Three ReversibleTexture Mosaics Little Castle Sliding Block Pattern and Cage
All three of these patterns combine knit and purl stitches on the wrong-side rows to make varying texture effects. These effects can be reversed, by reading knit for purl and vice versa on the wrong-side rows only. Or, a straight stockinette or garter-stitch type of fabric can be achieved by purling all the wrong-side stitches, in the first case, or knitting them, in the second. Multiple of 8 sts plus 5. Colors A and B. Cast on with Color A and purl one row. Row 1 Right side With B. k4, si 1...
Carved Diamond Pattern
Row 1 Wrong side and all other wrong-side rows Purl. Row 2 Kl, LT 3 times, k3, RT 3 times, kl rep from . Row 4 K2, LT 3 times, kl, RT 3 times, k3 rep from , end last repeal k2. Rows 6 and 8 Repeal Rows 2 and 4. Row 10 Knit. Row 12 K2, RT 3 times, kl, LT 3 limes, k3 rep from , end last repeat k2. Row 14 Kl, RT 3 times, k3, LT 3 limes, kl rep from . Rows 16 and 18 Repeat Rows 12 and 14. Row 20 Knit.
Coral Pattern
Contributed by l.eona Hughes, Sarasota. Florida In this charming old version of the classic Diamonds, a single knit stitch is inserted between each yo and its corresponding decrease. This gives the unusual elfcct of framing the diamonds within wavy borders. The pattern is simple to work, and very attractive for any kind of lace garment. Row 1 Wrong side and all other wrong-side rows Purl. Row 2- K2, k2 tog, kl, yo twice, kl, ssk, k3 rep from , end last repeat k2. Row 4 Kl, k2 tog, kl, yo, k3,...
BoldFaggoted Edging
This is a simple but striking pattern consisting of grand eyelets, small points, and extra-large faggoting. Row 2 calls for working kl, pi into each of the double yo's of Row 1. Cast on 11 sts and work a Preparation Row, as follows K9, yo, k2 making 12 sts . Row 1 K2, kl, pi. kl in the yo of previous row, yo, p4 tog, kl, yo twice, k2 tog, yo twice, k2. 15 sts Row 2 SI 1, k2, pi twice, k2, kl, pi, kl in the yo of previous row, yo, p4 tog, kl. 15 sts Row 3- K2, kl, pi, kl in the yo of previous...
Crossed Banners
Two lacework Hags topped by a small crown make an exceedingly elegant design for panel-, band-, or spot-pattern treatment. The small mock cables al the sides may be omitted, along with the edge stitches beyond them this would leave a panel of 32 stitches. To conclude a single pattern used only once, work Rows 1 through 32 and then Rows 1, 2, and 3 again. Notes Front Cross FC si 2 sts to dpn and hold in front, p2, then k2 from dpn. Back Cross BC si 2 sts to dpn and hold in back. k2, then p2 from...
The Queens Edging
The dainty fan-shaped motifs of this lovely old pattern have a tendency to puir outward, which can give an unusual embossed effect. The edging is very attractive when worked in fine cotton and applied to linens, such as pillowcases, fancy hand towels, bedspreads and tablecloths. It also makes a beautiful border for a stole or evening scarf. Cast on 13 sts and knit one row. Row 1 SI I, k12. Row 2 SI I. kl. k2 tog, yo twice, k2 tog, k7. Row 3 SI 1. k8, pi, k3. Rows 4 and 5 SI 1, kl2. Row 6 SI I,...
DoubleFaggoted Edging
above Double-Faggoted Edging bf.i.ow Torchon Ijice Edging above Double-Faggoted Edging bf.i.ow Torchon Ijice Edging Row 1 SI 1, k2, yo, kl-b, yo, ssk twice, kl, yo, k2 tog twice, k2. Row 2 SI 1, k3, yo, k2 tog, kl twice, k7. Row 3 SI 1, k2, yo, kl-b. yo, ssk twice, k2, yo. k2 tog, kl twice, kl. Row 4 SI 1, k3, yo, k2 tog, kl twice, k8. Row 5 SI 1, k2, yo, kl-b, yo, ssk 3 limes, kl, yo, k2 tog twice, k2. Row 6 SI 1, k3, yo, k2 log, kl twice, k9. Row 7 SI 1, k2, yo, kl-b, yo, ssk 3 times, k2, yo,...
Pyramidal Lace Check
Here is a pretty, easy-to-work pattern with triangular lace motifs in which the decreases run alternately left and right. Any line-yarn blouse or sweater pattern calling for stockinette stitch can be beautifully varied by this lace, which would turn it into a creation instead of just another piece of knitiing. Row 1 Wrong side and all other wrong-side rows Purl. Row 2 Kl. k2 tog, yo 5 times, k2 rep from . Row 4 K2, k2 tog, yo 4 times, kl rep from , end last repeat k3. Row 6 K3, k2 tog, yo 3...
Chinese Edging
Whether this elaborate and beautiful pattern really originated in China is perhaps doubtful. But it was known as Chinese Edging to the European and American knitters of the 19th century, and so its name remains. Because the directions are long, each row-is broken down here into various component parts, to prevent the knitter's getting lost in the middle of an interminable row. The Border, given separately, is worked on the first 12 sis of each odd-numbered row and the last 12 sis of each...
Bobbled Cable
This is a simple eccentric cable with a purled bobble worked into the broader portion. It is a basic demonstration only bobbles may be placed like this on any kind of cable, and in any quantity, according to the taste of the kniiler. Row 1 Wrong side and all other wrong-side rows K2, p7, k2. Row 2 For a right-twist cable, work Row 2 as follows P2, si 3 to dpn and hold in back, k4, then k3 from dpn p2. For a left-twist cable, work Row 2 as follows P2, si 4 to dpn and hold in front. k3, then k4...
Fingertip Tweed
Fingertip Tweed above Check Version bki.ow Stripe Version In Version I of this pattern, the middle stitch of the 3 knit stitches which is the slipped stitch of the previous row presents the back loop, so it is somewhat easier to work it as a k 1 -b than as a plain knit stitch. This action produces a third variation, which is not shown the knitter may try it, and sec what it looks like. Knitting this middle stitch in its front loop, in spite of the way it is turned, makes the twisted diagonal...
PurlGathered Edging
Starching is important for this pattern, because the scallops are worked in stockinette stitch instead of the more usual garter stitch, and so they will curl unless stiffened. Row I Ritiht side SI I, k2, yo, k2 log, k2, yo twice, k2 tog, k7. Row 2 SI 1, p8, kl, p3, kl, yo, k2 tog, kl. Row 3 SI I, k2, yo, k2 tog, kl2. Row 4 SI 1, pi2, kl, yo, k2 tog, kl. Row 5 SI 1, k2, yo, k2 tog, k2, yo twice, k2 tog twice. k6. Row 6 SI 1, p7. kl, p2. kl, p3, kl. yo, k2 tog, kl. Row 7 SI 1, k2, yo, k2 tog,...
Leaning Stripe Pattern
Note Right Twist RT Skip I st and knit into 2nd st, then knit the skipped st, then si both sts from needle together. Preparation Row Right side With B, k2, si I wyib rep from , end k3. Row 1 With B, p3, si 1 wyif, p2 rep from . Row 2 With A, kl, RT, sl I wyib rep from , end k2. Row 3 With A, p2, sl I wyif rep from , end p3. Row 4 With B, kl. sl 1 wyib, RT rep from , end sl 1, kl. Row 5 With B, pi, sl 1 wyif, p2 rep from , end sl 1, pi. Row 6 With A, RT, sl 1 wyib rep from , end RT, kl. Rows 7...
Tiny Check
The little checks in this pattern are made of a single Color B stitch apiece, which means that in flat knitting the pattern must be worked hack and forth on a circular needle or a pair of double-pointed needles, as given. For round knitting, as in socks, seamless sweaters, skirts, or other tubular articles, the pattern may be adapted very easily by knitting instead of purling Rows 1 and 4, and slipping sts wyib instead of wyif in Row 4. The si sts to other end of needle direction can be...
Janus Pattern
i.eft Janus Pattern right Embedded Diamond i.eft Janus Pattern right Embedded Diamond I.ike the old Roman god of the gateway, this beautiful pal looks both ways as the laterally-elongated diamonds alteri For two panels symmetrically opposed, begin one with Row 1 the other with Row 15. Rows 1, 3, and 5 Wrong side Purl. Row 2 K.4, yo, si I k2 tog psso, yo, k3, yo, si 1 k2 tog yo, k4. Row 4 K.3, k2 tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, kl twice, k2. Row 6 K.2, k2 log, yo, k3, yo, si I k2 tog psso, yo, k3 ssk. k2....
Embedded Diamond
Contributed by Arlene M. Haines. Whippany, New Jersey Panel of 25 sts. Row I Wrong side and all other wrong-side rows Purl. Row 2 K8, k2 tog, yo, k6, k2 tog, yo. k7. Row 4 K7. k2 tog, yo, k6, k2 tog, yo, k8. Row 6 K6, k2 tog, yo twice, k9. Row 8 K5, k2 tog, yo, k6, k2 tog, yo, kl-b, yo, ssk, k7. Row 10 K4, k2 Log, yo, k6, k2 tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k6. Row 12 K 5, k2 tog, yo, ktj, k2 tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k5. Row 14 K2, k2 tog, yo, kl-b, yo, ssk, k3 twice, kl, yo, ssk. kl. Row 16 Kl, k2 tog, yo,...
Jewel Medallion
Like Grand Medallion, this pattern is very handsome as a central and dominating motif in any lace article. The delicate single-strand openwork that surrounds the medallion is well set off by a lining of contrasting color. Evening bags in metallic yarn, small cushions, and place mats are enhanced by a central Jewel Medallion. Row 1 Wrong side Purl. Row 2 Kll, k2 log, yo, kl, yo. ssk, kll. Row 3 PIO, p2 tog-b, yo, p3, yo, p2 tog, plO. Row 4 K9, k2 tog, yo twice, kl, yo, ssk twice, k9. Row 5 P8,...
Three Floral Motifs BroadLeaved Flower Floral Panel II and FourLeaved Flower
This pattern, a variation on a Japanese design, displays wide knit-stitch leaves on a purled background. The flower is a simple lace medallion. Charming borders can be made out of this pattern on a multiple of 18 stitches plus 1, the p2 tog rows being converted into p.3 tog between the motifs. Rows I and 3 Wrong side Knit. Rows 2 and 4 Purl. Rows 5 and 7 Kfl. p3, k8. Row 6 P8, k3, p8. Row 8 P2 tog, p6, kl, yo twice, kl, p6, p2 tog. Row 9 K7, p5, k7. Row 10 P2 tog, p5, k2, yo, kl, yo, k2, p5, p2...
Syncopated Tweed
This beautiful tweed is so simple as to be well within the reach of any beginner yet the finished fabric seems to be quite a complex arrangement of color spots. It is a dense fabric that tends to curl forward, because of the pull of the long slip-stitches, and so it requires pressing. Multiple of 3 sts plus 2. Colors A, B, and C. Row 1 Right side With A. knit. Row 2 With A, kl, si 1 wyif, p2 rep from . end kl. Row 3 With B, k3, si 1 wyib, k2 rep from , end si 1, kl. Row 4 With B, repeat Row 2....
Two Edgings with an Insertion Beech Leaf Edging BirdsEye Edging and Moorish
These patterns arc worked together in one piece to give the knitter an idea of how any edging can be combined with any lace panel or panels to make attractive lace mats, hangings, or scarves. With the same edging on both sides, you can work any number of insertions in the center to make an article of any width. The left-hand edging and the right-hand edging are worked on opposite sides of the fabric alternately, of course, so that the scalloped portion faces outward both ways. left Beech Leaf...
Tassel Border
above Tassel Border center Chandelier Pattern below Swiss Ribbing above Tassel Border center Chandelier Pattern below Swiss Ribbing Little knit-in tassels like these are wonderfully effective as a decorative edge to any garment. Being worked in a single stitch, they can be placed anywhere, in combination with any pattern but they make a particularly striking finish to the twisted chevron given here. In this pattern, purl stitches are worked below the chevron, knit stitches above the knitting...
Pleated Edging
The recommended increase for this pattern is purl into the front, then into the back, of one stitch. When turning for the short rows, remember to hook the yarn around the first unworked stitch so as not to leave a hole. This is done by slipping the stitch, passing the yarn around it, then slipping it back again to the needle that is in the right hand after the work is turned. Row 1 Right side Kl, ssk, yo twice, k2 tog, p8, inc in next st, k2. Row 2 K14, pi, k2. Row 3 Kl, ssk, yo twice, k2 tog,...
Sheepfold
Contributed by Elizabeth Zimmermann, Milwaukee. Wisconsin This pattern was originally planned for circular knitting, so that all rows would be worked from the right side. To do it in this way, simply work all odd-numbered rows backward, substituting knit for purl and vice versa, and working plain RT and LT instead of RRT and RLT. When converted into back-and-forth knitting, the pattern calls for some twists made on the wrong side. See Sunrise Shell Pattern for additional discussion or RLT....
Chevron and Berry Stripe Pattern
Contributed by Hildegard M Eisner. Aldan, Pennsylvania In each repeat of this pattern there is one stitch decreased on Row 2 the original number of stitches is restored on Row 9. Row 2 Kl, yo, ssk, k4, k2 log twice, yo, kl rep from . Row 3 P8, kI. pi5 rep from , end kl, p8. Row 4 Kl, yo, ssk, k3, k2 tog, yo, pi, yo, ssk. k3, k2 tog, yo, k 1 rep from . Row 5 P7, k3, pi3 rep from , end k3, p7. Row 6 Kl. yo, ssk, k2, k2 log, yo, p3, yo, ssk, k2. k2 tog, yo, k 1 rep from . Row 7 P6, k5. pi 1 rep...
Bell Lace
Contributed by fiernice Haedihe, Oak Park, Illinois Turn-of-ihc-ceniury elegance distinguishes this handsome lace, which is ornate yet easy to work. The pattern alternates with a precise half-drop, each portion consisting of 14 rows. The number of stitches does not remain the same on every row, bui an accurate count may be taken on Rows 12, 14, 26, or 28. Row 1 Right side Kl, p2, kl twice, yo, k2 tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, yo, kl. p2 twice, kl rep from . Row 2 PI, k2 twice, p9, k2, pi, k2 rep from ,...
Three KnitTwist Panels Vy Tent and Heart
These are three fairly wide cable substitutes, all using the knit-twist method of crossing stitches. I and II, the V and the Tent, are quite straightforward. Either could be used in a ribbed or panel-patterned skirt, as a minor design in a fisherman sweater, or as an allover pattern on a multiple of 12 stitches plus 2. These twisted diagonal stitches could also be arranged as zigzags, diamonds, braids, or plain diagonals running all to the right or all to the left as when I or II is cut in half...
Garland Pattern
This dainty eyelet band is good for infants' wear and girls' party clothcs. A single repeat makes a pleasing border for lace sleeves, collars, etc. Row 1 Wrong side Purl. Rows 2, 3, 4 and 5 Knit. Row 6 Kl, k2 tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, kl rep from . Row 7 P2 tog-b, yo, p3, yo, p2 tog rep from . Row 8 Kl, yo, k2 tog, yo, si 1 k2 tog psso, yo, kl rep from . Row 9 PI, yo, p2 tog, p 1, p2 tog-b, yo, pi rep from . Row 10 K2, yo, si 1 k2 tog psso, yo, k2 rep from . Rows 11, 12, 13, and 14 Knit. Row 15...
Pyrenees Pattern
This beautiful old pattern features double diamonds worked in delicate single-strand lace. Like all patterns of this type, it must be well stretched. Multiple of 18 sts plus 1. Row 1 Wrong side Purl. Row 2 K2 tog, yo, k I. k2 tog, yo, k2, k2 tog. yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl, yo, si 1 k2 tog psso rep from , end last repeat ssk. Row 3 P2, p2 log-b, yo, p2, p2 log-b, yo, p3, yo, p2 log, p2, yo, p2 tog. p3 rep from , end last repeat p2. Row 4 Kl, k2 tog, yo, k2, k2 tog, yo, k5, yo. ssk, k2,...
Gate Pattern
Contributed by Leona Hughes, Sarasota, Florida Like Pilscner Pleating, this pattern combines purl blocks with knit blocks that are traversed by diagonal yo's. But the arrangement is reversed, to form a flat non-pleating fabric with a checked effect, and the motifs are square rather than triangular. The pattern is easy to work, and attractive in sweaters, blouses, baby blankets, or dresses. Row 1 Right side Kl. yo, ssk, k3, p5 rep from , end kl. Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8 Kl, k5, p5 rep from , end kl....
Stripe and Rib Pattern
Like all color patterns worked back and forth on double-pointed needles, this one is very easy to do in round knitting. Color B rounds arc always worked like Row 2 Color A rounds are always knitted plain. The pattern geometry here is clear, formal, and sharply rectilinear, like a bold plaid. Multiple of 4 sts plus 3. Colors A and B. Special Note This pattern must be worked back and forth on a circular needle or a pair of double-pointed needles. Row 2 SI sts to other end of needle, right side...
Cam Cable
center panel Cam Cable side panels Slack Line, or Drunken-Sailor Cable center panel Cam Cable side panels Slack Line, or Drunken-Sailor Cable Mere is a marvelously unusual cable for your most original fisherman sweaters. The big five-stitch rib is shredded into five separate ribs, in a diagonal ladder-like design. Notice that there is no actual crossing 5 over 5 of ihe large ribs, as this would squeeze the pattern too much. Instead, an illusion of a cable twist is cleverly achieved by means of...
Buttercup Edging
This is a classic pattern that was probably used by the grandmothers of today's knitters. Yet today's knitters may also use it lo good effect, for dress and sleeve hems, shawls, curtains and table mats. The p2 tog-b in Row 6 may occasion some difficulty, since the second stitch is a yo and is sometimes depending on the elasticity of the yarn hard to calch. But this can be worked easily by purling one stitch, returning it to the left-hand needle, passing the next slilch the yo over it, and then...
Bonbon Pattern
Here is a pretty three-color pattern with one little twist stitch. If you do not know how to make a Left Twist LT , see Glossary. Multiple of 10 sts plus 4. Colors A, B, and C. Row I Wrong side With A, knit. Row 2 With B, k6, si 2 wyib, k8 rep from , end si 2, k6. Row 3 Wilh B, p4. si 6 wyif, p4 rep from . Row 4 With B, k4, si 6 wyib, k4 rep from . Row 5 With 15. p6, si 2 wyif. p8 rep from , end si 2, p6. Row 6 With A, k6, LT, k8 rep from , end LT, k6. Row 8 With C, kl, si 2 wyib, k8 rep from ,...
Cable and Ladder
Row 1 Wrong side and all other wrong-side rows Kl, p2 tog, yo, p 11, k 1 rep from . Row 2 Kl. ssk, yo, si next 3 sts to dpn and hold in back, k3, then k3 from dpn k6 rep from . Row 4 Kl, ssk, yo, kl2 rep from . Row 6 Kl, ssk, yo, k3, si next 3 sts to dpn and hold in front. k3, then k3 from dpn k3 rep from . Row 8 Repeat Row 4.
Picot Stripe
These decorative stripes have a lot of texture interest. The cleverly-constructed picot points are nubby, and stand oul somewhat from the background. 'This pattern makes excellent borders for collars, cuffs, and pockets, and is very attractive in ski sweaters. Row 2 With B, k2, kl. yo, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, kl in next st. making seven sts from one k9 rep from . end last repeat k7. Row 4 -With A, kl, k2 tog, k5, ssk, k7 rep from , end last repeat k6. Row 5 With A, p6, p2 tog-b, pi, si I wyif, pi, p2...
Long Bobble Pattern
These bold pear-shaped bobbles are ingeniously constructed of a central increase, four turning rows, and two lateral decreases on the return row then the entire assemblage is carried upward for 5 rows more by slipping the stitches. Packing these unusual bobbles close together, this pattern makes a very thick novelty fabric for hats, cushions, handbags, patch pockets, afghan squares, borders, etc. After having learned how to make this type of bobble, the knitter may use it also in other...
PierGlass Pattern
Here is an attractive fancy-rib design for sweaters its elements are simple, but its overall effect is very nice. Work it with smallish needles so that the twists, when purled on the right side, will not show too many or too large openings in the fabric. Rows 1 and 3 Wrong side P2, k2, pi, k4. pi, k2, p3 rep from , end last repeat p2. Row 2 K.2, p2, kl, p4, kl, p2, k3 rep from , end last repeat k2. Row I K2. p2. LT, p2. RT, p2, k3 rep from , end last repeat k2. Row 5 P2, k3, pi, k2. pi, k3, p3...
Fretted Mosaic
Multiple of 6 sts plus 2. Colors A and B. Note On all right-side rows, si all sl-sts with yarn in back. Row 3 Right side With B, kl, si 1 wyib, k5 rep from , end kl. Row 4 and all other wrong-side rows Knit the same sts worked on previous row. with the same color si all the same sl-sts with yarn in front. Row 5 With A, k2, si 1, k3, si I, kl rep from . Row 7 With B, kl, si 1, k3, sl I. kl rep from , end kl. Row 9 With A, k6, sl 1, k5 rep from , end sl 1, kl. Row 13 With A, k4, sl I, k5 rep from...
CrownEmbossed Rosebud
An adaptation of the eyelet crown type of increase is utilized in this pattern to make an attractive column of highly embossed bud motifs. A single cable cross in Row 2 defines the motifs. Some knitters may find it difficult to knit five times into the backs of the five yo loops that are wound around the needle in Row 3, t hough this is easily accomplished by taking the Jront of each loop purlwise onto the right-hand needle, and sliding the needle wider the loop over the left-hand needle, where...
Grand Eyelet Edging
This striking pattern makes deep loops attached to an eyelel mesh. There is a preparation row Row 1 which is not repeated. At the last pattern repeal, when the edging has reached the desired length, bind oil after-Row 8. Try this one in thin cotton, stiffly starched, as a novel trim for a lamp shade above Grand Eyelet Edging below Open Shell Edging above Grand Eyelet Edging below Open Shell Edging Row I Preparation row K2. yo 4 times, k2 tog, yo, k2 tog 5 times, kl. Row 2 K12, kl, pi twice into...
Fancy Parallelogram
Multiple of 16 sts plus 2. Colors A and B. Cast on with A and knit one row. Note On all right-side rows, sl all sl-sts with yarn in back. Row 1 Right side With B, kl, k4, sl 1, kl 1 rep from , end kl. Row 2 and all other wrong-side rows Knit or purl the same sts worked on previous row. with the same color sl all the same sl-sts with yarn in front. Row 3 With A, kl, k3, si 1 twice, kl, si 1 3 times, k2 rep from , end kl. Row 5 With B, kl, k2, si 1. k3, si 1, k7, si 1. kl rep from . end kl. Row 7...
PurlTwist Knot
Contributed by Helen P. McShane. Brooklyn, New York This is an easy pattern that gives a pretty, nubby allover texture for coats and suits, sweaters, dresses, etc. The wrong side is interesting too as a rough purl fabric with a hint of a design. Multiple of 4 sts. Rows I and 3 Wrong side Purl. Row 2 K.2. p2 tog and leave on needle insert right-hand needle from back between the sts just purled tog. and purl the first st again then si both sts from needle together rep from . Row 4 P2 tog and purl...
Strawberry Pattern
Unless it is well stretched, this fabric will close up into a scalelike texture, with the openwork largely hidden. In this form it is useful for garments where a not-loo-lacy look is wanted. The knitter should experiment with it, because it will give different kinds of effects with different yarns and needle sizes. Row 1 Right side Ssk, k4, yo, kl, yo, k4, si 1 k2 tog psso rep from , end last repeat ssk instead of si 1 k2 tog psso. Row 2 P2 tog, p3, yo twice, p3, p3 tog rep from , end last...
Bold Check Pattern
This is a big, striking check suitable for sport coats, sweaters and blankets. Multiple of 10 sts plus 2. Colors A and B. above Bold Check Bauern below Garter-Stitch Strifie Version above Bold Check Bauern below Garter-Stitch Strifie Version Row 2 With A, kl. pi twice, kl, p2, kl, pi, kl rep from , end p2, kl. pi twice, kl. Row 3 With B. kl, k5, si 1 wyib, kl twice, si 1 wyib rep from , end kl. Row 4 With B, kl. si 1 wyif, kl twice, si 1 wyif. k5 rep from , end kl. Row 5 With A, k2, si 1 wyib,...
Domino Edging
Need a fancy mask for a costume party ' Two repeats of this pattern, plus the first 4 rows again, will make a most unusual one Knit ii in black cotton, lightly starched, or a glistening metallic yarn, and add ribbon or elastic at the sides, planning the gauge so the eyelets will lit your eyes. The eyelets may be widened and reinforced with buttonhole stitch in a contrasting color. Or - use it in the conventional way as an edging. It makes a very handsome one. Note Throughout pattern, increase...
DinnerBell Ruffle
This is another basic ruffle made from the bottom up. It can be varied in dozens of ways, according to the number of stitches, the type of yarn, the length of ruffle desired, etc. 12, 14, or 16 stitches can be cast on for every 4, to make a fuller ruffle the decreases can be worked on every right-side row instead of every other one, to make it shorter. The ruffle need not be worked on a bottom edge it can be made separately, or sewn on some distance above the edge, as a flounce. Cast on 10 sts...
Mexican Edging
Patterned with the same intricacy and boldness of design that can be seen in the finest Mexican silver, this beautiful edging adds a touch of elegance to any knitted article, plain or fancy. The concept is unusual, and the knitting is complex but can bt followed by anyone with moderate experience in lace knitting and careful attention to the directions. See Special Note at the end of pattern rows. A portion of pattern worked on the first 8 sts of every odd-numbered row SI 1, k3, yo, p'2 tog...
Briar Rose
center Teardrop Pendant on Seed Stitch right Square Knot center Teardrop Pendant on Seed Stitch right Square Knot Briar stems gracefully entwined, and bobble-like rosebuds, make this an exceptionally pretty panel to combine with lace, as well as with other twist patterns and with cables. Row I Wrong side K3, pi, kl, p2, k2, pi, k3. Row 2 P3, LT, pi, LT, RT, p3. Row 3 K4, p2. k2, pi, k4. Row 4 P2, kl, yo, kl in next st, turn and p3, turn and k3 wrapping yarn twice for each knit st pi, LT, pi,...
Wineglass Lace
Contributed by Hildegard M. Eisner, Aldan, Pennsylvania This pattern calls for a panel of 5 stitches, but in fact it is considerably wider than that, because the 5-stilch minimum is retained for only one row. Also it requires stretching in order to show the pattern, so the actual width is nearly twice that of a 5-stitch gauge. Row I Wrong side PI, yo, pi 4 limes. 9 sts. Row 2 Ssk, yo, kl, yo, k3, yo, kl, yo. k2 tog. 11 sis. Row 3 P3, yo, p5, yo, p3. 13 sis. Row 4 Ssk, yo, kl twice, k2 tog, kl,...
Giant Embossed Plait
Contributed by Grace E. Smith. LaVeme, California This is a huge and heavy plait pattern made by a highly unusual method. Each of the plaited ribs is a series of short rows, and each one stands up a full quarter-inch, or more, from the background. If several of these giant plaits are being worked at once, then a separate cable needle will be required for each, because the stitches are left on the cable needle throughout an entire right-side row. and are not picked up again until the return row....