Exercises in Knitting Part 8

For a m.u.f.f.

Cast on 80 st.i.tches with the lightest shade, and knit 3 plain rows: in the fourth row pa.s.s the wool round the pin, seam 2 st.i.tches together, pa.s.s the wool round the pin, seam 2 together, and so on to the end of the row; join the next lightest shade, and knit 3 plain rows. In the fourth row, seam 2 st.i.tches together, pa.s.s the wool round the pin, seam 2 together, and so on to the end of the row. Continue in this manner, knitting 3 plain rows, and an open row of each shade, till the darkest; then again to the lightest: this forms 1 stripe, 4 of which are required. The last stripe should finish with the lightest shade, to correspond with the beginning. The shading of each stripe must be reversed; thus, first begin with the lightest shade and knit to the darkest, then knit from the darkest to the lightest, and then again to the darkest, and so on. This should be done in double German wool, in five shades of sable or chinchilla colours, and satin put underneath the knitting of the same colour.

A Swiss Pattern for the Top of a Mitten or m.u.f.fatee.

Cast on 26 st.i.tches on 3 needles. Begin by seaming the first st.i.tch, knit the second, and slip it on the left-hand needle, bring the 1 from behind over, which decreases a st.i.tch; knit the 3 next st.i.tches plain, pa.s.s the thread in front of each of the 2 next st.i.tches and knit them, which increases and makes the holes; then knit 3 more plain, and decrease again as above; then seam a st.i.tch; and so on all round: after each round done in this way, knit a plain round.

Beautiful Pattern for a Shetland Shawl.

The centre is done with fine white Shetland wool and large ivory or wood pins. Cast on for the centre 180 or 190 st.i.tches; the pattern does for any number that will divide by 10.

First row:--Knit 1, make 1, slip 1, knit 1, pa.s.s the slipped st.i.tch over, make 1, slip 1, knit 1, pa.s.s the slipped st.i.tch over, make 1, slip 1, knit 1, pa.s.s the slipped st.i.tch over the knitted one, knit 3, and repeat.

Second row:--Seamed.

Third row:--Knit 2 (make 1, slip 1, knit 1, and pa.s.s the slipped st.i.tch over 3 times), knit 2.

Fourth row:--Seamed.

Fifth row:--Knit 3 (make 1, slip 1, knit 1, and pa.s.s the slipped st.i.tch over 3 times), knit 1.

Sixth row:--Seamed.

Seventh row:--Knit 4 (make 1, slip 1, knit 1, pa.s.s the slipped st.i.tch over 3 times).

Eighth row:--Seamed.

Ninth row:--Knit 2 (knit 2 together, and make 1 three times), knit 2.

Tenth row:--Seamed.

Eleventh row:--Knit 1 (knit 2 together, and make 1 three times), knit 3.

For a Comforter.

No. 11 pins. Four-thread fleecy, geranium and grey. Cast on 48 st.i.tches: knit 20 rows in double knitting of geranium, then 12 rows of the grey, 12 of the geranium, 12 of the grey, and so on, till the end; then knit 20 rows, as at the first, with the geranium, and finish with the following fringe:--Cast on 8 st.i.tches; make a st.i.tch by keeping the wool at the back, seam 2 st.i.tches together, pa.s.s the wool round the pin, seam 2 together, pa.s.s the wool round, seam 2 together; continue in this manner, remembering to make a st.i.tch at the beginning of each row, till sufficient fringe is done; then cast off 4 st.i.tches, pull the other needle out, and ravel the depth of the 4 st.i.tches out, and sew on the fringe at each end.

For Another Comforter.

Pins No. 10. This is done in bright scarlet and claret; 6 rows of each. Eight-threaded German wool: cast on 39 st.i.tches.

First row:--Seam 1, make 1, slip 1: this row is not repeated, but the remainder of the comforter is done as the second row: seam 2 together, make 1, slip 1. Repeat when two yards in length are done, cast off, and add fringe No. 1, at each end, or a ta.s.sel of the colours of the wool, if preferred.

Raised Knitting, a kind of Bell Pattern, for a Counterpane.

Cast on any number that will divide by 4, and 4 st.i.tches for each edge. The 4 st.i.tches at each edge are not mentioned in the pattern.

First row:--Seam 4 st.i.tches, cast on 6 st.i.tches, seam 4, cast on 6 st.i.tches, and repeat.

Second row:--Seam 7, knit 3, and repeat.

Third row:--Seam 8, knit 2 together, taking the back of the st.i.tches, knit 3, knit 2 together, and repeat.

Fourth row:--Seam 5, and knit 3, alternately.

Fifth row:--Seam 3, knit 2 together, taking the back of the st.i.tches, knit 1, knit 2 together.

Sixth row:--Seam 3, and knit 3, alternately.

Seventh row:--Seam 3, knit 2 together, taking the back of the st.i.tches, knit 1.

Eighth row:--Seam 2, and knit 3, alternately.

Ninth row:--Seam 3, and knit 2 together, alternately.

Tenth row:--Plain knitting. Repeat from the first row.

This pattern is very pretty done in stripes; and if wished in that way, 48 st.i.tches must be cast on for each stripe; and for a narrow stripe to join it with cast on 12 st.i.tches. Knit and seam alternate rows for 8 rows.

Ninth row:--Knit 3, take a third pin, and knit 3 more, knit the remainder of the st.i.tches with the first pin.

Tenth row:--Seam 3, seam the 3 st.i.tches on the third pin, seam the remaining 6, repeat from first row. These 2 stripes form a beautiful pattern for a counterpane.