Directions are given for Small Size. Changes for Medium and Large Sizes are in parentheses.

COATS & CLARK’S RED HEART WINTUK SPORT YARN, 2 Ply (2 oz. “Tangle-Proof” Pull-Out Skeins): 3 (4, 4) ounces of No. 510 Baby Aqua.

Crochet Hook, Size G.

2 yards of round elastic.

GAUGE: 5 sts = 1 inch; 3 rows = 1 inch. Be sure to check your gauge before starting garment. Use any size hook which will obtain the stitch gauge above.

PANTIES

FRONT: Starting at side edge, ch 17 (20, 23) to measure 3.75 (4, 4.5) inches.

1st row: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across – 16 (19, 22) hdc, counting ch-2 as 1 hdc. Ch 2, turn.

Hereafter, work through back loop only of each hdc throughout (see Fig. 1 below) and always count the turning chain as 1 hdc.

2nd row: Skip first hdc, hdc in each hdc across, hdc in top of ch-2. Ch 2, turn. Repeat 2nd row for pattern. Work in pattern for – (2, 4) more rows.

Left Leg Shaping: 1st row: Work across to within turning chain, 2 hdc in top of turning chain-1 hdc increased. Ch 2, turn.
2nd row: Work even. Ch 2, turn.
Next 8 rows: Repeat first and 2nd rows alternately 4 times-21 (24, 27) hdc. Ch 2, turn.
11th row: Work across to within turning chain, 3 hdc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
12th row: 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each hdc across, hdc in top of turning chain-26 (29, 32) hdc. Ch 2, turn.

Crotch: 1st row: Work across to within turning chain, 2 hdc in top of turning chain. Ch 9 (10, 11), turn.
2nd row: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next 6 (7, 8) ch, work in pattern over remaining sts-35 (39, 43) hdc. Ch 2, turn.
Next 6 rows: Work even in pattern. Ch 2, turn.

Right Leg Shaping: 1st row: Skip first hdc, hdc in next 23 (26, 29) hdc, yarn over, draw up a loop in each of next 2 hdc, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook-1 hdc decreased. Do not work over remaining sts. Ch 2, turn.
2nd row: Skip first hdc, dec 1 hdc over next 2 hdc, complete row. Ch 2, turn.
3rd row: Skip first hdc, hdc in next 19 (22, 25) hdc, dec 1 hdc over next 2 hdc-21 (24, 27) hdc. Ch 2, turn.
4th row: Work even. Ch 2, turn.
5th row: Work across, decreasing 1 hdc at end of row. Ch 2, turn.
Next 8 rows: Repeat 4th and 5th rows alternately 4 times. Work even over the 16 (19, 22) sts for 2 (4, 6) rows. At the end of last row, break off and fasten.

BACK: Work as for Front until the 2nd row of Left Leg Shaping has been completed.
3rd row: Work across, increasing 2 hdc at end of row. Ch 2, turn.
4th row: Work even. Ch 2, turn.
Next 6 rows: Repeat first through 4th rows once, then repeat first and 2nd rows once.
11th and 12th rows: Repeat 11th and 12th rows of Front Left Leg Shaping-28 (31, 34) hdc. Ch 2, turn.

Crotch: 1st row: Work in pattern to within turning chain, 2 hdc in top of turning chain. Ch 12 (13, 14), turn.
2nd row: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next 9 (10, 11) ch, complete row-40 (44, 48) hdc. Ch 2, turn.
3rd through 8th row: Work even. Ch 2, turn.

Right Leg Shaping: 1st row: Skip first hdc, hdc in next 27 (30, 33) hdc, dec 1 hdc over next 2 hdc. Ch 2, turn.
2nd row: Repeat 2nd row of Front Right Leg Shaping. Ch 2, turn.
3rd row: Skip first hdc, hdc in next 21 (24, 27) hdc, dec 2 hdc over next 3 hdc. Ch 2, turn.
4th row: Work even. Ch 2, turn.
5th row: Work across, decreasing 1 hdc at end of row. Ch 2, turn.
6th row: Work even. Ch 2, turn.
7th row: Work across, decreasing 2 hdc at end of row. Ch 2, turn.
Next 6 rows: Repeat 4th through 7th rows once, then repeat 4th and 5th rows once. Work even over the 16 (19, 22) sts for 2 (4, 6) rows. Ch 2, turn. Break off and fasten. Sew side and crotch seams.

Edging: 1st rnd: With right side facing, sc evenly around top edge. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1, working in back loop only of each sc, sc in each sc around. join. Break off and fasten.

Work Edging around each leg opening, same as for previous Edging.

Draw elastic through sts of last rnd of each Edging, adjust to fit and sew ends together.

BRA

Work through BACK loop only of each hdc throughout.

Cup (Make 2): Starting at center, ch 16 (18, 20) having 5 ch sts to 1 inch.
1st row: Hdc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across to within last ch, 3 hdc in last ch for rounded end; working along opposite side of starting chain, hdc in next 13 (15, 17) ch-29 (33, 37) hdc, counting ch-2 as 1 hdc. Both ends of rows form base of cup. Ch 2, turn.
2nd row: Skip first hdc, hdc in each h dc around, ending with hdc in top of ch-2. Ch 2, turn.
3rd row: Skip first hdc, hdc in each hdc to within the 3 hdc at rounded end; (2 hdc in next hdc-1 hdc increased) 3 times; hdc in each hdc across, hdc in top of turning chain. Ch 2, turn.
4th row: Repeat 2nd row. Ch 2, turn. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows alternately 3 (4, 5) times. Break off and fasten.

Tie String and Edging: With right side facing, overlap cups at base, tack in place adjusting to fit.
1st row: Make a chain 20 inches long, sc evenly across base of cups, make another chain 20 inches long.
2nd row: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each st across. Break off and fasten.

Shoulder Strap (Make 2): Make a chain 20 inches long, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Sew a strap to center of each cup at upper edge.

YOUNG FASHIONS – COATS & CLARK’S BOOK NO. 202 – 1970

Directions are given for Small Size. Changes for Medium and Large Sizes are in parentheses.

COATS & CLARK’S RED HEART “WINTUK” SPORT YARN, 2 Ply (2 oz. “Tangle-Proof” Pull-Out Skeins): 8 (9, 10) ounces of No. 510 Baby Aqua.

Crochet Hook, Size G.

7 buttons.

GAUGE: 5 shells = 4 inches; 2 rows = 1 inch.

Be sure to check your gauge before starting garment. Use any size hook which will obtain the stitch gauge above.

BACK Starting at lower edge, ch 81, (84, 87) to measure 21 (22, 23) inches.
Foundation row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 80 (83, 86) sc. Ch 3, turn. Now work in pattern as follows:
1st row-right side: Skip first 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc – shell made; * skip next 2 sc, shell in next sc. Repeat from * across to within last 2 sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc- 26 (27, 28) shells plus 2 dc, counting ch-3 as 1 dc. Ch 3, turn.
2nd row: DC between dc and first shell – half shell made at beg of row; * shell between next 2 shells. Repeat from * across, ending with dc between last shell and turning chain, dc in top of turning chain – half shell made at end of row – 25 (26, 27) shells plus 2 half shells. Ch 3, turn.
3rd row: Shell between half shell and first shell, * shell between next 2 shells. Repeat from * across, making last shell between shell and half shell, dc in top of turning chain-26 (27, 28) shells plus 2 dc. Ch 3, turn. 2nd and 3rd rows form the pattern.
4th and 5th rows: Work in pattern. Now work decreases as follows:
6th row: Shell between first and second shell, * shell between next 2 shells. Repeat from * across to within last shell, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
7th row: Repeat 2nd row.
8th row: Repeat 3rd row.
9th row: Repeat 6th row.
Next 8 rows: Repeat last 4 rows (6th through 9th row) twice-20, (21, 22) shells plus 2 dc remain. Work even in pattern until total length is about 15.5 (15.5, 16.5) inches, ending with 3rd row and omitting turning chain at end of last row.

Armhole Shaping: 1st row: Sl st in first 4 dc, sl st between shells, ch 3, shell between next 2 shells, work in pattern across to within last 2 shells, dc between last 2 shells-17 (18, 19) shells plus 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Next 3 rows: Repeat 6th row, thus decreasing at each end of each row-14 (15, 16) shells plus 2 dc remain. Ch 3, turn.
Following row: DC between dc and first shell, complete row in pattern. Work even in pattern until length from first row of armhole shaping is 8 (8.5, 9) inches. Break off and fasten.

LEFT FRONT Starting at lower edge, ch 42 (45, 48) to measure 10.5 (11, 11.5) inches. Work as for Back until the 5th row has been completed, ending at front edge. There are 13 (14, 15) shells plus 2 dc on last row. Ch 3, turn. Now make decreases at side edge as follows:
6th row: Work in pattern to within last shell, dc in top of turning chain-side edge. Ch 3, turn.
7th row: DC between dc and first shell, work in pattern across, ending with shell between last shell and half shell, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
8th row: Repeat 7th row.
9th row: Shell between first 2 shells, work in pattern across, ending with shell between last shell and half shell, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
Next 8 rows: Repeat 6th through 9th rows twice-10 (11, 12) shells plus 2 dc remain. work even in pattern until there are 6 rows less than on Back before armhole shaping, ending at front edge; omit turning chain.

Neck Shaping: 1st row: Sl st in first 4 dc, sl st between shells, ch 3, shell between next 2 shells, work in pattern across. Ch 3, turn.
2nd row: Work in pattern to last shell, dc in top of ch-3. Ch 3, turn.
3rd and 4th rows: Work in pattern across.
5th row: Shell between first 2 shells, work in pattern across. Ch 3 turn.
6th row: Repeat 2nd row. Ch 3, turn.

Armhole and Neck Shapings: 1st row: Work in pattern to within last 2 shells, dc between last 2 shells. Ch 3, turn.
2nd row: Shell between first 2 shells, work in pattern across. Ch 3, turn.
3rd row: Shell between first 2 shells, work in pattern across to within last shell, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
4th row: Repeat 3rd row.
For Medium and Large Sizes Only: Next 4 rows: Repeat 3rd through 6th rows of Neck Shaping.
For All Sizes: Work even until length is same as Back. Break off and fasten.

RIGHT FRONT Work as for Left Front, reversing shapings.

Block measurements. Sew side and shoulder seams.

Lace Edging: With wrong side facing and working along opposite side of starting chains, make 161 (177, 185) sc evenly spaced along entire lower edge. Ch 3, turn. Now work lace pattern as follows:
1st row: 2 dc in first sc, * ch 1, skip next 3 sc, (yarn over, draw up a loop in next sc to height of work) twice; yarn over and draw through all loops on hook – cluster made; ch 3, make another cluster in same sc, ch 1, skip next 2 sc, 6 dc in next sc. Repeat from * across, ending with 3 dc in last sc instead of 6 dc. Ch 3, turn.
2nd row: Skip first dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, in next ch-3 sp make cluster, ch 3 and cluster; * ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, in next ch-3 sp make cluster, ch 3 and cluster. Repeat from * across to within last 3 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
3rd row: Skip first 2 dc, dc in next dc, skip next dc, ch 1, in next ch-3 sp make cluster, ch 3 and cluster; * ch 1, dc in next dc, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, in next ch-3 sp make cluster, ch 3 and cluster. Repeat from * across to within last 4 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, skip next dc, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
4th row: Skip first dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, in next ch-3 sp make cluster and (ch 3, cluster) 3 times; * ch 1, dc in next dc, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, in next ch-3 sp make cluster and (ch 3, cluster) 3 times. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 1, dc in next dc, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 5, turn.
5th row: * (In next ch-3 sp make cluster, ch 3 and cluster, ch 2) 3 times; dc in next dc, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in top of turning chain. Ch 4, turn.
6th row: Cluster in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook – picot made; in each of next 3 sps make (cluster, picot) twice; cluster in next ch-3 sp, picot; skip next dc, dc in next dc, picot, skip next dc and following sp. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in 3rd ch of turning chain. Break off and fasten.

Edging: 1st row: With right side facing and being careful to keep work flat, sc evenly along right front, neck and left front edges, make 3 sc in same place at each corner of neck edge. Ch 1, turn. With pins, mark the position of 7 buttonholes evenly spaced on Right Front edge, having the first pin in line with first row of shells at lower edge and the last pin in line with last row before neck shaping.
2nd row: Making 3 sc in center sc of each 3-sc group, * sc in each sc to next pin, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * across, sc in each remaining sc. Ch 1, turn.
3rd row: Making 2 sc in center sc of each 3-sc group, sc in each sc and in each ch across. Break off and fasten.

Armhole Edging: 1st and 2nd rnds: With right side facing, sc evenly around entire armhole edge. Join with sl st to first sc. Break off and fasten. Sew on buttons.

YOUNG FASHIONS – COATS & CLARK’S BOOK NO. 202 – 1970

Directions are for size 8. Changes for sizes 10 and 12 are in parentheses.

Body Bust Size: 31-1/2″ (32-1/2″ – 34″).
Finished Bust Size: Bra (closed): 31-1/2″ (32-1/2″ – 34″)

MATERIALS: Phentex (a “no-stretch” type yarn/thread): For each bikini, (1) 4-oz skein main color (MC) and 1 skein contrasting color (CC). Crochet hook size “I” or 8.

GAUGE: 7 sc = 2″; 3 rows = 1″

Note: Always work in back lp of each st.

PANTIES: GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Beg at front waistline with MC, ch 35 (38-41).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across–34 (37-40) sc. Ch 1, turn each row. Check gauge; row should measure 9-3/4″ (10-3/4″ – 11-1/2″) wide.
Row 2: Working in back lp (see Note), sk first sc, sc in next sc and in each sc to within last 2 sc, sk next sc, sc in last sc–2 sc dec. Repeat row 2, 13 (14-15) times-6 (7-8) sc. Work even for 8 rows.
Next Row: Work in sc, working 2 sc in first and last sc–2 sc inc. Repeat last row 23 (24-25) times-54 (57-60) sc. End off.

TASSELED BIKINI: PANTIES: Follow General Directions; do not end off.
Waistband: Working in back lp, sc across last row and continue around starting ch at front waistline–88 (94-100) sc. Do not join; working around, work 3 more rnds. Cut MC; join CC. With CC, work 1 rnd. End off. With MC, work 1 rnd sc around each leg, easing in to desired fit. Cut MC; join CC. Work 1 rnd sc. End off. With CC, make four 4″ tassels; attach two to each side of panties.

BRA: First Cup: Beg at front edge with MC, ch 18 (20-22).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across–17 (19-21) sc. Ch 1, turn each row.
Row 2: Working in back lp, sk first sc, sc in next sc and in each sc across–1 sc dec at side edge.
Row 3: Sc in each sc to within last 2 sc, sk next sc, sc in last sc–1 sc dec at side edge. Repeat last 2 rows until 1 st remains. End off. Make 2nd cup same as first cup.

FINISHING: With MC, work 1 row sc around first cup, working 3 sc in each of 3 corners. With CC, work 1 row sc around. Turn 2nd piece to reverse side, finish as for first cup. With dec edge of cups at top and straight edge of cups at bottom, weave front edges tog for 3/4″ at lower edge. Join CC to side point, make chain 15″ long. Repeat on other side point. Repeat on top points, Tie 1″ end of each top tie around corresponding side tie with a slip knot to make shoulder straps.

TIED BIKINI: PANTIES: Follow General Directions. With MC, work 2 rows sc around each leg.
Waistband and Ties: With MC, ch 20, sc in back lp of each st on last row on panties, ch 21. Turn.
Next Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch and sc across. End off. Work in same way across front starting ch. With CC, work 1 row sc around entire outer edge of panties. End off.

BRA: First Cup: Beg at lower edge, with MC, ch 21 (23-25). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across–20 (22-24) sc. Ch 1, turn each row.
Rows 2-6: Sc in each sc across.
Row 7: Sk first sc, sc in next sc and in each sc to within last 2 sc, sk next sc, sc in last sc-2 sc dec. Repeat last row 8 (9-10) times–2 sc remain. Do not turn; continue to work sc down one side of. cup to lower edge. Ch 1, turn.
Next Row: Sc in each sc to upper edge, make ch 12″ long for strap. Turn.
Next Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch, sc down other side of cup to lower edge. End off.
Make 2nd cup same as first cup, until 2 sc remain. Sl st in 2 sc and continue as for first cup.

Join Cups and Ties: With MC, make 13″ ch, sc along lower edge of first cup, pulling in slightly, ch 2, sc across 2nd cup, pulling in slightly, make ch 13″ long. Turn.
Next Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch and sc across. End off. With CC, work 1 row sc around outer edge. End off. Sew shoulder straps to side straps.

Needlework & Crafts, Spring-Summer, 1970

MATERIALS: Light Weight Cotton Yarn: Two 50 gr balls of no. 5 cotton (175 yds per 50 gr ball) in Ecru. Crochet hook size B/1 (English size 12) or size to give gauge. Some elastic thread.

SIZES: Misses’ 10-12-14. Directions for sizes 12 and 14 are given in parentheses.

ADVICE: A cord can be a simple chain as is the case in this pattern, but there are many other ways to make a cord. A cord can be made by twisting, braiding or using the technique of macramé.

STITCHES USED:
1. Chain (ch)
2. Single crochet (sc)
3. Half double crochet (hdc)
4. Double crochet (dc)
5. Slip stitch (sl st)

PATTERN STITCHES:
1. Picot: in the same st work: (1 sc, ch 3 and 1 dc), skip 2 sts
2. Fancy st: * 1 dc, ch 1, skip 1 st *; on following rows work the dc between the dc of the previous row.

GAUGE: 24 sts = 4″; 11 rows = 4″

DIRECTIONS:

PANTS (60 grs for the 2nd size)
Begin by top part of front.
Chain 78 (80-82) and work in dc. Work 4 rows even, then:

Shape crotch: at each edge, every row, leave unworked: 23 (24-25) sts (once); and 2 sts (4 times). Work 5 rows even on the remaining 16 sts then for back, at each edge, every row, increase 1 st (once); 2 sts (18 times); and 2 (3-4) sts (once). Work even on the 94 (96-98) sts thus obtained for 4 rows. Break yarn and fasten off.

Finishing: Make a border at top of front and back of pants by working 4 rows of Fancy st, 1 row of sc and 1 row of picot. Make a border around each leg edge by working 2 rows of sc. On wrong side of work join sides with 1 row of sc. Insert elastic thread at waist and leg edges.

BRA (30 grs for the 2nd size)
Right cup: Chain 35, and work in dc, working 2 dc in the center st on each row (8 times) — 43 sts. At the same time at right edge, on Row 3, work 6 sc, 1 hdc, and work the other sts in dc, ending row with 1 hdc and 1 sc. Then work 5 rows leaving unworked at each edge, on first row: 6 sts, and beginning and ending each row with 3 sc and 1 hdc to shape the cup. Then work 1 row of dc on all the sts (even those left unworked at beg of row) — thus on 43 sts. Continue in Fancy st leaving unworked at each edge: 3 sts (once); then on each row, 2 sts (9 times). Break yarn and fasten off.

Work left cup same as right cup but reversing shapings.

Finishing: Work 10 sc at left edge of right cup. Continue in sc, leaving unworked at right edge, on each row: 1 st (8 times). Break yarn and fasten off. Work a border on left cup same as right cup but reversing shapings. Work a border around top of each cup with 2 rows of sc and 1 row of picot. On wrong side of work join the two cups with 1 row of sc. At lower edge of bra, work 2 rows of sc. Make two 10″ cords for the back and two 16″ cords for neck tie strings.

Mon Tricot Knit & Crochet, June 1971