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Honky Tonk Vest

Pattern from Jack Frost Gypsy Huggers, Brochure 200, 1971, Gottlieb Bros, US & Canada Sizes: Adult Small to t chest 29-32 Adult Medium to t chest 33-36 Adult Large to t chest 37-39 Child Small to t chest 18-20, Sizes 1-3 Child Medium to t chest 22-24, Sizes 4-6 Child Small to t chest 25-27, Sizes 8-12 Materials: Adult: 1 each of 3 colors, 4 oz.pull skeins Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted; Size 6 Crochet Hook Child: 1 each of 3 colors, 2 oz. Jack Frost Sport Yarn; Size 3 Crochet Hook Note: The directions are the same for the adult and child. The yarn weight and hook size will make the difference in the sizing. Front: With Color A, Ch 3, join with a slip stitch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3, 1 5 dc in the ring, join with a slip stitch to the top of the Ch 3. Round 2: Ch 5, 1 dc in the same st (the top of the Ch 3), working around, * 1 dc, Ch 2, 1 dc in the 2nd dc, repeat from the * 6 times, join with a slip st to the 3rd Ch (of the Ch 5). End off. Cut the yarn. Weave the ends through the back of the work. Attach Color B to any Ch 2 space. Round 3: Ch 3, 3 dc under the same Ch 2 space, * Ch 1, 4 dc under the next Ch 2 space, repeat from the * 6 times, ending with Ch 1, join with a slip stitch to the top of the Ch 3. Note:To hold back the last loop of a dc; yarn over the hook, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over the hook and pull through the work (there are 3 loops on the hook), yarn over the hook and pull through 2 loops; there is now an extra loop from the dc to be used later. Round 4: Ch 3, holding back the last loop of each dc work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc (there are 4 loops on the hook), holding back the last loop work 1 dc under the Ch 1 space (there are 5 loops on the hook), yarn over the hook and pull through all 5 loops, Ch 4, 1 dc under the same Ch 1 space, * holding back the last loop of each dc work 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc (there are 5 loops on the hook), holding back the last loop work 1 dc under the Ch 1 space
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(there are 6 loops), yarn over the hook and pull through all 6 loops, Ch 4, 1 dc under the same Ch 1 space, repeat from the * 6 times, join with a slip stitch to the stitch above the Ch 3. End off Color B. The piece will measure 4-inches wide for the adult, 3 inches wide for the child. NOTE: The motifs and connecting lattice work will be out of shape. This will be corrected when the piece is blocked. Motifs: Row 1: Attach Color C to any Ch 4 space, Ch 3, 3 dc under the Ch 4 space, Ch 2, 4 dc under the same Ch 4 space. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in the 2nd dc, Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, 4 dc under the Ch 2 space, Ch 2,4 dc under the same Ch 2 spare, holding back the last loop of each dc work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc (there are 4 loops on the hook), yarn over and pull through all 4 loops. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in the 4th dc, Ch 3, holding back the last loop of each dc work 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc (3 loops on the hook), yarn over and pull through all 3 loops, (skip the last dc), 4 dc, Ch 1, 4 dc under the Ch 2 space, holding back the last loop of each dc work 1 dc in each of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th dc's, yarn over the hook and pull through all 4 loops. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in the 4th dc, Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, (skip the last dc), 3 dc under the Ch 1 space, holding back the last loop of each dc work 1 dc in each of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th dc's, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in the 4th dc, Ch 3, holding back the last loop of each dc work 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, yarn over and pull through 3 loops. End off. Work 1 motif in each Ch 4 loop. Always start Row 1 from the right side. Connecting Lattice Work: Attach Color B to the left side of a motif (the Ch 1 stitch above the last dc of Row 1). Row 1: Ch 2, 1 dc in the top of the 2nd dc of Round 4 (between the 2 motifs), Ch 1, 1 sc in the top of the Ch 3 of the second motif (the 2 motifs are now connected). Row 2: Ch 3, 1 sc in the sc at the beginning of Row 3 (on the right side of the 2nd motif), Ch 2, turn, 1 dc in the dc of the row below, Ch 2, 1 sc in the 2nd dc at the beginning of Row 2 (on the first motif). Row 3: Ch 3, 1 sc in the sc at the beginning of Row 4 (on the first motif), Ch 3, turn, 1 triple, Ch 2, 1 triple in the dc of the row below, Ch 2, 1 sc in the stitch above the Ch 3 at the beginning of Row 3, (on the 2nd motif).
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Row 4: Ch 4, 1 sc in the sc at the beginning of Row 5 (on the 2nd motif), Ch 3, turn, under the Ch 2 of the row below work 1 Tr, Ch 2, 1 Tr, Ch 2, 1 Tr, work 1 Tr in the 2nd dc at the beginning of Row 4 (on the first motif). End off. Work the connecting lattice work between all of the motifs. Last Row of Lattice Work: Attach Color 8 between the 2 dc's of Row 5 of any motif. Ch 4, 1 sc under the tr of Row 4 (of the lattice work), Ch 4, 1 sc under the first Ch 2 space, Ch 4, 1 sc under the second Ch 2 space, Ch 4, 1 sc under the Ch 3, Ch 4, 1 sc between the 2 dc of Row 5 (of the motif), Ch 4, 1 DDC (double double crochet; yarn over the hook 3 times, insert the hook, yarn over the hook and pull through the work, there are 5 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops, 4 times) under the tr of Row 4, ch 4, 1 DDC, Ch 4, 1 DDC under the first Ch 2 space, Ch 8, 1 DDC, Ch 4, 1 DDC under the second Ch 2 space, Ch 4, 1 DDC under the Ch 3, Ch 4, 1 sc between the 2 dc of Row 5, repeat from the beginning of the row 3 times. End off. Double Crochet Round 1: Attach Color A to any Ch 8 space, Ch 3, 2 dc under the Ch 8, Ch 2, **5 dc under the Ch 8 space, 3 dc under the next Ch 4, 3 dc under the next Ch 4, 4 dc under the next Ch 4, * 3 dc under the next Ch 4, repeat from the * 3 times, 4 dc under the Ch 4, * 3 dc under the next Ch 4, repeat from the * 2 times, 5 dc under the Ch 8, Ch 2, repeat from the ** 2 times, 3 dc under the Ch 8, * 3 dc under the next Ch 4, repeat from the * once, 4 dc under the next Ch 4, * 3 dc under the next Ch 4, repeat from the * 3 times, 4 dc under the next Ch 4, * 3 dc under the next Ch 4, repeat from the * 2 times, Ch 2, join with a slip stitch to the top of the Ch 3. This is the bottom left corner. Left Strap: Attach Color A to the next Ch 2 corner space up from where the last row was ended off. Row 1: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 7 dc. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in the 2nd dc, 1 dc in each dc to the end, 1 dc in the top of the turning Ch. Repeat Row 2 until the strap (not including the dc round) measures 4 inches for the Adult Size, about 2 (2, 21/2) for the Child's Size. End off. Work the right strap to correspond. Sides - Right Armhole: Skipping the 5 dc below the right strap and the next 6 dc, attach Color A to the 3rd dc of the 4 dc. Row 1: Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc to the bottom right corner, 1 dc in the corner Ch 2 space. Small Size end off.
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Medium and Large Size Row 2: Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in the 2nd dc, 1 dc in each dc up the side (do not work in the Ch 3). Medium and Large size end off. Left Armhole: Attach color A to the bottom left Ch 2 corner space. Row 1: Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc up to the 2nd group of 4 dc, 1 dc in each of the 4 dc, 1 dc in the next dc. Small Size end off. Medium and Large Size Row 2: Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in the 3rd dc, 1 dc in each remaining dc, 1 dc in the Ch 3. Medium and Large Size end off. Lattice Work Side: Attach Color 8 to the bottom left corner. Row 1: *Ch 3, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in the next dc, repeat from the * up the side. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, 1 sc under the first Ch 3 space, * Ch 3, 1 sc under the next Ch 3 space, repeat from the * across, ending with Ch 3, 1 sc under the last Ch 3 space. Repeat Row 2 once for the small size, twice for the Medium Size and 5 times for the Large Size. End off, leaving about a 3 yard piece of yarn. Do not work the lattice work on the right side of the piece. Back: Work the back exactly the same as the front. Connecting Side Row: Place the 2 side edges together, side by side, with the wrong sides together. Pick up the 3 yard piece of Color B. Ch 1, 1 sc in the first dc (of the top side piece), Ch 1, 1 sc under the first Ch 3 space (of the bottom piece), * Ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in the next dc (of the top side piece), Ch 1, 1 sc under the next Ch 3 space, repeat from the * across the side. Repeat for the other side. Bottom Section: Attach Color A to the first stitch of the lattice work side. Round 1: Ch 3, * 1 dc under each row of lattice work, 2 dc under the next dc; for the Medium and Large Sizes 2 dc under the next dc; 1 dc in the corner, 1 dc in each dc across, 1 dc in the corner, 2 dc under the next dc; for the Medium and Large Sizes 2 dc under the next dc; working around, repeat from the * around, join with a slip stitch to the top of the Ch 3. Round 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in each dc around, join with a slip stitch to the top of the Ch 3. Repeat Round 2 three more times for the Adult Size, once more for the Small Child, twice more for the Medium Child and three times more for the Large Child. End off. Attach Color C to the top of the Ch 3. Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in each dc around, join with a slip stitch to the Ch 1.
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Picot Round 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, * Ch 3, 1 sc in the left side (the front and back loops) of the sc just worked, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, repeat from the * around, join with a slip stitch. End off. Finishing: Sew the shoulder seams. Armholes: With Color C work 1 round of sc around the armhole, spacing as necessary to keep the work flat. Work picot Round 4 with Color C. Repeat for the other side. Neck: With Color C, work 1 round of sc around the neckline, spacing as necessary to keep the work flat. Work the picot Round 4 around the neckline. Block.

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Hippy Dippy Granny Hat & Vest

Pattern from Jack Frost Gypsy Huggers, Brochure 200, 1971, Gottelieb Bros., US & Canada Sizes: Adult Small to t chest 29-32 Adult Medium to t chest 33-36 Adult Large to t chest 37-39 Child Small to t chest 18-20, Sizes 1-3 Child Medium to t chest 22-24, Sizes 4-6 Child Small to t chest 25-27, Sizes 8-12 Materials: Adult: 1 each of 3 colors, 4 oz. pull-skeins Jack Frost Wintuk Knitting Worsted; Size 9 Crochet Hook, Size 9 Knitting Needles for solid back. Child: 1 each of 3 colors, 2 oz. Jack Frost Sport Yarn, Size 6 Crochet Hook, Size 6 Knitting Needles for solid back. Note: Color A is the main color of the top. When there are three letters (as Color B, A, C) or three numbers (as 2, 3, 3), the rst gure is for the small size, the second gure is for the medium size and the last gure is for the large size. Directions are given for a solid knit back, OR the back can be crocheted identical to the front. The directions are the same for the adult and child sizes. The yarn weight and hook size will make the difference. VEST FRONT: With Color A (A, A) Ch 3, join with a slip stitch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc. in the ring; * Ch 2, 3 dc in the ring, repeat from the * twice, ending with ch 2, join with a slip stitch to the top of the ch 3. End off. Cut the yarn. Knot the two ends together and weave through the back of the work. Attach Color A, (A, A) to any ch 2 space. Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc under the ch 2 space, Ch 2, 3 dc under the same Ch 2 space, * Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, 3 dc under the same Ch 2 space, repeat from the * twice, ending with Ch 2, join with a slip stitch to the top of the Ch 3. At the end of each round, knot the ends together and weave in. Attach Color B, (B, 8) to any Ch 2 corner space.

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Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc under the Ch 2 corner space, Ch 2, 3 dc under the same Ch 2 corner space, * Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc under the corner space, repeat from the * twice, ending with Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, join with a slip stitch to the top of the ch 3. Attach color C (C, B) to any Ch 2 corner space. Round 4: Ch 3, (2 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc) under the corner space, * Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, (3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc) under the corner space, repeat from the * twice, ending with Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, join with a slip stitch to the top of the Ch 3. Attach color A, (C, C) to any Ch 2 corner space. Round 5: Continuing in established pattern, work Round 5 with Color A (C, C). Piece will measure about 4-1/2 inches wide for the child, and 6 inches wide for the adult. Round 6: Work with color B (A, C). Small size will end off, go to Round 9. Round 7: Color A for the medium and large size, Medium size will end off, go to Round 9. Round 8: Color A for the large size only. Round 9: Attach Color B (B, 6) to any Ch 2 corner space. Ch 3, work even in established pattern across one side only to the corner space, 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc in the corner space; (do not chain), 1 dc in each of the 3 dc of the corner, * 1 dc under the Ch 2 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, repeat from the * to the next corner space, dc under the Ch 2 space, 1 dc in each of the 3 dc of the corner, 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc in the corner space, Ch 2, work even in the established pattern across the next side to the corner space, 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc in the corner space; (do not Ch), 1 dc in each of the 3 dc of the corner, repeat between the *'s to the last corner space, 1 dc under the Ch 2 space, 1 dc in each of the 3 dc of the corner join with a slip stitch to the top of the Ch 3. (This is the bottom left corner). Left Strap: Attach Color B (B, B) to the next corner over from where round 9 was ended off. Row 1: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 6 dc. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in the 2nd dc, 1 dc in each dc to the end, 1 dc in the top of the turning Ch. Repeat Row 2 until the strap measures 4 inches for the adult size, about 2, 2, 21/2 inches for the child's size. End off. Work other strap to correspond. Sides: Attach Color C (B, B) to the bottom left corner.

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Hippy Dippy Granny Hat & Vest

Row 1: Ch 3, (working up the left side) *1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, 1 dc under the Ch 2, repeat from the * up the side, NOT working across the last 3 groups of 3 dc. Left Armhole: Row 2: With Color C (C, C) Ch 3, turn, skip the 2nd dc for a decrease, 1 dc in the 3rd dc, 1 dc in each remaining dc, 1 dc in the top of the turning Ch. Row 3: With Color A (C, C) Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in the 2nd dc, 1 dc in each remaining dc, do not work in the turning Ch (for a decrease). Row 4: With Color A (A, A) repeat Row 2. Small size end off. Row 5: With Color A (A) repeat Row 3. End off. Right Armhole: Attach Color C (B, B) to the Ch 2 space after the 3rd group of dc. Ch 3, working down the right side, * 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, 1 dc under the Ch 2, repeat from the * down the side, working 1 dc under the Ch 2 corner space. Row 2: With Color C (C, C) repeat Row 3 (of the left armhole). Row 3: With Color A (C, C) repeat Row 2 (of the left armhole). Row 4: With Color A (A, A) repeat Row 3 (of the left armhole). Small size end off. Row 5: With Color A (A) repeat Row 2. End off. Bottom: Attach Color B to the bottom right corner (at the last row of Color A). Row 1: Ch 3, working across, 1 dc under the last stitch of the last row, * 2 dc under the last stitch of the next row, repeat from the * 2 (3, 3) times, 1 dc under the corner Ch 2, 1 dc in each dc across the row, 1 dc under the corner Ch 2, * 2 dc under the last stitch of the next row, repeat from the * 3, (4, 4) times. Row 2: With Color A. Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in the 2nd dc, 1 dc in each dc across, 1 dc in the top of the turning Ch. Repeat Row 2 for the pattern. Row 3: Use Color A. Rows 4 and 5: Use Color B. Rows 6 and 7: Use Color C. End off. For an open crochet back, work the same as the front.
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Closed Knit Back: With Color A, cast on 68, (78, 82) stitches. Row 1: K 1, P 1, in ribbing across the row. Repeat Row 1 until the piece measures the same length as the front to the bottom of the armhole. Always keeping the ribbed pattern, bind off 4 (5, 6) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Armholes: Decrease 1 stitch each side every row until 42, 48, 52 stitches remain. Work even until the armhole measures 1 inch above the top of the front square for the adult, and the same length as the front square for the child. Work across 1 0 stitches, bind off the center 22 (28, 32) stitches, work across the last 1 0 stitches. Attach another piece of yarn, and working on both sides at once, work even in ribbing until the piece measures the same length as the front. Bind off. HAT HAT: Using leftover yarn, make 5 squares of 4 round each of the Granny Square pattern listed below. (Rounds 1-4 of the granny). Using desired color, attach yarn to any ch-2 corner space. Round 5: 2 sc under the corner ch-2, 1 sc in each of the 3 dc of the corner, * 1 sc under the ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 3 dc, repeat from the * twice, repeat from the beginning of the Round 3 times, join with slip stitch to the first sc. Work Round 5 around each square. To pin the squares - Hold the wrong sides together of squares. Attach desired color to the 2nd sc (of the 2 sc in the corner). Using the back loop only of each side, sc across. Join 1 square to each side of the 5th square. The center square is the top of the hat. Fold the 4 sides down, and join. Using desired colors, work 3 rounds of sc around the bottom of the hat. GRANNY SQUARE: NOTE: Color A is the main color of the top. When there are three letters (as Color B, A, C) or three numbers (as 2, 3, 3), the first figure is for the small size, the second figure is for the medium size and the last figure is for the large size. Directions are given for a solid knit back, OR the back can be crocheted (identical to the front). The directions are the same for the adult and the child (the weight yarn, and the hook size will make the difference). FRONT: With Color A (A, A) Ch 3, join with a slip stitch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc. in the ring; * Ch 2, 3 dc in the ring, repeat from the * twice, ending with ch 2, join with a slip stitch to the top of the ch 3. End off. Cut the yarn. Knot the two ends together and weave through the back of the work. Attach Color A, (A, A) to any ch 2 space. Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc under the ch 2 space, Ch 2, 3 dc under the same Ch 2 space, * Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, 3 dc under the same Ch 2 space, repeat from the *
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twice, ending with Ch 2, join with a slip stitch to the top of the Ch 3. At the end of each round, knot the ends together and weave in. Attach Color B, (B, 8) to any Ch 2 corner space. Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc under the Ch 2 corner space, Ch 2, 3 dc under the same Ch 2 corner space, * Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc under the corner space, repeat from the * twice, ending with Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, join with a slip stitch to the top of the ch 3. Attach color C (C, B) to any Ch 2 corner space. Round 4: Ch 3, (2 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc) under the corner space, * Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, (3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc) under the corner space, repeat from the * twice, ending with Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, 3 dc under the next Ch 2 space, Ch 2, join with a slip stitch to the top of the Ch 3. Attach color A, (C, C) to any Ch 2 corner space.

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Manly Tank Tops

From Columbia-Minerva, "Big & Little Crochets" Leaflet 2519, 1970 Directions are for Small Size (8 to 10). Changes for Medium (12 to 14), Large (36 to 38) and Extra Large (40 to 42) are in parentheses. Gauge: 5 sc to 2"; 5 rows to 2" MATERIALS: Columbia-Minerva KNITTING WORSTED (4 oz pull skein) OR NANTUK 4-PLY KNITTING YARN (2 or 4 oz pull skein): 6 (8-8-10) ozs Needle: One "Boye" crochet hook Size J Back: Ch 35 (35-43-43) loosely. Row 1: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, crochet 1 sc in each ch st--34 (34-42-42) sc across row, ch 2, turn. Row 2: 1 hdc in 2nd sc from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 hdc in next sc, repeat from * across working last hdc in turning ch, ch 2, turn. Counting turning ch at start of row as 1 hdc there are 18 (18-22-22) hdc and 17 (17-21-21) ch-1 spaces across. Note: Turning ch always counts as 1 st. Row 3: 1 hdc in first space, * ch 1, 1 hdc in next space *, repeat from * to * across 18 (18-22-22) hdc and 17 (17-21-21) spaces, ch 2, turn. Row 4: 1 sc in first space, * 1 sc in hdc, 1 sc in next space, repeat from * across, ch 2, turn. Mark end of Row 4 for lower edge. Repeat Rows 2, 3 & 4 for pat, working marked edge straight for lower edge and inc'ing at opposite edge for armhole. Row 5: Work as Row 2 to last sc, ch 1, 1 hdc in last sc for armhole inc, ch 1, 1 hdc in turning ch, ch 2, turn. Row 6: 1 hdc in first hdc for an inc, ch 1, 1 hdc in first space, repeat from * to * of Row 3 across, ch 2, turn. There are 20 (20-24-24) hdc across including turning ch. Row 7: Work as Row 4 on the 38 (38-46-46) sts then ch 19 for armhole, turn.

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Row 8: 1 hdc, in 2nd ch from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, repeat from * across chain, skip last ch st, ** ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 hdc in next sc, repeat from * * across, end last hdc in turning ch, ch 2, turn--30 (30-36-36) hdc across. Starting with Row 3 work 6 rows in pat for shoulder, end at lower edge with Row 2. Row 15: Work as Row 3 to last 9 hdc, ch 2, turn. Starting with Row 4, work 7 (13-19-25) rows in pat, end at lower edge with Row 4. Row 23 (29-35-41): Work as Row 2 then ch 16 for side of neck, turn. Row 24 (30-36-42): 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, continue in pat to lower edge, ch 2, turn. There are 30 (30-36-36) hdc. Starting with Row 4 work in pat for 6 rows for shoulder, end at lower edge with Row 3. Row 31 (37-43-49): Work as Row 4 until there are 37 (37-45-45) sts, ch 2, turn. Row 32 (38-44-50): 1 hdc in 3rd sc for armhole dec, work in pat across, ch 2, turn. Row 33 (39-45-51): Work first 18 (18-22-22) sts including turn, ch 2, turn. Starting with Row 4, work in pat for 4 rows, end with an sc row. Fasten off. Width across back is 15 (17-19-21) inches. Front: Same as back as pat is reversible. Sew side and shoulder seams. On right side starting at side seam, crochet 3 rows of sc around lower edge holding in to fit. On right side, starting at underarm, crochet 1 (1-2-2) rows of sc around armholes. Starting at shoulder, crochet 2 (2-3-3) rows around neck holding in at corners for rounded effect. Fasten off.

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Big & Little Dresses

Columbia-Minerva, "Big & Little Crochets" Leaflet 2519, 1970 Directions are for Toddler Size (2 to 4). Changes for Child (6 to 8), Petite Miss (8 to 10) and Average Miss (12 to 14) are in parentheses. MATERIALS: Columbia-Minerva Knitting worsted (r oz pull skein) or Nantuk 4-ply knitting yarn (2 or 4 oz pull skein): 8 (10-12-12) ozs. NEEDLES: For Toddler & Child-"Boye" crochet hook size H. For Petite & Average Miss-"Boye" crochet hook size "I" GAUGE: On size H-3 shells to 5". On size I-3 shells to 5-1/2" Back: Ch 27 (31-35-39) very loosely for neck and shoulder. Row 1: In 7th ch from hook work 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc for a shell, * skip 3 ch, 1 shell in next ch, repeat from * 4 (5-6-7) times more, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: 1 shell in ch-2 space of each shell, end 1 dc in turning-ch, ch 3, turn. Repeat Row 2 having 6 (7-8-9) shells across for pat, working 4 (4-5-6) more rows, omit turning-ch at end of last row. Fasten off, leave end for marker. Front: Work same as back, do not fasten off, ch 3 at end of last row. To Join: Work same as Row 2 across front, end 1 dc in turning ch, ch 3 for underarm, join to back by working 1 dc in marked dc, 1 shell in each shell across back, 1 dc in last dc, ch 3 for underarm, join to first dc on front. Fasten off. Body: Join yarn in center ch st at underarm. For first shell ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc in center st, 1 shell in each shell across front, 1 shell in center st of underarm chain, 1 shell in each shell across back, sl st to ch-3 of first shell, sl st to ch-2 space of same shell, there are 14 (16-18-20) shells around. Width around is 23 (26!-33-36!) inches. Row 2: Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc in first space, 1 shell in each shell around, join to ch-3 of first shell, ch 1, sl st to space of same shell. Repeat last row 3 (4-6-6) times more. Working a 2 dc, ch 3 and 2 dc shell in each shell, work 4 more rows.
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Toddler & Child only join to ch-3 of first shell, ch 1, sl st in space. Misses-only working a 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc shell in each shell, work 5 more rows, join to ch-3 of first shell, ch 1, sl st to space. All Sizes ch 3, work 1 (1-2-2) dc, ch 2 and 2 (2-3-3) dc in space for first shell, * ch 1, in next ch-3 space work 11 dc for scallop, ch 1, 2 (2-3-3) dc, ch 2 and 2 (2-3-3) dc shell in next shell, repeat from * around, end ch 1, scallop in space of last shell, ch 1, join to ch-3, ch 1, sl st to first space. Row 2: Work first shell, * * skip 1 dc on scallop, * ch 1, 1 dc in next dc *, repeat from * to * 8 times more, ch 1, skip last dc of scallop, 1 shell in next shell, repeat from * * to last scallop, skip 1 dc, repeat from * to 9 times, ch 1, join, al st in space. Row 3: Work first shell, ** ch 1, 1 sc in space between next 2 dc's on scallop, * ch 3, 1 sc in next ch-1 space *, repeat from * to * 6 times more, ch 1, 1 shell in next shell, repeat from to last scallop, ch 1, 1 sc in first space on scallop, repeat from * to 7 times, ch 1, join, sl st in space. Row 4: Work first shell, ** ch 1, 1 sc in next ch-3 loop, * ch 3, 1 sc in next loop *, repeat from * to * 5 times more, ch 1, 1 shell in next shell, repeat from * * to last scallop, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch-3 loop, repeat from * to * 6 times, ch 1, join, sl st in space. Row 5: Work first shell, * * ch 2 (2-3-3), 1 sc in ch-3 loop of scallop, * ch 3, 1 sc in next ch-3 loop *, repeat from * to * 4 times more, ch 2 (2-3-3), 1 shell in shell, repeat from * * to last scallop ch 2 (2-3-3), 1 sc in loop, repeat from * to * 5 times, ch 2 (2-3-3), join, sl st in space. Toddler & Child only fasten off. Misses only work first shell, * * ch 4, 1 sc in ch-3 loop, * ch 3, 1 sc in next loop *, repeat from * to * 3 times more, ch 4, 1 shell in shell, repeat from * * to last scallop, ch 4, 1 sc in loop, repeat from * to * 4 times, ch 4. join and fasten off. All Sizes: Sew shoulder seams from outer edge for 1/2 inch. Working backward from left to right crochet 1 row of sc around neck and armholes.

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Little Vest Suit

Columbia-Minerva, "Big & Little Crochets" Leaflet 2519, 1970 Directions are for Small Size (6 to 8). Changes for Large (10 to 12) are in parentheses. MATERIALS: Columbia-Minerva knitting worsted (4 oz pull skein) OR Nantuk 4-ply knitting yarn (2 or 4 oz pull skein): 10 (12) ozs NEEDLES: "Boye" crochet hook size "I" GAUGE: 6 groups to 4" - 4 rows to 3" Vest: Starting at lower edge of body ch 90 (98). Row 1: Drawing up each dc to 3/4 inch, work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, repeat from * across. Counting turning ch at start of row, there are 45 (49) dc across, ch 3, turn. Row 2 - Right side: Counting turning ch as first dc, work 1 dc in first ch-1 space for first group, * 2 dc in next space for a 2-dc group, repeat from * across - 44 (48) groups, ch 4, turn. Row 3: 1 dc between first and 2nd groups, * ch 1, 1 dc between next 2 groups, repeat from * across, end last dc in turning ch, ch 3, turn. Repeat Rows 2 & 3 for pat, working until there are 7 (8) group rows and 8 (9) open rows--about 10 (11-1/2) inches from start. Width across body is 29-1/2 (32) inches. Armholes & Neck: For right front work 10 (11) groups, ch 4, turn. Row 2: Holding back last loop of each dc, work 1 dc after each of first 2 groups, yo and through all 3 loops on hook for neck dec, ch 1, work to last 2 groups, work a dec dc after last group and in turning ch for armhole dec, ch 3, turn. With 2 groups less across, work group row. Repeat last 2 rows twice more; 4 (5) groups rem. Work until armhole measures 7 (8) inches. Fasten off. Back: On right side, skip 2 spaces on last long row for underarm, join yarn in next space, ch 3, work in pat until there are 20 (22) groups across, ch 4, turn. * Dec at beg and end of row as on front. Work 1 row. Repeat from * twice more. Work on the 14 (16) groups to match front armhole. Fasten off. Left Front: Skip 2 spaces on last long row, join yarn in next space, ch 3, work to left front edge; 10 (11) groups. Finish same as right front. Sew shoulder seams matching stitch for stitch. Starting at shoulder seam, crochet 1 row of sc around fronts and neck, do not inc at
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corners to round them. Starting at underarm, crochet sc around armholes. Ties: Join yarn at front edge at start of neck. Ch 24, sl st back along chain, fasten off. Make tie at opposite edge. Skirt: Ch 100 (108). Work same as vest having 49 (53) groups on group rows and 50 (54) dc on openwork rows, to about 11 (12-1/2) inches or desired length from start, end with openwork row then work 1 more openwork row for eyelets. Fasten off. On right side crochet 1 row of sc around front and lower edges, do not inc at corners to round them. Ties: Make a 36 (40) inch chain. SI st back along chain, fasten off. Lace through front edges and tie just above lower edge. Make another chain for waistline and lace through eyelets at top.

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Golden Pullover
From Woman's Day Granny Squares, Unknown Date SIZE: Girls' size 6 to 8. Garment width around underarms, about 27"; length from lower edge to shoulders, 14". (Note: To make smaller sizes, use size F or E hooks.) GAUGE: Mini square = 3"; small = 3-3/4"; Medium = 4-1/2"; large = 5-1/4" MATERIALS: Sport yarn, 2 oz each of yellow (A), dark orange (B), brown (C), mustard (D), light orange (E). Crochet hook size G, or size required to work to gauge. SQUARES: Make 24 squares as follows: 4 mini, 2 small, 10 medium, 8 large. Vary colors at random for first 3 rnds, then continue with color used in Rnd 3 for small, medium, and large. MINI SQUARE: Ch 4, join with a sl st to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 13 dc in ring; join with sl st to top of starting ch 3. Rnd 2: Change color, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in same st as ch 3, * 2 dc I n next dc, repeat from * around--28 dc; join. Rnd 3: With next color working in back lps of sts, join, ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), and dc in any dc (corner), * dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, dc in next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, repeat from * around ending with dc, hdc, 2 sc, hdc, and dc for last side, sl st in 3rd of starting ch. SMALL SQUARE: Work same as for mini square through Rnd 3. Rnd 4: Sl st to any corner ch 2 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, * dc in each of next 8 sts, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next corner sp, repeat from *, end dc in each of next 8 sts, sl st in top of ch 3. MEDIUM SQUARE: Work as for small square through Rnd 4. Rnd 5: With same color as Rnd 4, work as for Rnd 4. LARGE SQUARE: Work as for medium square through Rnd 5. Rnd 6: Work as for Rnd 4.
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ASSEMBLING: Assemble the back, front and sleeves as shown in the diagram. Right side facing overcast all the squares together on wrong side to form each section; do not join sections. Right side facing, join color B at top of front neck edge. Row 1: Work 1 dc in each st across, ch 2; turn. Row 2: Repeat Row 1. Fasten off. Rows 3 and 4: With E, repeat Rows 1 and 2. Rows 5 and 6: With C, repeat Rows 1 and 2. Fasten off. Before setting in the sleeves, work 2 strips: With A, ch 51. Row 1: Starting in 4th st from hook, work 1 dc in each st across; ch 3, turn. Row 2: Dc in each dc; turn. Rows 3 and 4: With C, repeat Rows 1 and 2. Repeat Rows 1 through 4 twice more. Sew the side seam of the sweater together, next sew one strip to top of each sleev, sew sleeve seams, then sew the sleeves to the body. With D, work 1 rnd hdc around entire neckline, then 1 rnd dc. Repeat on wrist of each sleeve and lower edge.

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