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The Knit Scene | Columbia Minerva Book 768
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The Knit Scene
Book 768
Columbia Minerva
Original Copyright 1963
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St Kitts Dress, Tortuga Dress, Andros Dress, Vera Cruz Dress, Trinidad Dress, Domenica Gown, Eleuthera Dress, Nassau Dress, Jamaica Dress, Martiniqe Dress, Margarita Dress, Roseau Dress, Barbados Dress, Antilles Coat, Grnad Bahama Coat, Aruba Dress, Guadeloupe Pajamas, Paradise Island Dress, Orangetown Dress, Bermudas Costume.
INSTRUCTIONS ARE BASED ON THE
FOLLOWING BODY MEASUREMENTS |
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Sizes |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
|
Bust |
31½ |
32½ |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
inches |
Waist |
23 |
24 |
25½ |
27 |
29 |
31 |
34 |
inches |
Hips |
33½ |
34½ |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
inches |
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The garments in this book have been made with Columbia-Minerva Yarn — your guarantee of prime quality. To insure successful results, we stress the importance of using the yarns recommended in the instructions, carefully checking the gauge as described below.
Gauge:
Each Columbia-Minerva instruction indicates a gauge or scale of the number of stitches to the inch, when using the yarn and the size of needles recommended. If you work tighter than average, change to larger needles; if you work looser, change to smaller needles to achieve the same number of stitches to the inch indicated in the instructions.
Abbreviations:
K—Knit beg—beginning
P—Purl sl—slip
st—stitch rem—remain
dec—decrease pat—pattern
inc—increase sc—single crochet
yo—yarn over St St—Stockinette Stitch
tog—together psso—pass slip st over
Asterisks (* - **):
Star symbols indicate that work following them is to be repeated. When instructions call for repeating a given number of times, it is understood that this is in addition to the original. Thus, repeat 5 times more means 6 times in all.
[ ] Brackets:
Symbols indicate that what is in the bracket has to be worked the number of times given after bracket.
Stockinette Stitch:
K 1 row, P 1 row, alternately. On Circular or Sock Needles knit continuously.
Garter Stitch:
Knit each row.
To Increase:
K 2 sts in 1 st (Knitting 1 st in the front and 1 st in the back of same st).
To Decrease: K 2 sts together.
To Work Even:
Work without increasing or decreasing.
Blocking:
Use brass pins which are rust-proof. Pin each piece, wrong side up, on a padded surface in exactly the line you wish to retain.
Use a damp cloth and a moderately hot iron, pressing very lightly — do not allow weight of iron to rest on garment.
Do not remove garment until thoroughly dry.
Remove pins and steam out pin marks.
Assembling:
Sew pieces together, being careful that the edges meet evenly and to match rows wherever possible. Steam all seams on wrong side.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOOL YARNS:
Wash by hand using mild soap flakes, cold water soap or mild detergent. Squeeze suds through fabric but do not rub. Mild, alkali-free soap flakes may be used, but it is most important that the soap be thoroughly dissolved before immersing the garments and water must be tested for tepid, lukewarm temperature before use. Knits should not be allowed to soak for more than a very few minutes.
To Rinse:
Rinse thoroughly. If soap flakes are used, be sure that no soap remains in the garment. Always support garment with your hands when lifting it out of the water, as the added weight of the water tends to stretch the fabric. Never wring or twist, always squeeze out excess moisture gently.
To Dry:
Roll garment in a thick terry towel to remove excess moisture. Pat garment into original size and shape. Dry on a flat surface away from heat and sunlight which affects white and pastel shades.
Important:
A few drops of white vinegar added to the final rinse "sets" the color and prevents bleeding of one color onto another.
This is especially important when white is knit with contrasting colors.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR NANTUK AND BAN-LON® YARNS:
Use method most convenient for you. Turn garment inside out.
Machine Washing:
Set at any convenient temperature and cycle using a suitable soap or detergent. A fabric softener is recommended in final rinse.
Do not use bleach.
Or, Hand Wash in cold or warm water with suitable soap or detergent. Rinse well and roll in towel to remove excess water.
Machine Drying:
Set at any convenient temperature and cycle.
To Hand Dry, lay garment flat, mould into shape. Be sure garment is thoroughly dry before wearing.
Never hang or stretch a handknit. Do not dry in sun.
Knitting Patterns
Row 1—Right side: K 13(14-15-16-17), * P 5, skip 1 st, K in front of 2nd st but do not drop from needle, K the skipped st then drop both from left-hand needle for a twist 2, P 5 *, - ** K in back of next st, P 10; for popcorn: insert lefthand needle in strand before next st then K in front then in back of this st 3 times, pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th sts over first one at a time, with yarn in back sl first st to left-hand needle and P 2 tog and tighten to complete popcorn. (More)
Back: With Color B - cast on 90(92-96-100-104). K 1 row and P 1 row for 6 rows, inc'ing 1 st each side on last row. Joining separate skein for each color change, work on the 92(94-98-102-106) sts: K 12(13-15-17-19) A, place marker on needle, K 34 B, place a marker, K 34 A, place a marker, K 12(13-15-17-19) B. (More)
Note: Directions are for a 35(35¼-35½-35¾-36) inch dress measured from hemline to shoulder. To lengthen or shorten make adjustment before waistline. Dress up to yoke is worked around and the purl side is right side. Starting at hemline with Size 5 circular needle and Color A - cast on 280(288-300-308-320) loosely. (More)
Back: With Size 5 needles and Color A - cast on 134(138-142-146-150-154). K 1 row and P 1 row for 9 rows. Inc'ing 1 each side, K next P row for turn. Work in St St on the 136(140-144-148-152-156) sts to 2(2-2-3-3-3) inches above turn, end with a P row. Dec 1 each side on next row then every 1½(1½- 1½-1½-2-2) inches 1(1-2-2-2-3) times more then every inch 11(11-9-8-7-5) times. Width across hipline is 18¼(19-20-21-22-23) inches. (More)
ow 5 - Right side: * Insert right-hand needle into st as if to K, wrapping yarn 5 times around needle K the st thus having 5 loops on right-hand needle for 1 st, repeat from * across. Break off B and weave end away. Dropping extra loops, sl 9(10-10-11-11) long sts to free needle. Remove long sts from needle and sl plastic ring over them, see diagram. (More)
Row 2: K 5, with yarn at back Sl 1 as to P for turning st, K to last 6 sts, sl 1, K 5. Repeat last 2 rows to 7 inches above turn, end on wrong side. Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Work in St St on the 140(146-152-158) sts to 10 inches above turn. Dec 1 st each side on next row, every 2 inches 5 times more, then every inch 7 times - 114(120-126-132) sts. Width across hipline is 19(20-21-22) inches. (More)
Dec 9(10) sts as follows:
First Dec Row: K1 * K3 tog, K 6, inc 1, P 1, inc 1, K 7, sl 1, K 1, psso, repeat from * across, end K 1. P the 164(182) sts. Next row K 1, * K 2 tog, K 6, inc 1, P 1, inc 1, K 7, sl 1, K 1, psso, repeat from * across, end K 1. P 1 row. Repeat these last 2 rows to 6 inches from start, end with a P row. (More)
Back: With Size 5 needles and Color A - cast on 150(154-158-162-166). K 1 and P 1 in ribbing for 1 inch. Starting on right side with a P row, work in St St to 3 inches above start, end with a K row. Directions are for a 33½(33¾-34-34¼-34½) inch dress measured from lower edge to shoulder. (More)
Back: With A - cast on 130(134-137-141-146). Starting with a K row work 8 rows in St St. Place a marker at each end of last row for hem. Work in Stripe Pat until there are 8 B stripes then work in St St with A only And At The Same Time when work measures 2¼ inches from markers, dec 1 each side on next row, every 6th row 7(7-8-9-9) times then every 4th row 7(7-5-3-3) times. (More)
Dec Row: * K to 4 sts before marker, K 2 tog through back loops, K 4, K 2 tog through front, repeat from * 3 times more, K to end — 8 decs. Repeat dec at markers every 1¾ (1¾-1¾-1¾-2) inches 4(4-4-6-5) times, every inch 3(3-4-1-1) times then every ½ inch 14(14-12-13-13) times. Dress measures about 19(19-19- 19½- 19) inches from start. Work on the 176(184-194-200-210) sts to 22 inches. (More)
Note: Directions are for a 35(35¼-35½-35¾) inch dress measured from back of neck to hem allowing 1 inch for blocking. For longer or shorter dress make adjustment before first dec row.
Front: With Size 5 needles and A - cast on 181(183-185-187). ** P 1 row and K 1 row for 8 rows. Mark each end of last row. Change to Size 6 needles. (More)
Back: With Size 6 needles and Color A - cast on 127(133-139-145-151) sts. Work in pat for 13½ inches - 1 inch hem included. Change to Size 5 needles and continue in pat to 19 inches. Change to Size 4 needles and continue in pat to 29 inches or 1 inch more than desired length to underarm, end on wrong side. Width across back is 17(17¾-18½-19¼-20¼) inches. (More)
Note: Directions are for a 36(36¼-36½-36¾-37) inch dress measured from hem to shoulder.
Stripe Pattern: Work in St St, starting with a K row as follows: 4 rows of B, 2 rows of C, 2 rows of A, 2 rows of C, 4 rows of B, 6 rows of A, 2 rows of C, 4 rows of A, 2 rows of C, 4 rows of A, 2 rows of C, 6 rows of A. Repeat these 40 rows for stripe pat. (More)
Note: Instructions are for a 36(36½) inch coat measured from hemline to shoulder, allowing 2 inches for blocking. To lengthen or shorten, make adjustment before armhole. As coat is reversible, there is no right or wrong side. The side on which Color A is dominant is "Side A". The side on which Color B is dominant is called "Side B". (More)
Armholes: Bind off 3(4-4-5-5) at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 each side every row 3 times then every other row 1(1-2-2-3) times. Work on the 52(53-54-56-57) sts to 7¾(8-8¼-8¾-9) inches above underarm, end on wrong side. Width across shoulders is 15(15¼-15½-16-16¼) inches. (More)
Row 2: 1 sc in first loop, * ch 5, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * across, ch 7, turn. Repeat Row 2 for pat, working to 30 inches or 2 inches less than desired finished length from hemline to neck, ch 3 instead of 7 at end of last row, turn. Width across back is 20¾(22-23¼) inches. (More)
Back: With Size 5 needles and A - cast on 102(106-112-118-124). K 1 row and P 1 row for 5 rows, inc'ing 1 each side on last row. K next row for turn. Work in St St on the 104(108-114-120-126) sts to 12½ inches or desired length from turn, end on wrong side. Width across back is 17¼(18-19-20-21) inches. (More)
Back: With Size 4 needles and Color A - cast on 86(90-96-100-106-110). K 1 and P 1 in ribbing for 4 rows. Break off A. Change to Size 5. Work 24 rows of stripe pat, joining and breaking off colors as needed. With A - continue in St St to 13½ inches from start, end on wrong side. Width across back is 17½(18-19-20-21-22) inches. (More)
Back: With Color D - cast on 121 for all sizes. K 1 row and P 1 row for 7 rows inc'ing 1 each side on last row. K next P row for turn. Wind 3 bobbins with Color A, 6 bobbins with Color B, 6 bobbins with Color C and 3 bobbins with Color D. Joining colors where necessary, work on the 123 sts: (More)
Back: With Size 5 needles and 1 strand of A - cast on 120(123-128-131-136) loosely. K 1 row and P 1 row for 1½ inches, end with a P row.
Hemline: Join in 2nd strand of A, change to Size 8 needles and dec as follows: K 4(3-3-2-2), * K 2 tog, K 3, repeat from * to last 6(5-5-4-4), K 2 tog, K to end. K the 97(99-103-105-109) sts for turn. (More)
