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28 sts and 36 rows = 10cm (4in) using 3mm needles over stocking stitch.
A little about the Chevrolet logo
This tie features the famous Chevrolet logo. First used in 1913, the “Bowtie” symbol, as it is known, has become one of the world's most recognised trademarks and is still used by the company today. There are a number of different stories around as to how co-founder of Chevrolet, William C. Durant, first came up with the emblem. One version is that it originated in Duran's imagination when, as a world traveller in 1908, he saw the pattern marching off into infinity as a design on wallpaper in a French hotel. He tore offa piece of the wallpaper and kept it to show friends with the thought that it would make a good nameplate for a car. Another account is that according to Mrs. Durant, the bowtie emblem was first seen by her husband in an illustrated Virginia newspaper, while they were acationing in Hot Springs, Virginia around 1912. Mrs. Durant was quoted as recalling, “"We were in a suite reading the papers, and he saw this design and said, “I think this would be a very good emblem for the Chevrolet.'" But no mattr where the inspiration came from that lead to its creation, it has proved to have been a very distinctive and identifiable emblem. As aknitting project I just liked theideaof having a bowtie ona tie. And if you are thinking of knitting this tie, to give to that special someone in your lfe, you can tell them - it's not quite a classic 1953 Chevy Corvette sports car, but maybe, i's the next best thing!
An added extra
Having recently purchased a vintage International Harvester tractor - called Iris, for use on the farm, I have also produced a chart for this equally iconic badge, that is often known as the 'man on tractor' logo and first started to appear on tractors in the late 1940s. Alternatively why not create your own design or if you prefer knit an un-embellished tie in a single colour or stripes. [Iris can be seen in my blog post here: hbtp:ljustcallmeruby.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09lautumn-bas-arrived-in-this-part-of.btml]
PATTERN NOTES
Work chart section of tie using intarsia method and stocking stitch. The rest of the tie is worked in moss stitch. Cast on 22 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn B. Row 1 (WS): K. Next 2 rows: K. Change to Yarn A. Row 1 (RS): \* K1, P1, rep from \* to end. Row 2: \* P1, K1, rep from \* to end. These two rows set pattern. Continue as set until work measures 15cm (6in) ending with a WS row.
Commence working from chart as follows: Next row: (K1, P1) 3 times, K1, work row 1 of chart using Yarn B, P1, patt to end. Maintaining moss st edging round motif, work until all rows of chart are completed. Continue in moss st and Yarn A only. Maintaining patt, dec 1 st at each end of every 10th row until 12 sts rem. Continue working on these 12 sts only until work measures 135cm (53in), ending with a RS row. Change to Yarn B, and work 3 rows in garter stitch. Cast off.
MAKING UP
Darn in ends. Block lightly. If preferred the tie can be strengthened by backing with a lightweight fabric. Cut a piece of fabric roughly the same size and shape as the tie. Fold in all edges to wrong side and press firmly. Pin backing in place to WS of tie, ensuring it sits slightly within edges of tie. Slipstitch into position using matching thread. Press again.
Chevrolet
Key
Yarn A; Knit on RS, Purl on WS Yarn B; Knit on RS, Purl on WS
International Harvester
ABBREVIATIONS
K- knit P-purl st(s) - stitch(es) cm - centimetres in - inches mm - millimetres RS - right side WS - wrong side Patt - pattern Rep - repeat rem - remaining dec - decrease, usually by knitting or purling two together
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