(by Mrs. Jane Weaver)
With split zephyr, case on 100 stitches, using fine ivory needles, or coarse steel ones, No. 11.
Knit 2 rows plain.
3rd row: Knit 1, bring the thread forward and knit two together; continue to the end of the needle; knit the last stitch plain.
4th, 5th and 6th rows: Knit plain.
Repeat these last 4 rows 4 times; then seam 2 stitches and knit 2 plain, alternately, until you think you have it long enough. The general length of shirts is a quarter or three-eights of a yard long. Bind off for one side.
Repeat this for the other side. Sew the two sides together, leaving 2 inches unsewed at the top for the armholes. Do the same for the other side. Begin where you finished sewing and pick up the stitches (on the right side) and on one side of the armhole; cast on 12 more stitches, then pick up the other stitches on the other side of the armhole and knit 1 row plain; then repeat the 4 rows of holes 4 times. Bind off, and knit the other sleeve in the same way. Join under the arm. Pick up the stitches all round the neck on 4 coarse steel needles. Make 3 rows of holes as before. Bind off and finish with cord and tassels, or ribbons.
Originally published May 1862.
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