Cocktail Blouse Style No. 6039 -Spinnerin Volume 150 (1961)

This pattern is based on vintage sizing guidelines, which may differ from modern sizing.  Please look at the Sizing Guide for Spinnerin Vol. 150 for information. 

These directions are for size 12.  Changes for sizes 14 and 16 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS

SPINNERIN Mohair 1001, 1-oz balls-8(8-9)
1 pair each of needles Nos. 7 and 10-1/2
1 yards of 1/2 inch velvet tubing

GAUGE: 3 sts=1 inch     5 rows=1 inch

NOTE: If necessary, change to larger or smaller needles to obtain the required stitch gauge.

PATTERN STITCH: Multiple of 2 sts plus 1
Row 1: Wrong side, K1, *yo, sl 1 as to purl, K1; repeat from * across row.  Row 2: *K1, K2tog through back-the yo and the sl-st; repeat from * across row, end K1.  Repeat these two rows for pattern.

BACK: With No. 7 needles, cast on 42(44-46) sts.  Work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 2 inches inc 1 st in the last row.  Change to No 10-1/2 needles and work in pattern inc 1 st at each side every 1-1/2 inches 4 times; work on the 51(53-55) sts until back measures 11(11-12) inches including the ribbing.  Armholes and Neck: Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows then dec 1 st at each side every other row 8 times; 31(33-35) sts.  Bind off center 11(13-15) sts for neck and working on the 10 sts for left side continue to dec 1 at armhole edge every other row 4 times more at the same time dec 1 st at neck edge every row 6 times-all sts dec.  Work right side to correspond.

FRONT: Work ribbing as for back.  Change to No. 10-1/2 needles and work in pattern inc 1 st at each side every inch 6 times; work on the 55(57-59) sts until front measures 11(11-12) inches.  Armhole and Neck: Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows then dec 1 st at each side every other row 4 times; bind off center 9(11-13) sts for neck and working on the 17 sts for right side, continue to dec 1 st at armhole edge every other row 8 times more at the same time dec 1 st at neck edge every row 3 times then every other row 6 times.  Work left side to correspond.

SLEEVES: With No. 7 needles, cast on 22(24-16) sts.  Work in ribbing for 1 inch inc 1 st in last row.  Change to No. 10-1/2 needles and work in pattern increasing 1 st at each side every inch 8 times; work on the 39(41-43)  sts until sleeve measures 12(12-13) inches including the ribbing.  Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows then dec 1 st at each side every other row 10 times; 15(17-19) sts.  Bind off 8 sts at front edge once then bind off last 7(9-11) sts from same edge.  Make other sleeve the same reversing shaping for top thus having one right and one left sleeve.

FINISHING: Sew in sleeves, sew side and sleeve seams.  Sew 2 rows of velvet tubing around neck to form scallops, make a small bow and attach at front.

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Double Breasted Vest Style No. 6021 -Spinnerin Volume 150 (1961)

This pattern is based on vintage sizing guidelines, which may differ from modern sizing.  Please look at the Sizing Guide for Spinnerin Vol. 150 for information. 

These directions are for size 12.  Changes for sizes 14 and 16 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS

SPINNERIN Mohair 1001, 1-oz balls-5(5-6)
1 pair each of needles Nos. 6 and 10-1/2
Steel crochet hook No. 0
6 buttons
1 yard of 1-1/2 inch grosgrain ribbon

GAUGE: 3 sts=1 inch     4-1/2 rows=1 inch

FOR SLEEVE AS SHOWN: When back measures 12(12-12-1/2) ins cast on 6 sts at each end.  Work even on 62(66-70) sts for 7(7-7-1/2) ins.  Bind off 12(12-13) sts at beg of 2 rows then shape shoulders as described below.  Fronts: When piece measures 12(12-12-1/2) cast on 6 sts at seam edge.  Work even on 21(23-24) sts until same as Back.  At sleeve edge bind off 13(13-14) sts, then 4(4-5) sts twice.

BACK: With No. 6 needles, cast on 40(44-48) sts.  Work in ribbing of K2, P2 for 6 rows.  Change to No. 10-1/2 needles and work in stockinette-st for 3 inches then inc 1 st at each side every 4th row 5 times; work on the 50(54-58) sts until back measures 12(12-12-1/2) inches including the ribbing.  Armholes: Bind off 3(3-4) sts at beg of next 2 rows then bind off 1 st at beg of next 6 rows; work on 38(42-44) sts until armholes measure 7-1/2(7-1/2-8) inches straight up.  Shoulders: Bind off 4(5-5) sts at beg of next 4 rows; slip 22(22-24) sts on a holders.

LEFT FRONT: With No. 6 needles, cast on 24(24-28) sts.  Work in ribbing for 6 rows inc 1(3-1) sts in last row.  Change to No. 10-1/2 needles and work in stockinette-st on 25(27-29) sts for 3 inches then inc 1 st at armhole edge every 4th row 5 times at the same time when front measures 7(7-7-1/2) inches including the ribbing.  Shape Neck as follows: Slip 12 sts at front edge on a holder then dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 3(3-4) times; work on the 15(17-18) sts until front measures 12(12-12-1/2) inches.  Armhole: Bind off 3(3-4) sts at side edge then bind off 1 st at same edge every other row 4 times; work on the 8(10-10) sts until armhole measures same as for back.  Shoulder: Bind off 4(5-5) sts from armhole edge twice.
With pins, mark position of 2 sets of buttons placing the first about 1/2 inch from lower edge-3rd in neckband.

RIGHT FRONT: Work to correspond to left front making buttonholes opposite markers as follows: Starting at front edge, work 1, yo, K2tog, work 4 sts, K2tog, yo, work to end of row.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder and side seams.  Neckband: With No. 6 needles and right side facing you, pick up and K 146(150-154) sts around neck including sts on holders.  Work in ribbing for 6 rows-every other row starts and ends with K2, every other with P2; make a set of buttonholes as before in 4th row.  Bind off in ribbing.  Work 1 row of sc around armholes.  Face front edges with a double row of ribbon to cover both sets of buttonholes; cut through and sew around buttonholes.

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Mohair Shrug Style No. 6020 -Spinnerin Volume 150 (1961)

This pattern is based on vintage sizing guidelines, which may differ from modern sizing.  Please look at the Sizing Guide for Spinnerin Vol. 150 for information. 

These directions are for size 12.  Changes for sizes 14 and 16 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS

SPINNERIN Mohair 1001, 1-oz balls-6(7-7)
1 pair each of needles Nos. 6 and 10-1/2
5 buttons
1 yard of 1-1/2 inch grosgrain ribbon

GAUGE: 3 sts=1 inch     4-1/2 rows=1 inch

NOTE: If necessary, change to larger or smaller needles to obtain the required stitch gauge.

BACK: With No. 6 needles, cast on 38(42-46) sts.  Work in ribbing of P2, K2 for 6 rows-every other row starts and ends with P2, every other with K2.  Change to No. 10-1/2 needles and work in stockinette-st inc 1 st at each side every 4th row 6 times; work on the 50(54-58) sts until back measures 7(7-7-1/2) inches including the ribbing.  Armholes: Bind off 3(3-4) sts at beg of next 2 rows then bind off 1 st at beg of next 6 rows; work on the 38(42-44) sts until armholes measure 7-1/2(7-1/2-8) inches straight up.  Shoulders: Bind off 6(6-7) sts at beg of next 4 rows then slip remaining 14(14-16) sts on a holder.

LEFT FRONT: With No. 10-1/2 needles, cast on 5 sts: work in stockinette-st casting on 3 sts at front edge every other row 3 times then 2 sts every other row 3(4-5) times at the same time inc 1 st at side edge every 4th row 6 times; work on the 26(28-30) sts until front measures 6(6-6-1/2) inches from start.  Armhole: Bind off 3(3-4) sts at side edge then bind off 1 st at the same edge every other row 4 times; work on the 19(20-21) sts until armhole measures 5-1/2(5-1/2-6) inches.  Neck: Slip 4 sts at neck edge on a holder then dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 3(3-4) times; work on the 12 (14-14) sts until armhole measures same as for back.  Shoulder: Bind off 6(6-7) sts from armhole edge twice.  Work right front to correspond.

SLEEVES: With No. 6 needles, cast on 32(32-36) sts.  Work in ribbing for 6 rows.  Change to No. 10-1/2 needles and work in stockinette-st inc 1 st at each side every 4th row 3(4-3) times; work on the 38(40-42) sts until sleeve measures 5(5-5-1/2) inches including the ribbing.

CAP:  Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows then bind off 1 st at beg of next 18(20-22) rows; 14 sts.  Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows then bind off remaining 10 sts.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder seams.  Neckband: With No. 6 needles and right side facing you, pick up and K 54(54-58) sts around neck; work in ribbing as on back for 6 rows; bind off in ribbing.  Left Front Border: With No. 6 needles starting at neck edge, pick up and K 76(80-84) sts along front and lower edge; work in ribbing-matching it to back-for 6 rows, bind off in ribbing.  With pins, mark position of 5 buttons placing the first close to the lower edge and the last close to the top edge.  Right Front Border: Work to correspond to left border making buttonholes opposite markers on 4th row of ribbing by binding off 2 sts.  Next row, cast on 2 sts over the bound-off sts.  Sew side and sleeve seams and set in sleeves.  Face straight front edges with ribbon; cut through and sew around buttonholes with silk or buttonhole twist.

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Poncho with Hood Style No. 6058 -Spinnerin Volume 150 (1961)

This pattern is based on vintage sizing guidelines, which may differ from modern sizing.  Please look at the Sizing Guide for Spinnerin Vol. 150 for information.

These directions are for size 12.  Changes for sizes 14 and 16 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
SPINNERIN Nylaine Germantown Knitting Worsted 4-oz. skeins 3(3-4)
1 pair each of needles Nos. 4 and 8
5 buttons

GAUGE: 5 sts=1 inch     7 rows=1 inch

SEED-STITCH PATTERN on an uneven number of sts P1, K1 across row, end P1.  Work all rows in this way always having a P-st over a K-st and a K-st over a P-st.

Back:  With No. 4 needles, cast on 75(77-79) sts.  Work in garter-st for 7 rows.  Change to No. 8 needles and work in Seed-Stitch Pattern keeping 3 garter-sts at each edge until back measures 19(20-21) inches from start.  Shoulders: Bind of 8 sts at beg of next 4 rows then bind off 9(10-10) sts at beg of next 2 rows, slip remaining 25(25-27) sts on a holder.

FRONT: Work same as back until 13(14-15) inches from start.  Divide for Neck Opening as follows: Work across 34(35-36) sts, K center 7 sts, work across 34(35-36) sts; repeat this row 5 more times then divide sts in half working 2 sts tog at center.  Work on 37(38-39) sts for one side keeping 3 garter-sts at each end until front measures 17(18-19) inches.  Neck: Slip 7 sts at neck edge on a holder then dec 1 st at same edge every row 5(5-6) times: work on remaining 25(26-26) sts until front measures same as back.  Shoulder: Bind off 8 sts every other row twice then bind off last 9(10-10) sts.  Work other side to correspond.

FINISHING: With No. 4 needles and right side facing you, pick up and K 79(79-81) sts around neck edge.  Work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 1 inch-every other row starts and ends with K1, every other with P1.  If Hood is not desired, bind off in ribbing.  Hood: Bind off 5(5-6) sts at beg of next 2 rows; 69 sts.  Cast on 7 sts at beg of next row, K3 sts work in pattern across row, inc 10 sts evenly spaced, cast on 7 sts at other end.  Keeping 3 garter-sts at each end, work on the 93 sts until hood measures 7-1/2 inches.  Next row K4 and slip on a holder, bind off 26 sts, work to end of row.  Next row bind off 30 sts; work on center 33 sts until section measures same as bound off edges; bind off.  Work in garter-st on the 4 sts on holder until it measures same as center section.  Sew bound off edges to center section reversing seam at front as 7 sts will be turned back for cuff.  Sew border to front joining it to other side.  Turn back cuff and work 1 ros of sc along folded edge.  Sew or crochet a button loop at edge of neck ribbing; make 2 loops at each side of body placing the first at bottom edge and the 2nd at waist.

NOTE: If a simple bonnet is desired, cast on 93 sts.  Rib in K1 and P1 for 1-1/2 inches, then follow directions above, beginning at end of first line in column 2, above-keeping 3 garter sts etc.

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