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Show General Instructions: Always join new yarn at end of row. Never knot or splice yarn in middle of row. These knitting directions are given as a guide. Other simple sweater instructions may be used so long as the garment is the proper size and of correct proportions. These instructions may be varied by using a circular needle (adjusting the directions accordingly), using four needles for making the cuffs, and other changes desired by the individual knitter, so long as the finished garment is accurate. SWEATER, Brooks Type Measurements: Size 2 yrs. Chest 20y2 in., Length 11 in., Sleeve length 10 in. Size 4 yrs. Chest 22 in., Length 12 in., Sleeve length 12 in. Size 6 yrs. Chest 24 in., Length 15 in., Sleeve length 13 in. Body (Front and Back) Size 2 Size 4 Size 6 Cast on 72 76 84 stitches Knit 2, Purl 2, for 2 2 2 inches Knit in stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row), with the exception of the first and last 2 stitches of each row which should be knit (garter stitch) to make a neat underarm seam, until stockinette stitches measure 7 9% inches To begin armhole Knit and then slip on stitch holder the first 7 7 7 stitches Knit 58 62 70 stitches Slip on stitch holder the last 7 7 7 stitches Knit stockinette stitch, with the exception of the first and last 2 stitches of row which should be worked in garter stitch, same as underarm, on remaining..'.. 58 62 70 stitches for 2Vj 3 3y2 inches ending in a purled row. Knit 16 18 22 stitches Knit two together, knit one. Take off remaining stitches on stitch holder. Purl back to armhole. Decrease in next five knit rows by knitting together 2nd and 3rd stitch from neck. Work in garter stitch the remaining stitches on needle for 16 rows (8 ridges) ending at neck. Leave on stitch holder for front of neck 20 stitches. Slip on needle the last 19 21 25 stitches Knit 1,- slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch. Continue to knit across row. Purl back to neck. Decrease in this manner in next five knit rows. Knit in garter stitch for 16 rows (8 ridges), ending at armhole. Purl back to neck with exception of the first two knit stitches. For back of neck, cast on same needle 32 32 32 stitches and purl stitches from 1st shoulder. Work in stockinette stitch (with the exception of the garter stitch border) for 4 4% 5 inches Size 2 Size 4 Size 6 Cast on at each end of next row 7 7 7 stitches Work in stockinette stitch until back measures same as front, with ribbing of K 2, P 2, same as front. Bind off loosely, knitting the knit stitches and purling the purled stitches. Sleeves Pick up around armhole and knit 60 64 68 stitches Decrease at both ends of every 6 6 6 rows by knitting together 3d and 4th stitches from each end until there are on needle 40 42 44 stitches Knit plain in stockinette stitch until sleeve measures 8 10 11 inches Work in ribbing of knit 1, purl 1, for 2 inches. Bind off loosely, knitting the knit stitches and purling the purled stitches. Neck Pick up stitches around neck and work in ribbing of knit 1, purl 1 for V2 inch. Bincf off very loosely. Join sleeve and underarm seams. Neck should measure 20 inches around. Chapter Label—Should be sewed inside the back at top of sweater. Either indicate size on label or add tag showing size. PANTS Measurements: Size 2 yrs.—Width at waist 10 inches. Length from center front to crotch 7 inches. Size 4 yrs.—Width at waist 11 inches. Length from center front to crotch 8 inches. Size 6 yrs.—Width at waist 12 inches. Length from center front to crotch 9 inches. Size 2 Size 4 Size 6 Right Half—Cast on 72 76 84 stitches Knit 2, purl 2 for 4 4 4 rows On next row make holes for elastic as follows: * Knit 2, yarn over (throw thread as to purl and then once again around needle), purl 2 together, continue from * to end of row. Next row: Knit 2, purl 2 to complete elastic holes. Continue ribbing of knit 2, purl 2 for 6 6 6 rows Purl 1 row. To shape Back: ** Knit 10 11 12 stitches Turn, slip first stitch and purl back to end of row. Knit 20 22 24 stitches Turn, slip first stitch and purl back to end of row. Knit *. 30 33 36 stitches Turn, slip first stitch and purl back to end of row. Continue in this way, knitting 10 11 12 stitches more every knit row until 60 66 72 stitches are on needle; turn, slip first stitch and purl back to end of row. Then knit the entire row of 72 76 84 stitches Work even in stockinette stitch until pants measure from ribbing at front (short) edge 4 5 6 inches Increase 1 stitch in 2d stitch and on next to last stitch at both ends every other row, 10 times, when there will be on needle 92 96 104 stitches Work 3 rows even after the last increase. Now begin the leg by decreasing one stitch (knit 2 together) at both ends every other row 6 7 9 times Stitches on needle 80 82 86 stitches |
