Knitted Soakers II No. 4305

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

2-1¼ oz. Skeins White.
1 pr. Bone Knitting Needles No. 7.

Gauge: 4 sts = 1 inch; 7 rows = 1 inch.

Cast on 110 sts and work 3 rows of ribbing, (K 2, P2).
Next Row. * K 1, K 2 tog, yarn over, repeat from * across row ending row with K 2.
Next Row. * K 2, P 2, repeat from * across row, then work 2 more rows of ribbing.
Next Row. K across row decreasing 1 st at end of row.
The remainder of soaker is made in seed st of * K 1, P 1, repeat from * to end of row decreasing 1 st at end of row.
Next Row. P 1, K 1 across row decreasing 1 st at end of row.
Continue in same manner decreasing 1 st at end of each row, keeping pattern straight until 1 st remains, break yarn. Press under a damp cloth. Sew waistband seam, then sew each side for about 5 inches.

CORD: Take 2 3½ yard lengths of yarn, twist both ends, fold in half, hold both ends letting it 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.