Shawl Collar Slipon Style No. 6075-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.   

  This sweater is also available in a Cardigan as Style #6076

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

MATERIALS

SPINNERIN Mohair 1001, 1-oz balls-9(10-11) balls
1 pair each of needles Nos. 7 and 10-1/2
Steel crochet hook No. 0

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.

PATTERN STITCH a multiple of 4 sts plus 2
Row 1: *P2, K2; repeat from * across row, end P2.  Row 2: *K2, P2; repeat from *, end K2.  Row 3: *P2, K2 sts tog: repeat from *, end P2.  Row 4: *K2, K in front then in back of next st; repeat from *, end K2.  Repeat these 4 rows for pattern.

BACK: With No. 7 needles cast on 50(54-58) sts.  Work in ribbing of K1, P1 for 1-1/2 inches.  Change to No. 10-1/2 needles and work in pattern until back measures 16(16-17) inches including the ribbing.  Armholes: Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows then bind off 1 st at beg of next 4 rows; work on the 40(44-48) sts until armholes measure 7-1/2(7-1/2-8) inches straight up.  Shoulders: Bind off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows; bind off remaining 16(16-18) sts.

FRONT: Work same as back until 15(15-16) inches from start.  Neck and Armhole Shaping: Work across 22(24-26) sts, bind off center 6 sts; working on sts for one side, dec 1 st at neck edge every 4th row 5(5-6) times at the same time when front measures 16(16-17) inches, bind off 3 sts at armhole edge then bind off 1 st at same edge twice.  Work on the 12(14-15) sts until armhole measures same as for back.  Shoulder: Bind off 6 sts from armhole edge once then bind off last 6(8-9) sts.  Work other side to correspond.

SLEEVES: With No. 7 needles, cast on 30(30-34) sts and work in ribbing for 2 inches.  Change to No 10-1/2 needles and work in pattern inc 1 st at each side every 8th row 6(7-6) times; work on the 42(44-46) sts until sleeve measures 14(14-15) inches including the ribbing.  Cap: Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 16(18-20) rows; 20 sts.  Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows then bind off remaining 12 sts.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder, side and sleeve seams; set in sleeves.  Collar: With right side of work toward you and using No. 7 needles, pick up and K 40(42-44) sts at right side of neck; with 2nd needle pick up and K 20(22-24) sts across back; with a 3rd needle pick up and K 40(42-44) sts at other side of neck.  Work back and forth in ribbing on the 100(104-110) sts for 2 inches, then bind off 2 sts at beg of next 24 rows; bind off remaining 52(56-62) sts in ribbing.  Work 1 row of sc along edge of collar; sew front edges of collar to bound off edge of sweater.

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