Workbasket articles from May 1984

Workbasket archives from May 1984

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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:...

Roosevelt raccoon. (crocheted toy)
May 1, 1984... Our little masked bandit will steal the heart of any stuffed animal collector. To crochet this 7 inch high raccoon, you will need 2 ounces tan and 1 ounce white 4 ply knitting worsted. You will also need a size F crochet hook, scraps of...

From his to hers. (man's shirt to woman's blouse)
May 1, 1984... Turn a man's shirt into a pullover blouse you'll practically live in! You will need a man's classic dress shirt, 3 buttons, thread and narrow elastic if making 3/4 length sleeves. Remove buttons and pocket from front of shirt. If you...

Post. (includes recipes using Post Bran Flakes)
May 1, 1984... Bran Gingerbread 1-3/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspon Calumet baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/2 cup shortening 1 egg 1 cup molasses 1 cup hot water...

A beret for a bonnie lass.
May 1, 1984... This jaunty beret can be worn with ribbons to the side or back. Worked almost entirely in single crochet, the beret starts in the center top. Ribbons woven through the headband add color and excitement to this hat. Size can be adjusted by...

Phone directory.
May 1, 1984... Just before Alexander Graham Bell made his historic first telephone call to Mr. Watson, he looked for a place to write down the number so it would be convenient if he decided to call again. Ever since, people have been faced with the same...

Carpet with thyme.
May 1, 1984... Stepping on a carpet of thyme is sheer delight, and this perky ground-cover does not object. Instead, it releases a fragrance of spice to please your senses. Not only are thymes pleasant to walk on between the stepping stones or with...

No room for tomatoes.
May 1, 1984... Want to save money and eat tasty tomatoes at the same time? You can do it even if you have no room for a garden. How? If you have a patio, porch or a wide windowsill which gets at least six hours of sunlight a day, you have all you need to...

Companion planting.
May 1, 1984... One sure way to please the home-owner interested in both vegetables and floral plantings is to combine the two. Very often, in the city garden area is limited. In the country there may be plenty of space but the homeowner has so many...

Place mats and napkin rings.
May 1, 1984... Place mats and napkin rings are a colorful addition to any table setting. Individual squares are crocheted of 4 ply worsted weight yarn and then sewn together to form a place mat. For each place mat and napkin ring you will need 2 ounces...

Light and lovely! Easy to crochet pullover.
May 1, 1984... A shell pattern creates a light, lovely sweater. Elastic around the waist and a crocheted belt in the same pattern add to the blouson look. Peplum is added onto back and front when the pieces are completed. You will need 5 (5, 6) balls...