INDEX Tensions Page 3 Measurements Page 3 Basic Measurements Page 4 Decreasing Page 4 Home Page 4 Ribbing Page 4 Buttonholes Poge 5 Quantities Page 5 Jumper Back Page 7 V Neck Page 8 Round Neck Page 8 Polo Neck Page 8 Long Sleeves Page 10 Short Sleeves Page 11 Jumper Neckbands age 12-13, Cardigan Back Page 15 V Neck Page 16 Round Neck Page 17 Long Sleeves Page 18 Short Sleeves Page 19 Cardigan Neckbands Page 20-21 Completion of Garments e 2SINGER RAGLAN FASHIONS USING PATONS BLUEBELL OR SINGER 5 PLY CREPE ‘These raglan sleeved garments have been designed for all Singer Knitting Machines. The designs for Children and adults cover cardigans with round or V necks and jumpers with round, polo or V necks all styles mey have short or long sleves. ‘This book has been designed for beginners. However, more aevanced knitter may lke to ad their own variations with stripes or bands of fairsl, or lengthen for dresses, To ensure the success of your kniting the fst part of this book has been devoted to advice on tensions, measurements, hems and ribs, fashion decreasing, buttonholes and quantities of yarn required. Tensions ‘These garments have been designed for Patans Bluebell—a 5 ply erepe—or Singer § ply crepe made by Patone en 6 oz canes In order to match the sizes shown inthis book it i essential to produce the correct tension. The correct stocking etteh tension 14 stitches to2 inches 21 rows to2 inches For all Singer machines we suggest Tension 7—however, as each machine varies, itis advisable to check your tension. Various colours and flecks can also affect the tension To check tension: Knit a sample with 40 stitches on a tension one point below suggested tension, 28, T.52—knit 30 rows and mark work—then change to 77 and knit 30 rows, then 7 for 30 rows. Remove the sample from the machine and leave for at least 12 hours before measuring Measurements. We have used average measurements; however, Individual requirements may need the lengths to be ‘altered, At the pont for alteration the instructions have been marked “adjust here.” Far shorter langthe deduct 10 rows for each inch and for longer longths add 10 rows for each inch, altering lengths, remember to alter all body pieces and both sleeves if required. For cardigans the bands will algo need alteration.Basic Measurements samp ue am pees enw ae pe Hu SaaS wal oe ea: toe ala se st ei Oa Sleeve Length: long un Bb 6 7 YW WV Bb Bb sor a ae ae Pa Talal sala coment resus = eau 7 0» 6 6 6 Lan fo ck Heck 6 eo Ms awe sie ingee We a 9A om Tn IN I tt A a we eee Fashion Raglan Decreasing ems and Ribbing [Method 1: With 3 eye transfer tool move stitches in one place. The third end stitch is row placed onto the fourth stitch. Method 2: Place the fourth stitch onte the third stiten, With the 3 eye tool move the ‘three end stitches in one place—thus filling the empty needle, Method Instead of decreasing one stitch every ‘second row, two stitches may be ‘decreased every fourth row. Place the ‘third and fourth stitches onto the fith ‘ond sith, then move the end two stitches in two places and filing the ‘two empty needles. This wil ge a cable effect, Instutions are given for both hems or ribbing, allowing for individual requirements. ems are turned up and may be completed on the machine or sewn by hand later. There are two types of hems— 1 Stocking stitch. 2 Imitation rib—where the given um ber of needles are selected and then ‘every alternate needle is pushed out fof action. When the nem Is. com: pleted remember to put the alternate needles back into action. Ribbing: The instructions are for Kl, PL er single rip using a ribber attachment. Tensions: For stocking stitch hems the tension is fone number tighter than the normal tension, For Imitation rib and KI, PI rib the tension is 2 numbers tighter then the normel tension.Buttonholes The comect placement of buttonholes is given In all cardigan bands. These may be worked in either 1, PL o imitation rib. Kt, PI Rib: 1. For small buttons—transfer the centre ribber bed stitch onto the above main bed stitch—there are now two stitches en one needle. Leave the empty rb needle in action and continue iting. 2 For larger buttons—transer the centre ibber bed stitch onto the above main bed stitch, then transfer the next main bed stitch onto Materials next robe stitch. There will now be on each bed, ‘wo stitches on one needle and one empty needle. Leave the empty needles in action and continue knitting Imitation Ribs The bands in imitation rib are made double the with and folded back—thorefore on the same row 2 buttonholes are to be made on eedies mentioned In the instructions and when folded are stitched together. Te ako tho button- hole—knit 2 stitches together and leave the empty needle In action ‘The figures quoted are for 5 ply 10x balls. If alterations are made to lengths also alte quantities. Sizes 2 aon Mw 7 0 8 Long Sleeve Garments V neck jumper 8 Round neck jumper 8 Polo neck jumper 9 Round neck cardigan 2 V nck cardi 9 Short Sleeve Garments V neck jumper 6 Round neck jumper 6 und neck cardigan 7 eck cardigan 7JUMPER-BACK PANEL FOR ALL STYLES ‘Sizes L 2 Cast on vx stitches Knit welt—hem 40 rows rib 20 ows. —Change tension — Transfer to stocking stitch and knit .00 rows above weit (adjust length) 4, Row counter 000, 5. Cast off xm stitches at beginning of 10. next 2 rows Decrease 1 stitch each end every 4th row xx times 1. Decrease 1 stitch each end every row voor times Decrease 1 stitch each and every 2nd row sox times, ‘There are now 13x rows Cast off remaining xxx stitches ns BN M7 0 8 8 87 97 109 119 131 43153 165 177 64 78 9 104 140 140 140 146.145 BB es 2 7 7 5 8 4 72 8 8 % % 100 112 116 a1 3 8 7 8 8 7 BLJUMPER FRONT-V NECK Sizes L Follow steps 1 to 5 of back, Decrease 1 stitch at centre tront. Work on half the stitches nearest car- riage, placing other half out of action tox stitches Note: Steps 4 to 7 are knitted simul- taneously. ‘At armhole edge decrease 1 stitch every Ath ow ve times ‘At armhole edge decrease I stich every ‘At armhole edge decrease 1 stitch every 2nd row 208 times. 1. At neck edge decrease 1 stitch every ‘ath row wx times, Bind off last 2 stitches, Work on other hal repeating steps 4 to 8, reversing shapings. en 8 2 31 6 % alJUMPER FRONT-ROUND OR POLO NECK Sizes 2s BN MT 0 8 1. Follow steps 1 to 7 of beck. 2, Decrease 1 stitch each end every 2nd | row ntl sor stitches remain B77 ne 7 1 9 3. There are now 10x roms B 4% 2 2 5 @ & & 70 ‘Shape neck— _—_ 4. Work on sx stitches nearest carriage | holding remainder 9 Oo a mo 7 eB Ss Note: Steps 5 and 6 are knitted simul- taneously. 5, At neck edge decrease 1 stiteh every § Sd a 93x times wo 1 6. At armhole edge continue to decrease stitch every 2nd row until 2 stitches 7. Bind off last 2 stitches. 8. Cast off ou stitches at the centre voy @ 9 a aA at 8 9. Work on other side, following steps 5 to 7, reversing shapings..JUMPER-LONG SLEEVES Sizes L 2; 10. nL 2 3 Cast on vx stitches Knit welt—hem 40 rows rib 20 rows, —Change tension — Transfer to stocking stitch and kit 0 1. Increase 1 stitch each end of this and every following xx rows. Increase 10x times altogether ‘There are now sx stitches, Knit straight to 20% rows above welt (adjt tng) Se ten — 3. Row counter 000, . At beginning of next 2 rows cast off x0 stitenes Decrease 1 stitch each end every ath row 9x times Decrease. 1 stitch each end every 2nd There are now x0 rows, Cast off remaining 0x stitches Knit another sleeve the camo way. 7 apo ae ee ene UB i 8 BB 9 az 657 89 97 89 1OL 107 117 123 100 116 136 148 160 160 160 174 174 bo 1 7 6 BS 7 BD of 72 80 84 9 9% 100 112 116 nuunann peJUMPER-SHORT SLEEVES Sizes 1. Cast on 0x stitches 2. Knit welt—hem 20 rows sib 10 rows —Change tension 3. Transfer to stocking stitch and knit 2 4, Increase 1 stitch each end of this and every 20% rows 5. Increase 7 times altogether. {6 There are now xxx stitches 7. Knit to 10% rows above welt 8 Continue with steps 8 to 13 of long sleeve. ns 2B 51 6 75 a 2» » nu a 2 2% 70 8 a7 93 103 108 2 28 6 7 89 97 99 101 107 117 123 24 28NECKBANDS-JUMPERS- USING RIBBER ATTACHMENT ROUND NECK JUMPER Sizes 2s eM 1, Cast on 20 stitches for Kl, PL rib ug 121 129 139 147 2, Rib for xx rows BB 8 BD 3. Cast off loosely. Note: When attached, neckband is folded in hal POLO NECK JUMPER Sizes ns eM 1. Commence as step 1 of round neck 2. Rib for xxx rows o © 0 # 7 3. Cast off loosely V NECK JUMPER Sizes 2s 6 NM Note: Most sizes knitted in 2 pieces. 1. Cast on 10% stitehes for KI, PL rib 1 im 1 i i ‘nd plece 10x stitches <3 4% 2. Ri for 12 rows. 3. Cast off loosely Note: See back page for attaching 2 pieces. 70 8 8 153157 185 191 nn 0 9 7 0 8 48 nm nm 7% 7 7 40 8 48 1s 49 71 173 107 It 123127 Note: When attaching neckbands itis best to use the cast on edge as the finished edge and attach the cast off edge to the garment.NECKBANDS- JUMPERS USING IMITATION RIB ROUND NECK JUMPER Sizes ns oN M7 0 8 1. Select xx needles 19 12 129 139 147 153 157 185 191 2 Push out of action every alternate needle, 3. Using winding method, cast on loosely. 4. Knit ox rows Be BBD HN DD DO 5. Cast off loosely. Note: When attached, neckband Is folded in half POLO NECK JUMPER Sizes ns BUM 7 © 8 1, Commence as steps 1 to 3of round neck, 2 Knit x roms o 6 0 0 0 0 7 mM 70 3. Cast off loosely. as V NECK JUMPER Sizes 2b on MT 0 8 Note: Most sizes knitted in 2 pieces, 1, Select xxx needles 179 121 Ws 9 137 145 19 I” 179 2nd plece xxx needles = 8 1 5 1 17 1 1 2. Push out of action every alternate needle. e 3. Using winding method, cast on loosely 4 Kit 28 rows. 5. Cast off loosely Note: When attached, neckband is folded in half. See back page for attaching 2 pieces.CARDIGAN-BACK PANEL FOR ALL STYLES Sizes L Cast on wx stitches 2 Knit welt—hem 40 rows 1. rib 20 rows, —Change tension — Transfer to stocking stitch and Knit to sox rows above welt (adjust length) Row counter 000. ‘At beginning of next 2 rows cast off xxx stitches Decrease, stitch each end every sth row x times, 1. Decrease 1 stitch each end every row ox times, Decroase 1 stitch each end every 2nd row xx times. There are now x0« rows Cast off remaining xxx stitches 2B BH 1 wL 113 123 68 82 94 108 a4 4 5 6 a 2 2% 6 om a 3 37 m4 135, 3 7 40 83 48 M47 157 169 181 144 144150150 5 6 6 7 at =ece 8 5256 98 102 14 118 a 4 9 53CARDIGAN-FRONT-V NECK Sizes 1. Cast on xxx stitches 2 Knit welt—hem 40 rows rib 20 rows —Change tension — 3. Transfer to stocking stitch and knit 200. rows above weit (adjust length) Shape raglan and neckline 4. At armhole edge cast off 1m stitches 5. At neck edge decrease 1 stitch. Note: Steps 6 to 9 are knitted simul- taneously 6. At neck edge decrease 1 stitch every ‘th row 9x times, 7. At armhole edge decrease 1 stitch every ‘ath row son. times 8. Atarmhole edge decrease 1 stitch every row xx times 9. At armhole edge decrease 1 stitch every 2nd row xx times 10. Bind off last 2 stitches. Knit another front, reversing shapings. 2s on MT 6 49 5 6 oo 2 79 nm 0% 8 8 4 a 6 3 9 62 82 =O 108 1M 1M M4 150 150CARDIGAN-FRONT-ROUND NECK Sizes 1, Follow stops 1 to 4 of V neck. 2. At armhole edge decrease 1 stitch ever Ith row a tes a 3 At armhole edge decrease 1 stitch every row 20% times 4, Atarmhole adge decrease 1 stitch every 2nd row until xx stitches remain 5. There are now 19x rows Shape neck 6. At neck edge cast off 1x stitches Note: Steps 7 and 8 are knitted simul taneouslyt 7. At neck edge decrease 1 stitch every 2nd row sox times: 8. At armhole edj L stitch every continue to decrease id row until 2 stitches 9. Bind off last 2 stitches. Knit another front, reversing shapings.. AT aoa s 7 BA & 9 eB 6 2 & 6CARDIGAN-LONG SLEEVES nn Sizes ns enw 7 0 8 1. Cast on xx stitches 7 55 Ol 65 OF 69 73 79 83 2. Knit welt—hem 40 rons rib 20 rows. Change tension— 3. Transfer to stocking stiteh and knit xx 4, Increase 1 stitch each end of this and ety flowing mt tome 777888 8 8 5 Increase 0% times altogether nb 6 BBD a 2 6. There are now xx stitches 6 al 99 10 103 105 mn aL zr * Gust tengty "OME POM MEK og azo ao 152 168 164 164 190 180 ‘Shape Raglan— eee oat 8. Row counter 000 9, At beginning of next 2 rows cast off xxx stitches 10. Decrease 1 stitch each end every 4th row sxe times 11, Decrease 1 stitch each end every 2nd row vox times, 12, There are now x0 rows. 13, Cast off remaining x0 stitches Knit another sleeve the same way.CARDIGAN-SHORT SLEEVES Sizes zoe nu 7 0 0 4 Cast on 200 stitches 55 67 77 87 89 S % 107 113 2. Kit welt—hem 29 rows EEEEEEEEEEEEHEPEEE PEPE EEE EEE EEE fib 10 rows. — Chenge tension — 3. Transfer to stocking stitch and knit 2 4, Increase 1 stitch each end of this and ae every foliowing 29x rows 222 2 3 3 3 3 3 103 105 13 121 17 Increase until xx stitches 6 6. Knit stright to wx rows above welt (agjust length) 7. Continue with steps 8 to 13 of long sieeve.NECKBANDS-CARDIGAN- USING RIBBER ATTACHMENT V NECK CARDIGAN Sizes 2 8 6 1 4 7 1. Cast on 18 stitches for K1, PL rib. — 2. Rib 5 rows 3. Make buttonholes in_next and every following xx rows (see front section) 2124225 66 4, Make vx buttonholes altogether 55 6 6 6 7 5. Continue ribbing until »% rows from beginning 330 374 412 440 538 544 6. Cast oft. 0 3 6 Pe) ad 555 590 600 Note: If length of garment is altered adjust the band by double the number of altered rows, ROUND NECK CARDIGAN Sizes “23 eM om Front Band Without Buttonholes 1. Cast on 15 stitches for K1, Pl rib 2. Rib for 19x rows 140 160 178 190 227 236 3. Cast of Note: If length of garment is altered adjust band by same number of rows. Front Band With Buttonholes 1. Cast om 15 stitches for KI, Pl rib. 2. Rib 5 rows, 3. Make buttonholes in next and_ every following x3x rows (see front section) 6D 8 0 HD 4, Make xx buttonholes altogether 6677 8 8 5. Rib for 5 rows, 6. Cast off. ‘See note for “without buttonholes.” Neckband 1. Cast on 10x stitches for KI, PL rib 127 127 135 143 157 159 2. Rib for 12 rows. 3. Cast off loosely. oo 236 250 250 ol 0/8 o/s 163 187 167 Note: It is best to use cast on edge as finished edge and attach east off edge to garment, Front bands extend to form part of the neckband.NECKBANDS-CARDIGANS- USING IMITATION RIB V NECK CARDIGAN ee Sizes 2B 1. Select 32 needles. 2. Push out of action every alternate noodle 3. Using winding method, cast on loosely 4. Knit 5 rows. 5. Make buttonholes on 4th stitch in from feach end (eee front section) Knit 0% rows a Repeat steps 5 end 6 until ax series of Buttonholes are made 8 Continue to knit until xx rows from Beginning. 30 314 9. Cast off loosely. Eee) 2% % 5 6 6 a2 449538 7 40 25 2 17 Sua 855 ae 77 590 600 Note: If length of garment is altered adjust band by double the number of altered rows. ROUND NECK CARDIGAN Sizes ns eM 4M 7 4 Front Band Without Buttonhol oa 1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of V neck. ee 2 Knit for wo rows 140 160 178 190 227 236 235 3. Cast off. Note: If length of garment is altered adjust band by same number of rows. Front Band With Buttonholes 1. Follow stops 1 to 4 of V neck. 2 Make buttonholes on 4th stitch in from each end (see front section). 3. Knit 0% rows 6 0 BD RR 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until xxx series — 7 ‘of buttonholes. are made 6 6 77 8 8 8 5. Knit 5 rows. 6, Cast off, See note for “without buttonholes.” Neckband 1. Solect x needles 17 127 135 43 167 159 163 2 Push out of action every alternate 3. Using winding method, cast on loosely 4. Knit 28 rows. 5. Cast off loosely. Note: Front band extends to form part of neckband, 187187COMPLETION OF GARMENTS All Sty! 1, Pres all pieces lightly with a damp cloth 2, Sew up the 4 raglan seams, 2. Sew the side and sleeve seams. Attaching Neckbands Round Neck Jumper For both imitation rib and rib sew the neckband evenly around the neck—fold in half and slip stitch. Polo Neck Jumper tation Ribs Attach as for round neck jumper. Ribs Sew cast off edge to the neckline V Neck Jumper Imitation Rib: Sew band around neck commencing atthe Vwith 2 pieces, the second commences st ‘back raglan seam, fold the band in half and slip stitch— make a mired corer at the V. Rib; Sew band arcund neck using the cest off edge commencing at the V-with 2 pieces, the second commences at back raglan seam, mitre the ends at the V. Round Neck Cardigan Imitation Ribs Attach the neckbané evenly, fold in half and slip stitch, Attach the bands down each front commencing at the top of the neckband-fold in half and slip stitch. Catch the buttonholes together. Ribs Attach the neckband evenly around neck using cast of edge—attach bands trom top of neckband. V Neck Cardigan Imitation Ri: AMtach band evenly around neckline, fold in half and slip stitch. Catch the buttonholes togetne. ib: atach evenly around necklineTm