (Yarn over the hook, insert the hook from the back of the work towards the front, and then from the front towards the back, around the center DC, finish the DC as usual), 1 DC, ch 2, 1 DC under the next ch 1 space, repeat from * across, ending 2 DC in the top of the turning chain. |
| ROW 4— | Ch 3, turn, 1 DC in the second DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, * 1 front DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, repeat from * across, ending 1 DC in the last DC, 1 DC in the turning ch. |
| ROW 5— | Ch 3, turn, 1 DC in the second DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, * 1 back DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, repeat from * across, ending 1 DC in the last DC, 1 DC in the turning ch. |
| ROW 6— | Ch 3, turn, 2 DC in the second DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, * 1 front DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, repeat from * across, ending 2 DC in the last DC, 2 DC in the turning ch. |
| ROW 7— | Ch 3, turn, 1 DC in each of the 2nd and 3rd DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, * 1 back DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, repeat from * across, ending 1 DC in each of the last 2 DC, 1 DC in the turning ch. |
| ROW 8— | Ch 3, turn, 1 DC in each of the 2nd and 3rd DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, * 1 front DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, repeat from * across, ending 1 DC in each of the last 2 DC, 1 DC in the turning ch. Repeat rows 7 and 8 until piece measures about 10½"-11", ending with Row 8. |
| ROW 9— | Ch 3, turn, 2 DC in the second DC, 1 back DC in the next DC, 2 DC, ch 3, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, * 1 back DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, repeat from * across, ending 1 back DC in the DC, 2 DC in the last DC, 1 DC in the turning ch. |
| ROW 10— | Front Opening: Ch 3, turn, 1 DC is the 2nd and 3rd DC, 1 front DC in the next DC, * 3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC under the ch 3 space, 1 front DC, repeat from the * 3 times, ending 3 DC under the ch 3 space. |
| ROW 11— | Ch 3, turn, 2 DC in the top of the first DC, * 1 back DC, 3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC under the ch 3 space, repeat from the * across, ending 1 back DC, 1 DC in each of the next 2 DC, 1 DC in the turning ch. Repeat rows 10 and 11 twice. |
| Do not end off. | |
| Attach a new piece of yarn to the ch 3 space of the front opening (the end of the first row 10). | |
| ROW 12— | Ch 3, 2 DC in the same space, * 1 front DC, 3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC under the ch 3 space, repeat from * 13 times, ending 1 front DC, 3 DC under the ch 3 space. |
| ROW 13— | Ch 3, turn, 2 DC in the top of the first DC, * 1 back DC, 3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC under the ch 3 space, repeat from the * across (13 times), ending 1 back DC, 3 DC in the top of the ch 3. Repeat rows 12 and 13 twice. End off. |
| Attach yarn to the ch 3 space of the front opening (the end of the first row 12). | |
| ROW 14— | Ch 3, 2 DC in the same space, * 1 front DC, 3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC under the ch 3 space, repeat from the * 3 times, ending 1 front DC, 1 DC in each of the last 2 DC, 1 DC in the turning ch. |
| ROW 15— | Ch 3, turn, 1 DC in each of the 2nd and 3rd DC, * 1 back DC, 3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC under the ch 3 space, repeat from the * 3 times, 1 back DC, 3 DC in the top of the turning ch. Repeat rows 14 and 15 twice. End off. |
| Pick up the yarn at the end of the first section. | |
| CONNECTING | ROW 16—Ch 3, 1 DC in each of the 2nd and 3rd DC, * 1 front DC, 3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC under the ch 3, repeat from the * 3 times, 1 front DC, 3 DC in the turning ch, ch 3, 3 DC in the first DC, (on the back section) * 1 front DC, 3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC under the ch 3 space, repeat from the last * 13 times, 1 front DC, 3 DC in the turning ch, ch 3, 3 DC in the first DC, (on the front section) * 1 front DC, 3 DC, ch 3, 3 DC under the ch 3 space, repeat from the last * 3 times, 1 front DC, 1 DC in each of the last 2 DC, 1 DC in the turning ch. Work even in pattern until piece measures about 27". End off. |
| FINISHING: | |
| Attach yarn to the top right side. Ch 3, work 1 DC in each DC across, skipping every 6th DC. Ch 3, turn, work 1 DC in each DC across, again skipping every 6th DC. Ch 3, turn, 5 DC in the first DC, * 1 SC in the 3rd DC, 6 DC in the 3rd DC, repeat from the * (scallop border) spacing as necessary to keep the work flat. Work across the top, and down the left front, * 9 DC under the ch 3 space on the bottom, 1 front DC, repeat from the * across the bottom, and work the scallop border up the right front. Work 1 row of SC around the front openings. Sew 3 buttons on the left front. | |
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• MACHINE LAUNDERABLE
• PILL RESISTANT
• ANTI-STRETCH
• NON-ALLERGIC
• READY TO KNIT 4 OZ.
PULL-OUT SKEIN
| SIZE: | |
| Top Measurement at bustline—30", 33", 36", 39" | |
| Top is planned for 17" to underarm, 9½" in pattern, plus a 7½" border which is added later. | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| Color A—5, 6, 6, 6-4 oz. pull-skeins Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type and | |
| Color B—1-4 oz. pull-skein Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type and | |
| Color C—1-4 oz. pull-skein Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| 1—“K” hook | |
| Gauge: 2 groups of 3 DC, Ch 2 = 3"—4 rows = 3" | |
| TOP: | |
| BODY: | |
| Chain 100, 110, 120, 130. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring, taking care not to twist. | |
| ROUND | 1—Ch 3, 1 DC in each of the first 2 chain, * ch 2, skip 2 chain, 1 DC in each of the next 3 chain, repeat from the * around, ending ch 2, skip 2 chain, 1 slip stitch in the top of the ch 3. There will be 20, 22, 24, 26 groups around. Piece will measure 30", 33", 36", 39". |
| ROUND | 2—Ch 3, turn, (work back across the row, rather than around, joining at the end) 2 DC under the first ch 2 space, * ch 2, 3 DC under the next ch 2 space, repeat from the * around, ending ch 2, join with a slip st to the top of the ch 3. Repeat row 2 for pattern. |
| Work even in pattern until piece measures about 9½". | |
| BACK: | |
| ROW 3— | Ch 3, turn, 2 DC under the first ch 2 space, * ch 2, 3 DC under the next ch 2 space, repeat from the * 7, 8, 9, 10 times. |
| ROW 4— | Ch 4, turn, * 3 DC under the ch 2 space, ch 2, repeat from * across, ending 1 DC in the top of the ch 3. |
| Repeat rows 3 and 4 until the armhole is 9, 10, 10, 11 rows long. | |
| End off. | |
| FRONT: | |
| Leaving out two 3 DC (and one ch 2) groups, attach yarn to the next ch 2 space. Starting with Row 3, work even for 6 rows. | |
| ROW 5— | Ch 3, turn, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, * ch 2, 3 DC under the ch 2 space, repeat from the * 1, 1, 2, 2 times. |
| ROW 6— | Ch 4, turn, 3 DC under the ch 2 space, * ch 2, 3 DC under the next ch 2 space, repeat from the * 0, 0, 1, 1 times, ch 2, 1 DC in the top of the ch 3. |
| Work even for 1, 2, 2, 3 more rows. End off. | |
| Work the other side to correspond. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew shoulder seams. Work 1 row of SC around the neck and the armhole edges. | |
| BOTTOM BORDER: | |
| With main color, attach yarn to the bottom of the starting chain. | |
| ROUND | 1—Ch 4, 1 DC in the first ch (of the ch 2 space), * 1 DC between the first and second DC (of the 3 DC group), 1 DC in the first ch (of the ch 2 space), ch 1, 1 DC in the same first ch, repeat from the * around, ending 1 DC between the first and second DC, join with a slip st to the 3rd ch (of the starting ch 4). |
| ROUND | 2—Ch 5, 1 DC under the ch 1 space, * 1 front DC (yarn over the hook, insert the hook from the front towards the back, and then from the back towards the front, around the center DC, finish the DC as usual), 1 DC, ch 2, 1 DC under the ch 1 space, repeat from the * around, ending 1 front DC, join with a slip stitch to the 3rd ch. |
| ROUND | 3—Ch 3, 1 DC under the ch 2 space, ch 2, 2 DC under the same ch 2 space, * 1 front DC, 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, repeat from the * around, ending 1 front DC, join with a slip stitch to the 3rd ch. |
| Repeating Round 3, work 1 more round with the main color, 1 round of Color B, 1 round of main color, 1 round of Color C, 1 round of main color, 1 round of Color B, 1 round of main color, 1 round of Color C, and 1 round of main color. End off. | |
| PANTS: | |
| Gauge: 2 groups of 3 DC, ch 2 = 3"—4 rows = 3" | |
| Pants measurement at hip—30", 33", 36", 39" | |
| Pants are planned for 30" from the bottom to the crotch, 22½" in pattern, plus a 7½" border which is added later. | |
| LEG: | |
| Chain 70, 75, 80, 85. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring, taking care not to twist. Work Row 1 of the top. There are 14, 15, 16, 17 groups around. Piece will measure 21", 22½", 24", 25½". | |
| Work Row 2 of the top. Repeat Row 2 for pattern. Work even in pattern until piece measures about 22½". End off. | |
| Make 2 pieces. Holding the two pieces with right sides together, not matching the spaces (3 DC should be next to a ch 2) sew 4 spaces together to form the crotch. Attach yarn to where the pieces are joined (back) and work in pattern around: 24, 26, 28, 30 groups. Decrease Round 3, ch 3, turn, 1 DC under the ch 2 space, ch 2, work even in pattern to the ch 2 space before the center of the front, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, 2 DC under the next ch 2 space (a decrease), work even in pattern around to the back, ending 2 DC under the last ch 2 space, join with a slip stitch to the 3rd ch (a decrease). | |
| ROUND | 4—Ch 3, turn, 2 DC under the ch 2 space, work in pattern around, ending 3 DC under the last ch 2 space, ch 2, join with a slip stitch to the 3rd ch. Repeat rounds 3 and 4 once more: 20, 22, 24, 26 groups. Work even for 2 rows. |
| ROUND | 5—Ch 3, turn, 2 DC under the space, * ch 1, 3 DC under the next space, repeat from * around, ending ch 1, join with a slip st to the top of the ch 3. Repeat Row 5 until 10" above the joining. |
| ROW 6— | Ch 3, turn, * 1 DC under the ch 1 space, 1 DC in the center DC, repeat from * around, ending join with a slip stitch to the 3rd ch. Work 2 more rows of DC. End off. With a double strand of yarn make a 45" chain. |
| Weave in the center row of DC. | |
| BOTTOM BORDER: | |
| Work the same as the top. | |
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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
| SIZE: | |
| Dress measurement at bustline—32", 36", 40" | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| 3, 3, 4—4 oz. Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| 1—“K” Crochet Hook | |
| Dress is planned for 21" to the underarm, plus a 3½" border which is added later. | |
| Gauge: 5 spaces = 3 inches | |
| Chain 56, 62, 68 | |
| ROW 1— | 1 DC in the 4th ch, * ch 1, 1 DC in 2nd ch, repeat from * to the end. Piece will measure 16", 18", 20" wide. |
| ROW 2— | Ch 4, turn, 1 DC under the ch 1 space, * ch 1, 1 DC under the next ch 1 space, repeat from the * across, ending ch 1, 1 DC under the ch 4 space. |
| Repeat Row 2 for pattern. Work even in pattern for 21", or desired length to the underarm. | |
| ARMHOLES: | |
| ROW 3— | Ch 1, turn, slip stitch across 6 stitches (3 spaces), ch 3, 1 DC under the next ch 1 space, work even in pattern across the row, not working the last 3 spaces. Work even on remaining spaces until armhole measures 7, 7½, 8". |
| End off. | |
| FRONT: | |
| Work the same as the back until 6, 6, 7 rows below the shoulder. | |
| NECK SHAPING: | |
| ROW 4— | Work across 14, 15, 17 spaces (ch 4 plus 14, 15, 17 DC). |
| ROW 5— | Ch 2, turn, 1 DC under the second ch 1 space, work even to the end. |
| ROW 6— | Work across 12, 13, 15 spaces. Continue in this way to decrease 1 DC each row until the front is the same length as the back. End off. |
| Attach yarn to the other armhole side, and starting with Row 4, work the other side to correspond. | |
| Sew shoulder and side seams. Work 2 rows of SC around each armhole. | |
| DIAMOND LACE BORDER: | |
| Starting at the bottom, work 1 SC under any ch 1 space, * pull the loop on the hook up about ¾ inch, ch 1, ch 1 and pull the loop up ¾ inch, ch 1, 1 SC in the second ch 1 space, repeat from the * around. | |
| On the following rows work the SC under the hole of the previous row. Work 5 rows of border around the bottom. | |
| Starting at the top of the 7th row of DC from the bottom, work 5 rows of diamond lace border around the dress. Work one row of border around the neck, working 1 SC under each ch 1 space on the back of the neck, and 1 SC under the first DC on the front, * 2 SC under the next DC, 1 SC under the next DC, repeat from the * around. | |
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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
| SIZES: | |
| 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46 | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| No. 10 needles, 1 crochet hook (sizes 5, 6, 7 or 8) | |
| STRIPES: 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2-4 oz. Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting | |
| Worsted type—each of 2 colors. | |
| OR | |
| SOLID: 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4-4 oz. Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| Gauge: 4 sts = 1 inch | |
| BACK: | |
| Cast on 52, 60, 68, 76, 84, 92 stitches. | |
| STRIPING PATTERN: | |
| * Work 14 rows of Color A, then 14 rows of Color B, repeat from the * | |
| Work in stockinette stitch for 16", or desired length to the underarm. | |
| ARMHOLES (BACK): | |
| Bind off 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch each side every other row 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5 times. (40, 46, 52, 58, 64, 70 stitches). Work even until armholes measure 4½". Knit 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20 stitches, bind off the center 18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 30, knit to the end of the row. Join another piece of yarn, and working on both sides at once, work even until armholes measure 6½, 6¾, 7¼, 7¾, 8, 8½". Bind off. | |
| FRONT: | |
| Cast on 52, 60, 68, 76, 84, 92 stitches. Work even for 16 inches, or desired length to the underarm. | |
| ARMHOLES (FRONT): | |
| Bind off 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch each side every other row 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5 times. Knit 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20 sts, bind off the center 18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 30 sts, knit to the end of the row. | |
| Join another piece of yarn and work even until the armholes measure 6½, 6¾, 7¼, 7¾, 8, 8½ inches. Bind off. | |
| SLEEVES: | |
| Cast on 43, 48, 53, 58, 63, 68 stitches. Work even for 3, 3, 3½, 3½, 4, 4". | |
| ARMHOLES: | |
| Bind off 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch each side every other row 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10 times. Bind off 2 stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows. Bind off the remaining 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 28 stitches. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew the side and shoulder seams. Work 1 row of SC around the neck, bottom, and armhole edges. | |
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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
| SIZE: ONE SIZE FOR ALL | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| One “K” Crochet hook | |
| 6—4 oz. pull-skeins—4 Color A, 2 Color B—Jack Frost | |
| Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| Gauge: 5½ stitches to 2 inches | |
| Note: Keep in mind that a poncho has four points (Front & Back) and two shoulder points. You are working from the TOP down. | |
| STRIPING PATTERN | |
| 10 rows of Color A | |
| 1 row of B, | |
| 2 rows of A, | |
| 2 rows of B, | |
| 2 rows of A, | |
| 4 rows of B, | |
| 2 rows of A, | |
| 2 rows of B, | |
| 2 rows of A, | |
| 1 row of B, | |
| 2 rows of A | |
| CHAIN 60 | |
| Join with a slip st to make a circle. | |
| Row 1— | Ch 3, * 3 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 14 ch sts., repeat from * twice. 3 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the last 13 sts, join with a slip st to the top of ch 3. |
| Row 2— | Slip st across 1 st, ch 3, 5 dc in the next st, (This will be the center stitch of the back point, and all increases will always be made in the center st of the previous increases) 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, 3 dc in the next st (center of shoulder point), 1 dc in each of next 16 sts, 3 dc in the next st (Center of shoulder point) 1 dc in each of the last 15 sts, join with a slip stitch to the top of ch 3. (Always join end of row with a slip stitch to the top of ch 3.) |
| Row 3— | Slip st across 2 sts, ch 3; continuing in pattern, work 3 dc in each center st of the four points. |
| Row 4— | Slip st across 1 st, ch 3; continuing in pattern, work 5 dc in the center st of back and front points, and 3 dc in the center of shoulder points. (This will make your front and back points longer.) |
| REPEAT ROW 3 & 4—until striping pattern is completed. | |
| Put Fringe around bottom (See Photo) | |
| Work 2 rows of sc around neck to finish. | |
| Block if necessary with a damp cloth. | |
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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
| SIZES: | |
| 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 | |
| CHEST—22, 24, 26, 28, 30 | |
| Gauge: 3 blocks & 3 spaces = 3½" | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| 3, 3, 4, 4, 4-2 oz. pull-skeins Jack Frost Wintuk Sport Yarn | |
| 2 yards of ribbon | |
| 3 buttons | |
| MIDDLE SECTION OF BACK: | |
| Chain 49, 54, 59, 64, 69. | |
| ROW 1— | 1 DC in 7th Ch, 1 DC in each of the next 2 ch, * Ch 2, skip 2 chain, 1 DC in each of the next 3 Ch, repeat from * across, (9, 10, 11, 12, 13 blocks and spaces). |
| ROW 2— | Ch 4, turn, * 3 DC under the Ch 2 space, Ch 2, repeat from the * across, ending 3 DC under the turning chain. |
| Piece will measure 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 inches wide. | |
| ROW 3— | Repeat Row 2. |
| ARMHOLES: | |
| ROW 4— | Ch 1, turn, slip stitch across 5 stitches (1 block and 1 space), Ch 4, 3 DC under the Ch 2 space, work even across row, not working across the last 3 DC and the turning chain. (7, 8, 9, 10, 11 blocks and spaces). Work even in pattern until armhole measures about 5, 5½, 6, 6½, 7". |
| NECK SHAPING AND SHOULDER: | |
| ROW 5— | Ch 4, turn, 3 DC under the Ch 2 space, * Ch 2, 3 DC under the Ch 2 space, repeat from the * 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 times. (3, 3, 3, 3, 4 spaces) Repeat Row 5 once. |
| ROW 6— | Repeat Row 5, ending with Chain 9, 9, 14, 14, 14. |
| FRONT NECK SHAPING: | |
| ROW 7— | 1 DC in the 7th Ch, 1 DC in each of the next 2 chain, sizes 8, 10, and 12 only, Ch 2, skip 2 Chain, 1 DC in each of the last 3 Ch, all sizes, work even in pattern across row. (4, 4, 5, 5, 6 spaces). Work even in pattern until armhole measures about 10, 11, 12, 13, 14", ending at armhole edge. |
| ROW 8— | Ch 9, turn, 1 DC in 7th Ch, 1 DC in each of next 2 Ch, work even in pattern across row. (5, 5, 6, 6, 7 spaces). |
| Work 2 rows even. End off. | |
| Attach yarn to the other side at the armhole edge, and work the other front to correspond, REVERSING the shaping. Sew the side seams. Dress is now worked down and around. | |
| ROW 9— | Attach yarn to the center DC (of the 3 DC) at the side seam. Ch 2, * 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC under the Ch 2 space, 1 DC in the center DC, (of the 3 DC) repeat from * around, connecting the fronts as necessary, ending with 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC under the Ch 2 space, slip stitch to the 2nd Chain. |
| ROW 10— | Ch 2, * 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC under the Ch 2 space, 1 front DC (yarn over the hook, insert the hook from the front towards the back, and then from the back towards the front, around the center DC, finish the DC as usual), repeat from the * around, ending 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC under the Ch 2 space, slip stitch to the 2nd ch. Repeat Row 10 until piece measures 6½, 7, 7½, 8½, 9" from the armhole. |
| ROW 11— | Ch 2 * 3 DC, Ch 3, 3 DC under the space, 1 front DC, repeat from * around, ending 3 DC, Ch 3, 3 DC under the space, slip stitch to the 2nd Ch. Repeat Row 11 until dress measures about 12½, 13½, 14½, 16½, 17½" from the armhole. |
| ROW 12— | Repeat Row 11, working 1 chain, instead of 3, between the 3 DC. End off. |
| FINISHING: | |
| Starting at the bottom right front edge, work a border of * 1 SC, Ch 1, 2 DC under the DC, skip 1 row, repeat from the *. Work the border up the front, around the neck, and down the other front, spacing as necessary. Work the border around each armhole. | |
| Run the ribbon through the dress in the 3rd row below the armhole. | |
| Sew on 3 buttons. Block if necessary. | |
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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
| SIZE: | |
| 30, 34, 38, 42 | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| 1 Pr. Standard Knitting Needles No. 11 | |
| 1 Bone Crochet Hook No. 6 | |
| 3, 3, 3, 4-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted | |
| Gauge: 3½ sts. to 1 inch | |
| BACK: | |
| Cast on 53, 61, 69, 77 sts. work in pattern as follows: | |
| Knit 1 row. | |
| (wrong side) | Row 1—P1 * hold yarn in back of work and slip the next 3 sts. from left hand needle as if to purl, bring yarn forward and purl next st. repeat from * across row. |
| ROW 2— | knit |
| ROW 3— | purl |
| ROW 4— | K2, knit loop below with next st * K3, knit loop below with next st, repeat from * across row ending K2. |
| ROW 5— | Purl |
| ROW 6— | Knit |
| ROW 7— | Hold yarn in back of work, slip first 2 sts. from left hand needle as if to purl, bring yarn forward and purl next st. * hold yarn in back of work and slip next 3 sts. from left hand needle as if to purl, bring yarn forward and purl next st. repeat from * across row, ending with yarn in back, slip last 2 sts. as if to purl. |
| ROW 8— | Knit |
| ROW 9— | Purl |
| ROW 10— | Knit first st. with loop below * knit next 3 sts. knit next st. with loop below, repeat from * across row ending K3, knit last st. with loop below. |
| ROW 11— | Purl |
| ROW 12— | Knit |
| Repeat above 12 rows for pattern, work to underarm 20 inches. | |
| Bind off 7, 8, 9, 10 sts. each side, work until armhole measures 8 inches. Bind off 7, 8, 9, 10 sts. at the beginning of each of the next 4 rows. Bind off. | |
| RIGHT FRONT: | |
| Cast on 25, 29, 33, 37 sts. Work in pattern to underarm the same as back. Bind off 7, 8, 9, 10 sts. at armhole side, then K2 tog. at neck edge every other row 4, 5, 6, 7 times. Work even until armhole measures the same as back. Bind off 7, 8, 9, 10 sts. at the beginning of every other row twice. | |
| LEFT FRONT: | |
| Work the same as right front reversing shaping. | |
| FINISHING: | |
| Sew shoulders and sides. Work 2 rows of single crochet around vest and 2 rows of single crochet around armholes. | |
| Make 2 chains 18 inches long for tie. | |
| Block with a damp cloth. | |
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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
| SIZE: | |
| One size fits all | |
| MATERIALS: | |
| 3-4 oz. pull skeins, Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted type | |
| Gauge: 4 groups of 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC = 3½" | |
| Chain 51. | |
| ROW 1— | 1 DC in the 4th Ch, 1 DC in each remaining ch. |
| ROW 2— | Ch 3, turn, 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC in 2nd DC, 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC in the next DC, * skip 1 DC, 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC in each of the next 2 DC, repeat from the * across, ending 1 DC in the end chain. |
| ROW 3— | Ch 2, turn, 1 DC in the first DC, * 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC under the Ch 1 space, repeat from the * across, ending 2 DC in the end chain. |
| ROW 4— | Increase Row—Ch 2, turn, 1 DC in the first DC, 1 DC in the next DC, * 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC under the Ch 1 space, 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC under Ch 1 space, repeat from the * across, ending 1 DC in the last DC, 2 DC in the turning chain. |
| ROW 5— | Ch 2, turn, 1 DC in each of the 2nd and 3rd DC, * 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC under the Ch 1 space, repeat from the * across, ending 1 DC in each of the last 2 DC, 1 DC in the end chain. Work even in pattern Row 5 for 4 more rows. |
| ROW 6— | Increase Row—Ch 2, turn, 1 DC in each of the 2nd and 3rd DC, work even in pattern, working 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC under every 4th space, ending 1 DC in each of the last 2 DC, 1 DC in the end ch. Work even in pattern until the piece measures 18". |
| Diamond Lace Border. . . . | |
| ROW 7— | Ch 3, turn, 1 TC in each of the 2nd and 3rd DC, Ch 1, pull the loop on the hook up about ¾ inch, Ch 1, 1 SC under the Ch 1 space, * pull the loop on the hook up about ¾ inch, Ch 1, Ch 1 and pull up ¾ inch, Ch 1, 1 SC under the next Ch 1 space, repeat from the * across, ending pull the loop up ¾ inch, Ch 2, 1 TC in each of the last 2 DC, 1 TC in the end chain. |
| ROW 8— | Ch 3, turn, 1 TC in each of the 2nd and 3rd TC, Ch 1, pull the loop up ¾ inch, Ch 1, 1 SC under the small hole of the previous row, Ch 1, * pull the loop up ¾ inch, Ch 1, Ch 1, and pull the loop up ¾ inch, Ch 1, 1 SC under the next hole of the previous row, repeat from the * across, ending pull the loop up ¾ inch, Ch 2, 1 TC in each of the last 2 TC, 1 TC in the end ch. |
| ROW 9— | Repeat Row 8, not using the small hole at the beginning and the end of the row. Repeat Row 8, Row 9, and Row 8. Do not end off. |
| FINISHING: | |
| Continuing with the yarn, work one row of SC up the front, spacing as necessary, Ch 2, work 1 row of DC around the neck, skipping every 4th DC, work 1 row of SC down the other front. End off. | |
| Weave a 4 foot cord or a 4 foot chain of double yarn through the 2nd row of DC. | |
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
DC—Double 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 | printed in u.s.a.
“Wintuk” DuPont Yarn Certification Mark—“Orton” DuPont Registered Trademark
TRANSCRIBER NOTES
Misspelled words and printer errors have been corrected.
Punctuation has been maintained except where obvious printer errors occur.
Book cover is placed in the public domain.
[The end of The Gypsy Crochet Thing by Jack Frost]