the 1980's. It was a very simple pattern, I know because I really don't know how to knit very well and I made this for her.

If designgirl's pattern isn't right send me a pm. I have one that's similar from Simplicity. You don't have to do the leaves.

By the way. The 80's is when I went through a serious knitting phase so I just had a major flashback looking at the patterns!

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by jerrib 16 Jan 2011

Thanks sewmom: I know this isn't the pattern, but possibly could work. I will let you know after I hear back from Designgirl. Thank you for taking the time to look for me. I really ppreciate it.
My best friend is away for 3 months and she may still have the pattern. She taught me how to knit, so think she might be able to make up the pattern, when she gets back, if all else fails.
Warm Hugs Jerri

I have found the pattern in my Mother-in law old knitting books. The picture looks like the one your daughter has on. This is a photocopy she had, so I will try to type it out and print it so I can scan it to send it to you. Does your pattern take small needles then very large ones. Let me know, but I think this is it. Hugs Lynn.

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by jerrib 15 Jan 2011

Hi Lynn
I believe the band was done on small needles then the body on one large and one small. I will give you my e-mail address in a private message. If you can scan the picture and the pattern, I would be very appreciative. I will know if it is the right one, when I see a full picture.
Thank you so much for taking the time to help me out.
Warms Hugs
Jerri

by designgirl 15 Jan 2011

I will e-mail you in the morning ,if that is okay. Yes it is large and small needles in the body part. Hugs Lynn

Here is Jerri's daughter Leslie now.

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by jerrib 15 Jan 2011

Thanks Shirlene
Your the best friend I have never met personally...hehehe.

by shirlener88 16 Jan 2011

Hehehe!

Here are a couple Knitting patterns that are simple with directions.

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by jerrib 15 Jan 2011

Thank you for the links,not the one I am looking for, but do appreciate you taking the time to help.
Warm Hugs
Jerri

It looks as if the shape is simple rectangles without any shaping for armholes or neckline. I made quite a few shaped like that too back than. Following Sue's instructions you can't get wrong.

As for the stitch pattern it looks like what we called the 'lazy knitters stitch'. You only use knit (no pearl) and on the front you loop the thread around the needle 3 times instead of one. Going back you pick up one of the three, knit and let all three loops slip off the needle. That gives a row of long stitches followed by a row of stitches in the right width that hold the shape well.
My grandma used to knit scarves that way, simple, but fast results.

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by spendlove 15 Jan 2011

Does that give a similar effect to knitting with one thick needle and one thine one?

by jerrib 15 Jan 2011

Yes it was pretty much a rectangle shape, because I don't know how to follow patterns when it comes to increase and decreasing. I don't recall doing what your saying,as for looping the thread etc. I think it was just straight knitting.

by mops 16 Jan 2011

A thick needle on the right side and a thin on the back would give the same effect, but getting a thick needle in a smaller stitch is a bit more difficult IMO.

Knitting patterns are all about arithmetic. Choose some yarn that feels right for the job, and then try different needle sizes until you get the effect you like in a sample piece. Count the stitches per inch and multiply by the width you want and there you go! It really isn't difficult. PM if you need more precise instucyions.

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by jerrib 15 Jan 2011

Thanks Sue
I will send you a private message.

Ill have a look in my stash to and get back to you!

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by jerrib 15 Jan 2011

Thank you, I really hope you or someone has this pattern still. I tried the internet, but nothing like it came up.

Jerri - here is your picture of Leslie's Sweater - I just copy and pasted it from thes posting in projects - but you could have uploaded it here - if you did in projects - you just have to answer your own question and then upload it - just like this:

It is a lovely sweater and I hope someone can help you with the pattern of it for Leslie's surprise.

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by jerrib 15 Jan 2011

Thanks Shirlene:
I knew you would know how to do it. Lets keep our fingers crossed that someone still has the pattern. I would love to do one for Karlie (Leslie's Daughter) as well

by shirlener88 16 Jan 2011

I hope someone comes up with it - for you, Leslie and Karlie, too.

Sorry I can't help but would also be interested in that pattern. I made several of them back in the 80's also. I looked through my stash & can't find it. Good Luck

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by jerrib 15 Jan 2011

Thank you, If I can get Shirlene to help me put the picture here, it might trigger someone's memory.