CROCHETED PINK SHELL WITH TASSELS
SIZES: Small, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
3 (4) skeins Pink
Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch
Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Large size given in parentheses.
BACK: Ch 10 (8), 1 s c in 2nd st from hook and in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn. 2nd ROW: S c in 1st s c, * d c in next s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. 3rd ROW: 2 s c in each of the 1st 2 sts, work in s c across row working 2 s c in each of the last 2 sts, turn. 4th ROW: Sl st in 1st s c, ch 3 (counts as 1st d c), * s c in next s c, d c in next s c, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn. 5th ROW: For Small Size work 1 s c in each st; for Large Size repeat 3rd row. 6th ROW: Same as 2nd row, cut yarn, 13 (15) sts. Work 3 more scallops in same manner.
NEXT ROW: Join Scallops: With wrong side of last row of scallops toward you attach yarn in 1st st of 1st scallop, s c in same space for Small Size; for Large Size dec 1 st in 1st 2 sts, 1 s c in each st of scallop, * ch 1, 1 s c in each st of next scallop, repeat from * across next 2 scallops dec 1 st at end of row for Large Size only. NEXT ROW: Repeat 4th (2nd) row of pattern working 1 st in ch 1 space, 55 (61) sts. Repeat from 2nd to 5th row for pattern working even and omitting increases. Work even until section measures 10½ (11) inches or length desired from joining of scallops. NEXT ROW: SHAPE ARMHOLES: Sl st across 3 (3) sts, work across row to within last 3 (3) sts, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row (to dec: * insert hook in next st, pull yarn through, repeat from * once, y o hook and pull through all loops). NEXT ROW: Work even. Repeat the last 2 rows twice (both sizes). Work even until armholes measure 7 (7½) inches. NEXT ROW: SHAPE SHOULDERS AND NECK: Sl st across 3 (4) sts, work across next 7 (8) sts, dec 1 st in next 2 sts for neck shaping, turn. NEXT ROW: Working 1 shoulder at a time, dec 1 st at beg of row. NEXT ROW: Sl st across 3 (4) sts, work in pattern across row dec 1 st at neck edge, turn. NEXT ROW: Work even, cut yarn. With wrong side of last long row toward you skip next free 19 (21) sts, attach yarn in next st, dec 1 st in 1st 2 sts, work across row to within last 3 (4) sts, then complete same as opposite shoulder.
FRONT: Work same as Back until armholes measure 5½ (6) inches. NEXT ROW: SHAPE NECK: Work across 10 (12) sts, dec 1 st in next 2 sts, turn. NEXT ROW: Work even. NEXT ROW: Work across row dec 1 st at neck edge, turn. Repeat the last 2 rows once. Work even until Armhole measures same as Back, Shape Shoulder same as Back Shoulder working neck edge even. With wrong side of last long row toward you skip next 19 (21) sts, attach yarn in next st, dec 1 st in 1st 2 sts, work across row, then work same as opposite side reversing shaping.
FINISHING: Block each section slightly. Sew shoulder and side seams. Attach yarn in seam at lower edge, * work 1 s c in each row of scallop, 1 s c in each st across lower edge of scallop, 1 s c in each row on opposite side of scallop, 1 s c in ch 1 between scallop, repeat from * all around, join, cut yarn. Attach yarn in seam at underarm and work a row of sc all around armhole working 1 s c in each st at underarm and 1 s c in each row. Work other armhole in same manner.
NECK EDGE: Attach yarn at left shoulder edge and work 1 s c in each row to within 2 rows from neck edge, * insert hook on side of next row, pull yarn through, repeat from * once, insert hook in next free st at front neck edge, pull yarn through, y o hook and pull through all loops at one time, work across front edge sts to within last st and work next st and next 2 rows in same manner as opposite corner, then work 1 s c in each row and in each st all around, join. NEXT ROUND: Work 1 s c in each s c, join, cut yarn.
TASSEL: Wind yarn 15 times over 4 inch cardboard, tie one end, remove from cardboard. Tie again 1 inch from tying, cut opposite end. Work 7 more tassels in same manner. Tie a tassel between each scallop.
Simple, Smart,
Norwegian Design
knit a beanie
to match
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED
7 (8, 8) skeins Sand
1 skein (all sizes) Black will make sweater and Hat
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 5 and No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
1 set Double Pointed Knitting Needles No. 5 and No. 8
GAUGE For No. 8 Needles: 9 sts = 2 inches
Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes given in parentheses.
BACK: With Sand and No. 5 needles cast on 93 (97, 101) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2½ inches (all sizes). Change to No. 8 needles and work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) until back measures 16 (16, 16½) inches from beg or desired length to underarm. SHAPE ARMHOLES: Bind off 5 sts (all sizes) at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st at beg and end of every row 4 times (all sizes). Start pattern following chart on this page. Work from right to left to center of chart, then work from left to right of center to complete design. When armholes measure 9 (9½, 10) inches SHAPE SHOULDERS: NEXT 2 ROWS: Bind off 7 (8, 8) sts at beg of each row, then bind off 8 sts (all sizes) at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off 8 (8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Place remaining 29 (31, 33) sts on st holder.
FRONT: Work same as back until armholes measure 6½ inches (all sizes). NEXT ROW: Work across 26 (27, 29) sts. Attach a 2nd skein of yarn, work across 23 (25, 25) sts and place these sts on st holder; work across remaining 26 (27, 29) sts. Working both sides at same time dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 3 (3, 4) times. Work even until armholes measure same as back. Bind off shoulder same as back.
SLEEVES: With Sand and No. 5 needles cast on 47 (49, 51) sts. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2½ inches. Change to No. 8 needles and work in stockinette st inc 1 st each side every inch until there are 67 (71, 75) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 17 (17½, 19) inches from beg or length desired to underarm. SHAPE SLEEVE: Centering design follow chart, bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows; then dec 1 st at beg and end of every other row until there are 29 (31, 33) sts; then bind off 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off remaining sts.
FINISHING: Block each section. Sew underarm, shoulder and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position.
NECK BAND: With No. 5 d p n pick up 82 (86, 90) sts, this includes sts from st holders. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 6 inches, bind off loosely in ribbing.
