Knitted Soakers I No. 4304

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "DAWN" KNITTING WORSTED, Article W 11.

3-1¼ oz. Skeins White.
1 pr. Bone Knitting Needles No. 6.

Gauge: 5 sts = 1 inch; 8 rows = 1 inch.

Cast on 60 sts and work 4 rows of ribbing (K 2, P2).
5th Row. * K 1, yarn over, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row.
Next Row. * K 2, P 2, repeat from * across row, then work 3 more rows of ribbing.

PATTERN: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * across row.
2nd Row. * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row.
Repeat these two rows for pattern. Continue in pattern until work measures 6½ inches from beginning, then work in ribbing for 5 inches.
Work in pattern for 5¼ inches, then work 4 rows in ribbing.
Next Row. Same as 5th row, then work 4 more rows in ribbing, bind off.
Press under a damp cloth. Fold in half and sew side seams together for about 6½ inches.

CORD: Take 2 3½ yd. lengths of yarn, twist both ends, fold in half, hold both ends and let twist itself. Knot one end for a 1 inch tassel, lace through beading, then knot other end.

This pattern was originally published in Baby Book, Star Book No. 43 and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.