Spiral Bed Socks

Spiral Bed Socks No.2251 

from Bucilla Hand Knit Socks 1960

MATERIALS -

Bucilla Machine Washable Fingering (2 ply yarn)

Yarn, 1 oz. skeins, 3 skeins.

Knitting Needles: Sock Needles, 1 set Size 1.

GAUGE:          9 rounds  1 inch

Cuff - Cast on 56 sts, divide on 3 needles, join, being careful not to twist stitches. Work even in k 2. p 2 ribbing for 6 rounds.

Eyelet Round - * Yo, k 2 tog.,  p 2; repeat from * around. Work ribbing for 6 more rounds.

Change to Spiral Pattern - K 4, P 4 alternately, for 4 rounds. * At beg. of next round, k 5, just once; then p 4, k 4 to end of round, end p 3, K 1 St from next needle onto needle in use; then k 4, p 4, for 3 more rounds. Repeat from * spiral pattern. 1 st to left every 4 rounds. until sock measures 11 ins. from beg. At this point try sock on, to determine length required before toe; work more rounds if a longer sock is desired.

TOE - (You will be decreasing 1 stitch in each group of k4 and p4)

First dec. rd - Beg. with first round of pat., k 1, k 2 tog.. k 2; p 4. * k 1, k 2 tog., k 1, p 4; repeat from * around. ending last purled group 1 St to left of preceding round as before. K 3, p 4 alternately, for 2 more rounds.

2nd dec. rd - K 4 (this moves pattern 1 st to left), p 1, p 2 tog.. p 1; * k 3. p 1, p 2 tog., p 1; repeat from * to end of round. K 3. p 3 alternately, for 2 more rounds.

(You will be decreasing 1 stitch in each group of k3 and p3)

3rd dec. rd - K 1, k 2 tog., k 1 (thus moving pattern 1 St to the left), p 3; * k 2 tog., k 1, p 3; repeat from * to end of round. K 2, p 3 alternately, for 2 more rounds.

4th dec. round - K 3 (thus moving pattern 1 St to left), p 2 tog.. p 1; * k 2, p 2 tog., p 1; repeat from * to end of round. K 2,  p 2 alternately, for 2 rounds.

5th dec. round - K 1, * slip 1, k 1, pass slipped st over k St. k 2; repeat from * to end of round. K 1 round even.

6th dec. round - K 1. * slip 1, k 1, pass slipped st over k St. k 1; repeat from * to end of round. K I round even. K every 2 sts tog.. until 7 sts remain. Fasten off leaving a 12-in. end. Draw end through all 7 Sts twice, tighten and darn in end.  Repeat for second sock

  

Knitted Sports Jacket

Knitted Sports Jacket

This is an old time pattern that was posted on my crochet and knitting list on yahoo many years ago. I hope you like it.  

Sports Jacket # 944 sizes 14 to 16 from

Columbia Knitting Manual Vol. 109, 1947

MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Columbia Knitting Worsted (4 ounce skein) 4 Skeins -or- Columbia Heather Knitting Worsted (4 ounce skein) 4 Skeins -or- Columbia Afghan Germantown ( 2 ounce skein) 6 Skeins

Knitting Needles: 1 Pair Standard Size 7-14 inch Gauge: 5 Sts. to 1 inch
1 Composition Crochet Hook Standard Size 2 ~-6 inch

BACK: Cast on 86 Sts.
Row 1- *K.3, P.3, repeat from * 6 times more (42 Sts.), K.2, (starting center point) * P.3, K.3, repeat from * 6 times more (42 Sts.).

Row 2- P.3, K.3 for 42 Sts., P.2 center Sts., K.3, P.3, for 42 Sts.

Row 3- K. 2, * P.3, K.3, repeat from * 5 times more, P.3, (41 Sts.) K.4 center Sts., * P.3, K.3, repeat from * 5 times more, P.3, K.2.

Row 4- P.2, * K.3, P.3, repeat from * 5 times more, K.3, P. 4 center Sts., * K.3, P.3, repeat from * 5 times more, K.3, P.2.

Row 5- Kl, (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, K6 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, Kl.

Row 6- P.l, (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.6 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.l.

Row 7- (P.3, K3) 7 times, P.2 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 7 times.

Row 8- (K3, P.3) 7 times, K2 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 7 times.

Row 9- P.2, (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.4 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.2.

Row l0- K2, (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, K4 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, K2.

Row ll- P.l, (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.6 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 6 times, K3, P.l.

Row 12-Kl, (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, K6 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 6 times, P.3, Kl.
Repeat Pattern from Row 1.

"When work measures 7 1/2 inches from start,
To Shape Armholes: Bind off 6 Sts. at beginning of each of the next 2 rows, then decrease 1 St. each side every other row 4 times (66 Sts. on Needle), being careful to keep Pattern even.

When armhole measures 2 inches (measured straight from bound off Sts, at underarm), work all Sts. in Ribbing of K.I, P.I, for Yoke. When Yoke measures 5 inches,
To Shape Shoulders: Bind off 6 Sts. at beginning of each of the next 4 rows, then 5 Sts. on next 4 rows (22 Sts. bound off on each side), bind off remaining 22 Sts. for back of neck.

RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 54 Sts.
Row 1- (P.3, K3) 9 times.

Row 2- (P.3, K3) 9 times.

Row 3- KI, (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K2.

Row 4- P.2, (K3, P.3) 8 times, K.3, P.l.

Row 5- K2, (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, Kl.

Row 6- P.1 (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.2.

Row 7- (K3, P.3) 9 times.

Row 8- (K3, P.3) 9 times.

Row 9- P.I, (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.2.

Row 10- K.2, (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K1.

Row 11-P.2, (K3, P.3) 8 times, K.3, P.l.

Row 12- KI, (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K2.

Repeat Pattern from Row 1.
When Front measures 7 1/2 inches from start,
Shape Armhole: Bind off 6 Sts. at side edge, then decrease I St. every other row 4 times. When armhole measures 2 inches. work in Ribbing of K.1, P1, for 4 inches for Yoke.

Shape Neck: Bind off 10 Sts. at front edge, then decrease 1 St. every row 12 times, at the same time when armhole measures same as at Back,

Shape Shoulder: Bind off 6 Sts. every other row 2 times. then 5 Sts. every other row 2 times.

LEFT FRONT: Work to correspond with Right Front, working Pattern St. in opposite direction as follows:
Row 1-(K.3, P.3) 9 times.

Row 2-(K3, P.3) 9 times.

Row 3- K 2. (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K l.

Row 4-P.1 (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.2.

Row 5-K.I. (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K.2.

Row 6 - P.2, (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.l.

Row 7- P.3. K3) 9 times.

Row 8- P.3. K3) 9 times.

Row 9- P.2. (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.l.

Row 10- K.1. (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, K2.

Row 11- P.1 (K3, P.3) 8 times, K3, P.2.

Row 12- K.2. (P.3, K3) 8 times, P.3, Kl.

Repeat pattern from Row 1 being careful to keep Pattern even.

Sleeves: Cast on 50 Sts.
Row 1- (K.3. P.3,) 4 times, K2 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 4 times

Row 2- (P3, K.3) 4 times, P.2 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 4 times

Row 3 – (K2. P.3. K.3) 3 times, P.3, K4 center Sts., (P.3, K3) times, P3. K.2

Row 4 -P.2. (K.3. P.3) 3 times, K.3, P.4 center Sts., (K.3, P3) times. K.3 P.2.

Row 5-. K1. (P.3 ,K3).3 times, P.3, K6 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 3 times. P.3. K.l.

Row 6 - P.l. (K3, P.3) 3 times, K3, P.6 center Sts., (K3, P3) 3 times. K.3. P.l.

Row 7- (P.3, K.3) 4 times, P.2 center Sts., (K3, P.3) 4 times ..

Row 8- (K3, P.3) 4 times, K2 center Sts., (P.3, K3) 4 times.

Row 9- P.2, (K3, P.3) 3 times, K3, P4 center Sts., (K.3. P.3) 3 times, K3, P.2.

Row 10- K2, (P.3, K3) 3 times, P.3, K4 center Sts .. (P.3, K3) 3 times, P.3, K2.

Row 11- P.l, (K3, P.3) 3 times, K3, P.6 center Sts., (K 3, P.3) 3 times, K3, P.I.

Row 12- Kl, (P.3, K3) 3 times, P.3, K6 center Sts., (P.3. K3) 3 times, P 3, K1.

Repeat Pattern from Row 1.

Work even for 3 inches, then increase 1 St. each side, then increase 1 St. each side every 6th row 6 times more. Sts. on Needle: 64.

When Sleeve measures 16 1/2 inches, bind off 4 Sts. at the beginning of each of the next 2 rows, then bind off 2 Sts. each side every other row 2 times. Work even for 3 inches. then decrease 1 St. each side every row 9 times, then bind off 5 Sts. at the beginning of each of the next 2 rows, then bind off remaining Sts.

Belt: Cast on 20 Sts. Work in Ribbing of K1, P.l for 28 inches. Decrease 1 St. each side every other row 6 times. bind off remaining Sts.

Cuff: Cast on 10 Sts. Work in Ribbing of K1, P.I, for 6 1/2 inches. Bind off.
Sew shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves in place. Sew underarm and sleeve seams. Sew Cuff to Sleeves.

Sew Buckle to straight end of Belt. Sew Belt to Jacket. (Buckle at Left Front) leaving 2 inches of point free to draw through Buckle. Work 1 row of S.C. at front edge and around neck and buckle.
 

Lavender Waves Scarf Cowl January 2013 Pattern

January 2013 Pattern of the Month Knit

Lavender Waves Scarf Cowl
 

Size 8 circular knitting needles 29 inches

1 ball baby sport weight yarn, 5 oz, 446 yards

24 stitch markers.

Notes: Slip markers as you come to them.

Stitches used      Knit, purl.

 

Cast on 182 stitches, join being careful not to twist the stitches.

Set up row:

Rd 1: *K 11, place marker, k 3, place marker,  repeat from * around. 

Rd 2: purl

Rd 3: knit

Rd 4: purl

Rd 5: knit

Rd 6: * k 2 tog, twice, (yo, k 1) 3 times, yo, SSK, SSK, k 1, p 1, k 1 repeat from * around.

Rd 7: *k 11, p 1, k 1, p 1, repeat from * around.

Rd 8: k12, * p 1, k 13 repeat from * around

Rd 9: *k 11, p 1, k 1, p 1, repeat from * around.

Rd 10: *p 11, k 1, p 1, k 1, repeat from * around.

Rd 11: * k 2 tog, twice, (yo, k 1) 3 times, yo, SSK, SSK, p 1, k 1, p 1,  repeat from * around.

Rd 12: k12, * p 1, k 13 repeat from * around

Rd 13: k11, * p 1,k 1, p 1, repeat from * around

Rd 14: k 12, * p 1, k 13 repeat from * around.

Rd 15: p 12, *k 1, p 13, repeat from * around.

Repeat rows 6 to 15   Until 15 inches or to go up from the neck and over the head, then work rows 1 to 5 once, bind off, weave in the ends.

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