Imagine Yourself In This Jumper

Radio Record, 17 July 1936, Page III

Imagine Yourself In This Jumper

Materials required: 90z. 3-ply "Viyella" knitting yarn, shade V.35 (strawberry pink). Alternate shades :-V.53 (cardinal). and V.45 (juniper). 1 medium crochet hook. 6 buttons. 2 press studs. "Viyella" Pins:-1 pair No. 11; 1 spare No. 11 double-pointed. American Pins:-1l pair No. 2; 1 spare No. 2 double-pointed. Measurements:-Bust 34 inches; length from shoulder to bottom, 24 inches. long sleeve seam, 19 inches; short sleeve seam, 6 inches. Tension:-9 sts to 1 inch in stocking stitch; 10 rows to 1 inch in stocking stiteh (before pressing). Abbreviations :-k-knit, p-purl. sts-stitches, tog-together. st-st-stocking stitch, dec-double. crochet. eh-chain. Increase by working twice in one stitch. Always work the first row into the back of east-on sts.

BACK. Cast on 124 sts. Work the first row into back of sts. Rib k 2, p 2 for 3 rows. pattern next row, K 6, p 2, k 8, p 4, k 8, p 4, k 8, p 2, k 8, p 2, k 6. P6,k 2, p 8, k 4, p%k 4, p 8& k 2, p 40, k 2, p 8, k 4, p 8, k 4, p 8 k 2, p 6. Repeat the last 2 rows twice (6 rows altogether). Next row is the twist row for the cable. K 6, p 2 * with the spare pin, slip off the next 4 sts purlwise, place this pin to the front of the two pins being used, k the next 4 sts. K the 4 sts from the spare pin, the first st slipped from the original pin being the first st knitted again. By using a pin pointed at each end the sts can be slipped off at one end, and knitted from the opposite end. P 4. Twist the next 8 sts, p 4, twist the next 8 sts, p 2 * k 40, p 2. Repeat * to *, k 6 at end of row (ist twist). The last row will be quoted as "Twist row" onwards. P6,k 2,p 8k 4, p 8k 4, p8, k 2, p 40, k 2 p 8k 4, p 8, k 4, p 8, k 2, p 6. K 6,p 2,k 8p 4,k 8, p4,k 8, p 2, k 40, p 2, k 8 p 4, k 8 p 4, k 8, p 2, k 6. Repeat the last 2 rows twice (6 rows). P 2 tog, p 4, work as the last p row to the last 6 sts, p 4, p 2 tog. Work 4 more rows with 5 sts at each end, instead of 6 sts. K 5, p 2, twist 8, p 4, twist 8, p 4, twist 8, p 2, k 40, p 2, twist 8, p 4, twist 8, p 4, 8. P k 5 (2nd 5,k2,p 8, k 4, p 8, k 4, p 8, k 2, (k2p8,k4,p8, k 4, 8, k 2, Ss 5,p 2,k 8 p 4, k 8, p p 4, k 8, p 2, 0,p2k8, p4,k 8 p4,k 8, p 2, re OS OUR AM Repeat the last 2 rows twice (6 rows). P 2 tog, p 3, work as last p row to the last 5 sts, p 8, p 2 tog.

Work 4 more rows, with 4 sts at each end instead of 5 sts (11 rows between each twist row). K 4; p 2, work twist row (as previous twist row), k 4 at end (8rd twist). Work 11 rows with 4 sts at each end. Repeat the last 12 rows once (4 twists). Increase next twist row:-K _ twice in the first st, k 3, p 2, work twist row, k 3, k twice in the last st (5th twist). Work 5 rows with 5 sts at each end. Increase 1 st at each end of 6th row. Work 5 rows with 6 sts at each end. Increase, work twist row, increase in last st (6th twist). Continue as the last 12 rows, increasing 1 st at each end of every 6th row of the 11 rows, worked between the twist rows, increase 1 st at each end of every twist row, working the increased sts in st-st until there are 142 sts. The Iast increase should be made on the 10th twist row from bottom of back. Work 11 vows on 142 sts (making 11 rows from last twist row). Work twist row, k 15 at each end of row (11th twist). Work 11 rows. (Repeat the, last 12 rows once (12 twists). Work twist row (13th twist row). Work 8 rows. There should be 18 twists from the bottom, and back should measure 14% inches ,before pressing). Commence armhole decreasings next row :-4th row of 11 rows between twist row. Cast off 5 sts, k in pattern to end of row. Cast off 5 sts, p in pattern to end of row. Take 2 tog at each end of the next 5 rows (10 rows from twist row). P 1 row in pattern. K 2 tog, work twist row, k 2 tog at end. : P 1 row in pattern. K 2 tog, k in pattern to the last 2 sts. k 2 tog.

Repeat the last 2 rows, 3 times, leaving: 112. sts (end of decreasing). Work 3 rows. K rows begin and end with p 2. P rows, k 2 each end. P 2, twist 8. continue twist row, p 2 at end. Work 11 rows. Work twist row. Repeat the last 12 rows, 3 times. There should now be 19 twists from bottom of back. Work 38 rows, after 19th twist row. Shape the shouklers cast off 9 sts at the beginning of the next 6 rows. Cast off 10 sts at the beginning of next 2 rows (37 sts each shoulder). Cast off remaining 38 sts for neck. RIGHT FRONT. Cast on 70 sts. Rib in p 2, k 2 for 3 rows. Commence pattern.-Ilst row.-P 6, k 2,p 8, k 4, p 8, k 4, p 8, k 2, p 18, rib kk 2, p 2 to end. 2nd row.-Rib p 2, k 2 for 10 sts, k 18,p2.k8,p4,k8 p4,k 8, p 27k 8, 3rd ruw.-P 6, k 2, p 8, k 4, ps, k 4, p 8. k 2, p 18, rib in k 2, p 2 to end. There are 10 sts in rib worked on front edge to the neck. Repeat the last 2 rows, twice making 7 rows in pattern. Twist row.-Rib 10 sts, k 18, p 2, twist 8, p 4, twist 8, p 4, twist 8, p 2: k 6. Work 6 row. as Ist and 2nd rows. P 2 tog, p 4, k 2, continue as Ist row to end. Work 4 inore rows, in pattern with 5 sts stocking stitch on side edge. 11 rows worked from twist row. Work buttonhole on twist row, rib 4, east off 4 sts, p i (2 sts on pin after easting off).’ K 18, p 2, work 3 twists with p 4 between each twi.t as in previous twist row, k 5 to end. P as Ist raw ati buttonhole is reached, cast on 4 sts, rib 4. Work 5 more vows in pattern. (Continued overleaf.)

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(Continued from previous page.) P 2 tog, p 3; k-2, continue in pattern to end of row. : Work 4 more rows with 4 stoeking st on side edge. Work twist row as last twist row with k 4 at end. Work 11 rows (no decrease). Repeat the last 12 rows once (4 twist rows, 11 rows worked). .* Work twist row, increasing 1 st at the end of row. Work 5 rows in pattern. Increase 1 st at end of 6th row. Werk 5 rows in -pattern.* Repeat the last 12 rows from * to * until there are 72 sts, working 5 rows «fter the last increase, which brings the work to twist row. Make buttonhole as last one, work twist row, increasing in end st. Work 11 rows in pattern, increasing 1 st at end of 6th row. Work twist row, increasing in last st. Repeat the last 12 rows twice, making buttonhole on twist row of second repeat. This buttonhole should be on the 3rd twist row from last buttonhole and 10th twist from bottom. Work 11 rows in pattern, increasing 1 st at end of 6th row. Work twist row, increasing in last st. Repeat the last 12 rows once. There should be 83 sts and 12 twist rows worked. Work 11 rows in pattern (no increase). Work buttonholes and twist row (19 sts stocking st on side). P 1 row, in pattern. K 1 row in pattern (13 twists from bottom), 2 rows worked. Armhole decreasing. Cast off 8 sts, Pp in pattern to end of row. Take 2 tog at armhole end of next 6 .TOWS. K 1 row in pattern. P 2 tog, p in pattern to end of row. Work twist row (no decreasing). P 2 tog, p in pattern to end of row. K in pattern to end of row. Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times, leaving 64 sts, Work 3 rows in pattern. Work twist row. Work 11 rows in pattern. Work huttonhole on twist row. Work 11 rows. Work :-- ist row. Work Y rows ending on a p row (17 twists from bottom and 9 rows worked). Neck decreasings. Cast off 9 sts, k in pattern to end of row. P in pattern to the last 2 sts. p 2 tog. K 2 tog, work twist row (18 twists from bottom). Work 11 rows in pattern, taking 2 tog at neck end every row. K 2 tog. work twist row (19 twists from bottom). Work 4 rows in pattern taking 2 tog at neck end every row (37 sts). SHOULDER. . Cast off 9 sts at the beginning of the next 3 p rows. Cast off the remaining 10 sts on next p row.

LEFT FRONT. Cast on 74 sts (extra 4 sts for underwrap). Rib in k 2, p 2 for 3 rows. Pattern k 6, p 2, k 8, p 4, k 8, p 4, k 8, p 2, k 18, rib p 2, k 2 for. 14 sts, Rib 14, p 18; k 2, p 8, k 4, p 8, k 4, p8, k 2, p 6. Repeat the last 2 rows twice (6 rows). Twist row.-K 6, p 2, twist 8, p 4, twist 8, p 4, twist 8, p 2, k 18, rib Continue working as right front but work 14 rib sts on front edge and no buttonholes, and increasing the sts to 87. Commence armhole on 4th row after 18th twist row (k row). Commence néck at the beginning of the 9th row after the 17th twist row. casting off 18 sts instead of 9 sts. Commence shoulder on 4th row after 19th twist row (k rows). COLLAR. Cast on 12 sts. Rib in k 2, p 2 for 24 inches. Cast off all the sts. BELT. Cast on 16 sts. Rib in k 2, p 2 for 25 inches. Shape the end and make buttonhole. K 2 tog, rib 4, cast off 4 sts, rib 4, p 2 tog. P 2 tog, rib 3, cast on 4 sts, rib 3, take 2 tog at end. Take 2 tog at each end of every row until the sts are worked off. LONG SLEEVES (Both Alike). Cast on 52 sts. Rib in k 2, p 2 for 30 rows.

Pattern :-P 1, k 8, p 2, k 30, p 2, k 8, pi K 1, p 8, k 2, p 30, k 2,p 8,k 1. Repeat the last 2 rows twice (6 rows). Increase.-P twice in first st, twist 8. p' 2, k 30, p 2, twist 8, p in last st. Work 5 rows with p 2 at each end of k rows. K 2 each end of p rows. P twice in first st, p 1, work in pattern to last st, p twice in last st. Work 5 rows in pattern, with p 3 each end of k rows, k 3 each end of p rows. Twist row.-P twice in first st, 2, twist 8, p 2, k 80, p 2, twist 8, p 2 a) twice in last st Work 5 rows with p 4 each end of k rows. K 4 each end of p rows. Increase k 1, p 1 in first st, p 3, work pattern to last st, p 1, k 1 in last st. Work 5 rows with 1 st-st at each end of the rows. Work twist row, increasing 1 st at each end of st-st. Work 11 rows in pattern, increasing 1 st at each end of 6th row. Repeat the last 12 rows working the increased sts in st-st until there are 8 st-sts at each end. The last increase should eome on the 6th twist row from the enff. Work 5 rows, with 8 st-sts at each end. Increase p 1, k 1 in first st. k 7. work pattern to last st, k 1, p 1 in last st. Work 5 rows with p 1 at each end. of k rows. K 1 at each end of p rows. Twist row.-P twice in first st, twist

8, p 4 twist 8, p 2, k 30, p 2, twist 8, p 4, twist 8, p twice in st. — **Al] the remaining increased sts are to be worked in st-st, leaving 2 sets of eables at each side of the centre 30 st-sts. Work 11 rows in pattern, increasing 1 st at each end of 6th row. Work twist row, increasing 1 st at each end. . Repeat the last 12 rows until there are 106 sts. The last increase should come on the 14th twist row from cuff, making Lt st-sts at each end of sleeve. Work 3.rows in pattern.: Sleeve should measure 18% inches (before pressing), including cuff. . Shape the top by. taking 2 tog at each end of every row, still working in pattern and making the twists on 12 rows until 30 sts, remain. Cast off all the sts, taking 2 tog at each end. SHORT SLEEVES (Both Alike). Cast on 88 sts, Rib in k 2, p 2 for 6 rows: Pattern :-K 5, p 2,k 8 p 4. k 8, p 2, k 80, p 2, k 8, p 4, k 8, p 2, k 5. P 5, k 2, p 8, k 4, p 8 k 2, p 80, k 2, p 8 k 4,p 8, k 2, p 5. ‘Repeat the last 2 rows twice (6 rows). Twist and increase:-K twice. in first st, k 4, p 2, twist 8, p 4, twist 8, p 2, k 80, p 2, twist 8, p 4, twist 8, p 2, k 4, k twice in last st. Work from ** of instructions for long sleeves. The sleeve should measure 5% inches (before pressing) when ‘the top shaping is commenced. TO MAKE UP.

Press the back, fronts and sleeves. A damp cloth under the hot iron may be necessary for the cables. Press the collar, band and waist band length-wise, making the collar 27 inches long and waist band 28 inches long. Join the fronts to the back at the shoulders. Next sew the sleeves into their armholes, then press the seams. Join the sides of the jumper, also the sleeves. Pin the centre of the collar band to the centre of back neck, then pin the edge of the collar (stretching the collar a little) to the neck edge of jumper, working from centre back to each front, as far as the cast-off sts (9 sts on right front ang 13 sts on left front). These cast-off stitches are to be left free. Sew the collar to the neck edge of jumper, on the wrong side of the jumper. The ends of the collar are tied into a knot when the jumper is worn. Press the collar ‘seam, also side and sleeve seams. . -Make two lengths of 12 ch for waist band slots. . Place the fronts in position for the buttons, the right front edge to.be level with the tenth st-st from the garter stitches on the left front. Sew the five buttons on left front to correspond with the loops on right front. Sew a button on the waist band, sew one length of 12 ch on each side seam, the bottom of the ch is 4 inches from the bottom of jumper. Sew 2 press studs on the neck of jumper, one on right front edge and one on left front edge.