"Press" Knitting Pattern

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 300, 1 December 1936, Page 2

"Press" Knitting Pattern

MW* ' . Shetland PATTERNED ’■ «■ I - SHAWLS.

Below we give instructions for the making of Shetland Pattern Shawls, in the 2, 3 and 4-ply Ladyfehip Scotch Fingering. (1 These are of great utility, and can f’ e used for a baby; invalid, or as a aiinent to be slipped over the shoulder's when a lithe extra warmth is •required. i Knitted on fairly thick needles, the twork grows rapidly, and the pattern -is very simple to follow. The Shawls can be knitted in two or more’colours, or all in one colour, whichever the worker prefers. For 3-Ply Shawl. ; Materials required: 3ozs. 3-ply ‘Ladyship Scotch Fingering, whitey 7 ; ozs. 3-ply Ladyship Scotch Fingering, fhaturaf; 1 pair Knitting Needles, No. ifi. Measurement. —52 inches square. Garter Stitch after press-. Wpg. 9 stitches to 2 inches in width; I'SLO ridges (20 rows) to 3 inches, in ufepth. ’ The full directions which - follow are for this Shawl. L*For 4-Ply Shawl (as Illustrated), y Materials required: 7oz. 4-ply Ladiy|ship Scotch Fingering, pink; 4ozs. p-ply Ladyship Scotch Fingering, kblue; X pair :Knitting Needles, No. 4. Measurement. —50 inches square. Ten•hfon—Garter stitch before pressing. M stitches to 1 inch in width; 4 trudges to 1 inch in depth. , Begin) by casting on 63 s'ts., and yknit in garter stitch for 106 rows or j&3 until you have a perfectly square piece of knitting. ® IMPORTANT.—Aa different dyedots should not’ be worked ipto 'the jjsame garment? it is most iinportant Jthat you should make sure of having Sufficient wonl front 'ithe one dye-lot to complete the' garment.. Each dye■•]'ot has a serrate letter, which is ' shown ohvthe label of the bundle or Abbreviations.—K, knit; |P, purl; sts., stitches; 'tog., together; M, make ‘1 by’ bringing the wool forward; rep., {repeat. \ .Alteration in Size—For a slightly larger Shawl, use thicker needles, or a size which produces fewer switches to the inch. For a slightly smaller Shawl, use finef needles, or a size ■which produces mqr'e stitches to the inch. ' '

' NOTE. —If a larger Shawl is required, this can be made either by using a size larger needles, or by casting on stitches (the number of stitches used Xthe. pattern) extra, in which case more wool will be needed than stated above. Work- the border in the same way as stated in the instructions for the 3-ply Shawl. Below we give a scale of measurements for the centre square—before pressing—worked at varying tensions. Using 4-Ply Wool and c No. 4 Needles. 44 stitches worked at 4 stitches to 1 inch will give a square of 11 inches. 63 stitches worked at 4 stitches to 1 inch will give a square of 16 inches. 101 stitches worked at 4 stitches to 1 inch will give a square of 25 inches. Using 3-Ply Wool and No. 5 Needles. 44 stitches worked at 4J stitches to 1 inch will give a square of 10 inches. 63 stitches worked at 4J stitches to, 1 inch 'Will give a square of 14 inches. 101 stitches worked at 4J stitches to 1 inch will give a square of 22 inches. NOTE.—If you wish * to make a larger or smaller square than the measurenients stated above, cast on 19 stitches more, or 19 stitches less, than stated in the above scale. 19 stitches make one pattern for the border, but 6 extra stitches are added to the number of 19’s cast on.

For>»Shawl Made in 3-Ply Ladyship Scotch Fingering. Using, the No. 5 needles, and the natural shade of wool, begin with the centre of the Shawl ,by casting on 101 sts., and knit 172 rows (86 ridges) or until you have a perfectly square piece of knitting. **Next row: K 1, * M 1 to K 2 tog Repat from * all along the row.

K 5 rows Garter Stitch. Now begin the pattern, and work (in stripes of 18 rows each colour) as follows: Ist pattern , row. Right side of work towards you, * M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1 (K 2 tog. 3 times. Repeat from * to the last 6 sts., M 1 and K 1 for 6 times. (107 sts. on the needle). Knit 5 rows of Garter Stitch between every’ pattern row. 2nd pattern row. K 3, * M 1 and K;1 for 6 time|i, (K 2 tog. 3 Kl,' (K 2 tog. 3 times). Repeat from * to the last 9 sts., M 1 and K 1 for 6 'times, K 3. (113 sts on /the needle).

3rd. pattern row. M 1 and K 1 for 4 times, K 2 tog., * M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 times). Repeat from * to the last 12 sts., M 1 and K 1 for 6 'times, K 2 tog., M 1 and K 1 for 4 times. (125 sts. on the needle). 4th. pattern row. Usiing the white wool, work M 1 and 1 for 3 times, (K 2 tog.,) K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 times), ♦ Ml and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1, (KT2 tog. 3 times. Repeat from * to life last 18 sts., M 1 and K 1 for 6 tunes, ,(K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1 K ££og. , M 1, and K 1 for 3 times. (129$£ts. on the needle). sth. pattern i$W. M 1 and K 1, 3 times, (K 2 tog;™jtwice), K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 times), * M 1 and K 1 for .6 times, (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1„ (K 2 tog. 3 times). Repeat from * to the last 20 sts., M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog. 3 times), KI (K 2 tog., twice), M 1 and K, 1 for 3 times (131 sts. on the needle). 6 th. pattern row. M -1 and K 1 for 4 times, (K-2 tog.’twice), K 1 (K 2. tog. 3 times), * M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 ’times).' Repeat from * to the last 21 sts., M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog, 3 times), K 1, (K 2 tog. twice), M 1 and K 1 for 4 times. (135 s’ts. on the needle). 7th. pattern row. Change to the natural w\ol, M 1 and K 1 for 4 times, * (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1 (K 2 tog. 3 times), M* 1 and K 1 for 6 times. Repeat from * to the last 17 sts., (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 ’times), M 1 and K 1 for 4 times. (137 sts. on the needle). Bth. pattern row. M 1 and K 1 for 5 (K 2 tog. 3 times), KI, K 2 tog. 3 times), M 1 and K 1 for 6 times. Repeat from * to the last 18 sts., (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1 (K 2 tog. 3 times), M 1 and K 1 for 5 times. (141 sts. on the needle). 9th pattern row: K 1, * M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog. 3 times) ( K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 times). Repeat from * to the last 7 sts., M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, Kl. (147 sts. on the needle). 10th. pattern row. Change to the white wool. M 1 and K 1 twice, K 2 tog. ♦ M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 times) Repeat from * to the last 10 sts., Ml and K 1 for 6 times, K 2 tog., M 1 and K 1 twice. (155 sts. on the needle). ,

11th. pattern row. -M 1 and K 1 for 4 times,- (K 2 tog. twice), * M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (R 2 tog. 3 times), K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 times). Repeat from * to the last 14 sts., M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog. twice), M 1 and.K 1 for 4 times. (165 sts on the needle). 12th. pattern row. M 1 and K 1 for 4 times, K 2 tog., K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 times), * Al 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 times). Repeat from * to the last 19 sts., M 1 and K J for 6 times, (K. 2 tog. 3 times), K 1 , K 2 tog., M 1 and K 1 for 4 times. (171 sts. on the needle). 13th. pattern row. Change to the natural wool. Mi 1 and K 1 for 5 times, (K 2 tog. twice), K 1, (K 2

tog. 3 times), * M 1 and K 1 for (i times, (K 2 tog. 3 times), KI (K 2 tog. 3 times). Repeat from * to the last 2 2sts., M 1 and K 1 for 6 times (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1 (K 2 tog. twice), M 1 and K 1 for 5 times. (177 sts. on the needle). 14th. pattern row. * M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog. for 3 rows), K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 times). Repeat from * to the last 6 sts., M 1 and K 1 for 6 times. (183 sts. on the needle). 15th. pattern row. K 3, * M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, (K 2 tog. 3 times), K 1, (K 2 tog. 3 times). Repeat from * to the last 9 sts., M 1 and K 1 for 6 times, K 3. (189 sts. on the needle). Knit 5 rows in Garter stitch, then cast off loosely. With right side of work towards you, pick up 101 stitches from the row ends down the side of the centre square, then join the wool at one end (right side of work towards you), and work the border pattern from **, repeating the stripes as before, 18 rows natural, 18 rows white, 18 rows natural, 18 rows white, 18 rows natural. Cast off loosely. Work the other two sides to correspond.

When you have completed the border on all four sides of the square, neatly join the corners together, leaving the stitches fairly loose to give a lacy effect. Pin out the Shawl to the measurements stated, and press on the wrong side carefully with a hot iron over a damp cloth, taking particular care not to stretch the border of the Shawl at the corners. It will be easier for pressing if the centre square is pinned out to give a 25in. square ,and pressed first. Pin out the border in sections, beginning at one corner, and pin out to a depth of 15 in. Then pin out the remainder of the border to the same depth on each side. This will ensure the border being even all round.