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Openwork top.
May 1, 1984... This stylish dolman sleeve top has an interesting pattern of dots and open spaces. The front and back, worked identically, are each in two pieces. Ribbing is added along the waistband and sleeves. Three rows of single crochet finish the neck. Directions are for size 8-10 with changes in...

Knit a patterned pullover or Aran Isle cardigan.
May 1, 1984... Diamond Patterned Pullover Garter stitch collar and cuffs complete this openwork diamond patterned pullover. The collar is worked in two parts, each with the fronts. Work the right side and collar first. To work the collar with the left side, cast on the collar stitches. The yarn...

Tatted lace.
May 1, 1984... This beautiful lace is about 1-3/4 inches wide when made with number 30 crochet cotton. You also need a tatting shuttle and a size 10 steel crochet hook for joining picots. Abbreviations: r (ring) ch (chain) cl r (close ring) p (picot) sep (separate) rw (reverse...

Reader recipes. (includes recipes)
May 1, 1984... Chicken Mandarin 1/2 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 cup sliced celery 4 tablespoons oil 4 to 5 tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken stock or bouillon 1/2 cup pimientos, cut up 1/4 cup almond slivers (optional) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 to 1 cup water chestnuts...

Child's knit vest.
May 1, 1984... Mock cables decorate this childhs vest. The directions are for size 6 with changes for 8 and 10 in parentheses. You will need 4 (6, 6) ounces of sport yarn and standard knitting needles sizes 3 and 5 or size required for gauge. Gauge: 6 sts equal 1 inch of pattern stitch worked on...