Sweethearts on Parade

MORE BABY JACKETS ARE SHOWN
ON PAGES 51 TO 59

(C) GIRL'S COAT—Illustrated on opposite page

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 57 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. 13th row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. (Moss st. border). Knit to end of row. 14th row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. Repeat last 2 rows until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning ending with 14th row. Proceed:–

1st row. K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. (K3tog.) 5 times. (K3tog. K2tog.) 4 times. (K3tog.) 5 times. 2nd row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 2nd row twice. 5th row: (buttonhole) K1. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 2nd row 5 times. 11th row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. *(Inc. 1. st. in next st.) twice. K1. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. (Inc. 1. st. in next st.) 3 times. K1. 37 sts. on needle. 12th row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. 13th row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. Knit to end of row. Repeat 12th and 13th rows once, then 12th row once.

To shape armhole: 1st row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows twice. 7th row: (buttonhole) K1. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. Keeping Moss st. border and working a 3rd buttonhole 17 rows above 2nd, continue dec. 1. st. at armhole edge every alternate row to 24 sts. on needle.

To shape neck: At neck edge cast off 8 sts. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 3 sts. on needle ending with knit row. Next row: K1. P1. K1. Next row: K3tog. Fasten off.

LEFT FRONT: Cast on 57 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. 13th row: Knit to last 7 sts. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. 14th row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. Purl to last st. K1. Being careful to have border at opposite side, continue to correspond to Right Front until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning ending with purl row. Proceed:–

1st row: (K3tog.) 5 times. (K2tog. K3tog.) 4 times. (K3tog.) 5 times. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. 2nd row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 2nd row 8 times. 11th row: K1. (Inc. 1. st. in next st.) 3 times. *K1. (Inc. 1. st. in next st.) twice. Repeat from * to last 9 sts. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. 37 sts. on needle. Continue to correspond to Right Front, omitting buttonholes and being careful to have all shapings and border at opposite side.

BACK: Cast on 107 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. Continue even in Stocking st. until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning ending with purl row. Proceed:–

1st row: K3tog. *(K3tog. K2tog.) 3 times. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 14 sts. K3tog. K2tog. (K3tog.) 3 times. 41 sts. on needle. 2nd row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 2nd row 8 times. 11th row: K1. *K1. (Inc. 1. st. in next st.) twice. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K2. 66 sts. on needle. Work 5 rows even in Stocking st. 6th row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 7th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 6th and 7th rows to 24 sts. on needle. Cast off.

SLEEVES: Cast on 29 sts. Work exactly as given for Boy's Coat, see next column.

COLLAR: Cast on 11 sts. Work exactly as given for Boy's Coat, see next column.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew collar in position, placing the ends 3 sts. in from edges of fronts. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

(A) BOY'S COAT —Illustrated on opposite page

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

MEASUREMENTS: Width all round at underarm and sleeve length, as given for Girl's Coat, (C). Length at centre back ½ inch less than Girl's Coat, each size.

LEFT FRONT: Cast on 43 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. 13th row: Knit to last 7 sts. K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. 14th row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. (Moss st. border). Purl to last st. K1. Repeat last 2 rows until work from beginning measures 5½. ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—6½ ins.) ending with purl row. Next row: (buttonholes) K27. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K8. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Continue even until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning ending with purl row.

To shape armhole: Keeping Moss st. border and working 2 more buttonholes 17 rows apart, at armhole edge dec. 1, st. every alternate row to 28 sts. on needle, ending with knit row.

To shape neck: 1st row: Cast off 15 sts. K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 3rd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 3 times. 10th row: K1. (K2tog.) twice. 11th row: K1. P1. K1. 12th row: K3tog. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 43 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. 13th row: K1. *(P1. K1) 3 times. Knit to end of row. 14th row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. Keeping Moss st. border, continue to correspond to Left Front, omitting buttonholes and being careful to have all shapings for opposite side.

BACK: Cast on 67 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times, dec. 1. st. at end of last row. Continue even in Stocking st. until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning ending with purl row.

To shape armholes: Dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 24 sts. on needle. Cast off.

SLEEVES: Cast on 29 sts. 1st row: K1 *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 12 times. Next row: K1. P1. *Inc. 1 st. in next st. P3. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. Inc. 1. st. in next st. P1. K1. 36 sts. on needle. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle every following 6th row to 48 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 5½ ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—7 ins.) ending with purl row. Dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 6 sts. Cast off.

COLLAR: Cast on 11 sts. 1st row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. purl ways. K1. 2nd row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 3rd row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. 4th row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat these 4 rows twice, then 4th row once. Proceed:–

**1st row: (K1. P1) 7 times. Turn. 2nd row: (P1. K1) 7 times. Work 4 rows Moss st.** Repeat from ** to ** 15 times, then 1st. and 2nd rows once. Proceed:–

1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 2nd row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 3rd row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 4th row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. K1. P2tog. K1. Repeat 1st. to 4th rows twice. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew collar in position, placing the ends 10 sts. in from edges of fronts. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

(H) GIRL'S OR BOY'S LEGGINGS

Illustrated on page 8

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

Cast on 144 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 3 times. 5th row: (eyelets) K2. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. (P1. K1) twice. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Repeat 1st. row 5 times. Proceed:–

To shape back: K78. Turn. 2nd row: P12. Turn. 3rd row: K18. Turn. 4th row: P24. Turn. Continue in this manner, that is working over 6 more sts. in every row until 18 sts. remain unworked at each end of needle. Proceed:–

1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: Knit. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until work measures 7 ins. (6 mos.—7½ ins.) (9 mos.—8 ins.) from beginning, measured at short side of work, ending with purl row. Next row: K72. Turn. Leave remaining 72 sts. on st. holder. Working on these 72 sts. continue in Stocking st. dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 32 sts. Work 10 rows even.

To make foot: 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. 9th row: K19. P10. Turn. 10th row: K10. 11th row: K1. P8. K1. Turn. Repeat 10th and 11th rows 8 times. 28th row: K1. K2tog. K4. K2tog. K1. 29th row: K1. P6. K1. 30th row: K1. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K1. 31st row: K1. P4. K1. Break wool. Joining the wool where the 3 sts. were left. K3. Next row: K3. Pick up and knit 14 sts. along side of foot. Knit the 6 sts. across the toe. Pick up and knit 14 sts. along other side of foot. Knit the 19 sts. which were left. 56 sts. on needle. Knit 9 rows Garter st. Proceed:–

1st row: K19. (K2tog.) twice. K24. (K2tog.) twice. K5. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: K18. (K2tog.) twice. K22. (K2tog.) twice. K4. Knit 2 rows Garter st. Cast off.

Join wool where the 72 sts. were left and continue in Stocking st. dec. 1. st. each end of needle on 3rd and every alternate row to 32 sts. Work 10 rows even. Proceed:–

1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. 9th row: K3. P10. Turn. 10th row: K10. Turn. 11th row: K1. P8. K1. Turn. Repeat 10th and 11th rows 8 times. 28th row: K1. K2tog. K4. K2tog. K1. 29th row: K1. P6. K1. 30th row: K1. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K1. 31st row: K1. P4. K1. Break wool. Join wool to where 19 sts. were left. Knit to end of row. Next row: K19. Pick up and knit 14 sts. along side of foot. Knit 6 sts. across toe. Pick up and knit 14 sts. along other side of foot. Knit 3 sts. which were left. 56 sts. on needle. Knit 9 rows Garter st. Proceed:–

1st row: K5. (K2tog.) twice. K24. (K2tog.) twice. K19. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: K4. (K2tog.) twice. K22. (K2tog.) twice. K18. Knit 2 rows Garter st. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew all seams. With double wool crochet a cord. Thread through eyelets at waist. Make and sew a tassel to each end.

(I) BOY'S CAP—Illustrated on page 8

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

Cast on 75 sts. Repeat from ** to ** as given for Girl's Bonnet, below. Proceed:–

1st row: K1. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K8. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. 84 sts. on needle. Proceed:–

1st row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: Knit. Repeat these 2 rows for 2½ ins. ending with purl row and dec. 1. st. at end of last row. Proceed:–

1st decreasing row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 4 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 4 times. Repeat from * twice. P3tog. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. Work 3 rows even in Moss st. also after each of the following rows. 2nd decreasing row: (K1. P1) 3 times. *K3tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. P3tog. (K1. P1) 3 times. Repeat from * twice. K3tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. 3rd decreasing row: K1. (P1. K1) twice. *P3tog. (K1. P1) twice. K3tog. (P1. K1) twice. Repeat from * twice. P3tog. (K1. P1) twice. K1. 4th decreasing row: (K1. P1) twice. *K3tog. P1. K1. P3tog. K1. P1. Repeat from * twice. K3tog. (P1. K1) twice. 27 sts. on needle. Break wool and thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew up back seam.

(J) GIRL'S BONNET—Illustrated on page 8

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

Cast on 65 sts. **1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 31 times. Proceed:–

1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat these 2 rows 4 times, 1st. row once.** Proceed:–

1st row: *K4. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. 78 sts. on needle. 2nd row: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2. 3rd row: Knit. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 11 times. 26th row: K2. Purl to last 4 sts. P2tog. K2. Proceed:–

1st decreasing row: K1. (P1. K1) twice. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 5 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 5 times. Repeat from * once. P3tog. (K1. P1) 5 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) twice. Work 3 rows even in Moss st. also after each of the following rows. 2nd decreasing row: (K1. P1) twice. *K3tog. (P1. K1) 4 times. P3tog. (K1. P1) 4 times. Repeat from * once. K3tog. (P1. K1) 4 times. P3tog. K1. P1. K1. 3rd decreasing row: K1. P1. K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 3 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. Repeat from * once. P3tog. (K1. P1) 3 times. K3tog. P1. K1. 4th decreasing row: K1. P1. *K3tog. (P1. K1) twice. P3tog. (K1. P1) twice. Repeat from * once. K3tog. (P1. K1) twice. P3tog. K1. 5th decreasing row: K1. *P3tog. K1. P1. K3tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * once. P3tog. K1. P1. K3tog. 18 sts. on needle. Break wool and thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew up 3 ins. of back seam. Make ribbon rosettes and sew to bonnet as illustrated.

(K) PULLOVER WITH DUCKS—Illustrated on page 8

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

Cut 8 strands (M) 2 yds. long and 8 strands (Y) 1¾ yds. long.

BACK: With (M) wool cast on 72 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Work 6 rows Stocking st. With (Y) wool, knit 1 row. With (M) work 3 rows Stocking st. Proceed to work from chart, reading from right to left for knit rows, and from left to right for purl rows, using the balls and strands of wool as indicated on chart, being careful to twist wool when changing colours. When design has been worked break all wools except ball (M). With (M), work 3 rows Stocking st. With (Y), purl 1 row. With (M) continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 7½ ins. (6 mos.—7½ ins.) (9 mos.—8 ins.) ending with purl row.

To shape armholes: Cast off 3 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 58 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole from first shaping measures 2¾ ins. (6 mos.—3¼ ins.) (9 mos.—3¼ ins.) ending with purl row.

To shape neck: 1st row: K19. Turn. Working on these 19 sts. dec. 1. st. at neck edge on next 3 rows.

To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 8 sts. every alternate row twice.

Slip next 20 sts. on st. holder. Work remaining 19 sts. to correspond to other side.

NECKBAND: With right side of work facing and (Y) wool, pick up and knit 6 sts. along side of neck, knit 20 sts. from st. holder at back of neck. Pick up and knit 6 sts. along other side of neck. Break (Y). Join (M). Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Work 2 rows ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off in ribbing.

FRONT: Work exactly as given for Back until armhole from first shaping measures 1¾ ins. (6 mos.—2¼ ins.) (9 mos.—2¼ ins.) ending with purl row.

To shape neck: 1st row: K22. Turn. Working on these 22 sts. dec. 1. st. at neck edge next and every following row to 16 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole from first shaping measures 3 ins. (6 mos.—3½ ins.) (9 mos.—3½ ins.). Shape shoulder as given for Back. Slip next 14 sts. on st. holder. Work remaining 22 sts. to correspond to other side.

NECKBAND: With right side of work facing and (Y) wool, pick up and knit 16 sts. along side of neck. Knit 14 sts. from st. holder at front of neck. Pick up and knit 16 sts. along other side of neck. Break (Y). Join (M). Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Work 2 rows ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off in ribbing.

SLEEVES: Cast on 36 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Next row: *K8. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. 40 sts. on needle. Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 5th and every following 6th row to 50 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve measures 5½ ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—7 ins.) from beginning ending with purl row. Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 10 sts. on needle. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Darn all ends on wrong side. Sew all seams, except shoulders. Work 1 row d.c. along back of each shoulder and 1 row s.c. along front of each shoulder, working 2 chain loops for buttonholes. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

Keeping Tidy Underneath..

(D) PANTIES

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

Beginning at top of waistband cast on 64 sts. 1st row: *K2. P2. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. K2. P1. K1. Repeat 1st. row 3 times. 5th row: (eyelets) *K2. w.r.n. P2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. Next row: Knit, inc. 12 sts. across row; 76 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 5½ ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—6½ ins.), ending with purl row. Proceed:–

1st row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. 2nd row: K1. P2tog. Purl to last 3 sts. P2tog. K1. Repeat these 2 rows to 12 sts. on needle. Work 4 rows even. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle every row to 76 sts. on needle. Continue to correspond to Front, being careful to dec. 12 sts. before working ribbing.

LEG BANDS: With right side of work facing, pick up and knit 72 sts. along edge of leg. Work 5 rows ribbing (K2. P2). Cast off in ribbing.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew side seams. Thread ribbon through eyelets, or make a crocheted chain and thread through, making a tassel for each end.

(A) PANTIES—Illustrated on opposite page

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

PATTERN: 1st row: *K1. P2. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: K3. *P1. K2. Repeat from * to last st. K1.

FRONT: Cast on 64 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 4 times. 6th row: (eyelets). K2. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. ***Keeping continuity of pattern inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 3rd and every following 4th row to 82 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning, at centre, measures 7½ ins. (6 mos.—8 ins. ) (9 mos.—9 ins.) ending with 2nd pattern row.

To shape legs and gusset: 1st row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 33 sts. in pattern. Inc. 1. st. in each of next 2 sts. Work in pattern to end of row. 2nd row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 33 sts. in pattern. P4. Work in pattern to end of row. 3rd row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 26 sts. in pattern. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K2. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Work in pattern to end of row. 4th row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 26 sts. in pattern. P6. Work in pattern to end of row. 5th row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 19 sts. in pattern. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K4. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Work in pattern to end of row. 6th row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 19 sts. in pattern. P8. Work in pattern to end of row. Still increasing in centre in this manner, continue working pattern, casting off 5 sts. beginning next 6 rows. 13th row: Cast off 4 sts. Knit to end of row. 14th row: Cast off 4 sts. P13. K1. Knit 1 row. Cast off.***

BACK: Cast on 64 sts. Work the ribbed band with eyelets as given for Front. Proceed:–

**To shape back: 1st row: Work 40 sts. in pattern. Turn. 2nd row: Work 16 sts. in pattern. Turn. 3rd row: Work 24 sts. in pattern. Turn. 4th row: Work 32 sts. in pattern. Turn. Continue in this manner, working 8 extra sts. every row until all sts. have been worked.** Work from *** to *** as given for Front. Sew gusset edges together.

LEG BANDS: With right side of work facing pick up and knit 60 sts. around leg opening. Work ¼ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off loosely in ribbing.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew side seams. With double wool crochet a cord. Thread through eyelets at waist. Make and sew a small tassel to each end.

(B) PANTIES—Illustrated on opposite page

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

PATTERN: 1st row: *K1. P2. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: K3. *P1. K2. Repeat from * to last st. K1.

FRONT: Cast on 64 sts. 1st row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. Repeat 1st. row once. 3rd row: (eyelets). K1. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Repeat 1st. row 5 times. 9th row: (K1. P1) 18 times. Turn. Leave remaining sts. on st. holder. Proceed for Left Front:–

1st row: (K1. P1) 4 times. Work 1st. pattern row. 2nd row: Work 2nd pattern row to last 9 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. P1. K2. Keeping ribbed border at Front edge, and remaining sts. in pattern, inc. 1. st. at side edge on next and every following 4th row until work from beginning measures 2½ ins. (6 mos.—2½ ins.) (9 mos.—3 ins.). Next row: (1st. buttonhole). Rib 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Rib 3 sts. Work in pattern to end of row. Working 2 more buttonholes 15 rows apart, continue increasing at side edge to 45 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures 7 ins. (6 mos.—7½ ins.) (9 mos.—8½ ins.) ending with 2nd pattern row. Leave these sts. on spare needle.

RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 8 sts. and rib across sts. from st. holder. Continue to correspond to Left Front, omitting buttonholes and being careful to have Front border and shaping for opposite side. When work measures same as Left Front proceed:–

Work 37 sts. in pattern. Place the needle holding the sts. of the Left Front in front of the remaining 8 sts. of the Right Front so that the Border sts. overlap. Knit 1. st. from each needle together 8 times, thus joining both fronts together. Work in pattern across Left Front sts. 82 sts. on needle. Next row: Work in pattern.

***To shape gusset: 1st row: Work 40 sts. in pattern. Inc. 1. st. in each of next 2 sts. Work 40 sts. in pattern. 2nd row: Work 40 sts. in pattern. P4. Work 40 sts. in pattern. 3rd row: Work 40 sts. in pattern. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K2. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Work 40 sts. in pattern. 4th row: Work 40 sts. in pattern. P6. Work 40 sts. in pattern. Continue increasing gusset in this manner, every alternate row to 94 sts. on needle. Work 2 rows even. Next row: With right side of work facing, work 40 sts. in ribbing (K1. P1). Turn. Work ½ inch ribbing on these 40 sts. Cast off loosely in ribbing.

Join wool and cast off 14 sts. Work ½ inch ribbing (K1. P1) on remaining 40 sts. Cast off loosely in ribbing.***

BACK: Cast on 64 sts. Work the ribbed band with eyelets as given for Front. Work from ** to ** as given for Back of Panties, see left column. Proceed:–

Keeping continuity of pattern inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 3rd and every following 4th row to 82 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning at side edge, measures 7 ins. (6 mos.—7½ ins.) (9 mos.—8½ ins.) Work from *** to *** as given for Front.

TO MAKE UP: Press pieces carefully. Sew side and gusset seams. With double wool crochet a cord. Thread through eyelets at waist. Make and sew a tassel to each end. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

(C) CROCHETED PANTIES—Illustrated on opposite page

For Measurements see Baby's Knitted Panties (D) page 12.

Tension: 7 d.c. and 3 rows = 1 inch.

The instructions are written for size 3 mos. Sizes 6 and 9 mos. are written in brackets thus:– ( ).

Beginning at crotch Ch. 21 sts. 1st row: 1. d.c. in 3rd Ch. from hook. 1. d.c. in each st. to end of Ch. 20 d.c. in row. (the turning Ch. counts as 1. d.c.). Ch. 4. Turn. 2nd row: 3. d.c. in 1st. d.c. 1. d.c. in each st. to the last d.c. before the turning Ch. of previous row. (3. d.c. 1. tr.) all in this d.c. 25 sts. in row. Ch. 4. Turn. 3rd row: As 2nd row. 30 d.c. in row. Repeat 2nd row until work from side edge to side edge measures 11 ins. (6 mos.—11½ ins.) (9 mos.—12 ins.). Ch. 3. Turn. Work 1 row even in d.c. turning each row with Ch. 3. Next row: *W.o.h. Insert hook in next d.c. Draw up a loop. W.o.h. and through 2 loops on hook. Repeat from * once. W.o.h. and through all 3 loops on hook. (this decreases 1. st.) 1. d.c. in each st. to last 3 sts. Dec. 1. st. 1. d.c. in last st. Ch. 3. Turn. Continue in d.c. dec. 1. st. each end of work every 3rd row 4 times more. Continue even in d.c. until work from beginning measures 8¼ ins. (6 mos.—9¼ ins.) (9 mos.—9¾ ins.). Next row: (eyelets) 1. d.c. in next 2 sts. *Ch. 1. Miss 1. st. 1. d.c. in next 3 sts. Repeat from * to end of row. Ch. 3. Turn.

CROCHETED PANTIES (Continued)

Work 1 row even in d.c. Ch. 1. Turn. Work 1 row even in s.c. Break wool. Make another piece to correspond.

TO MAKE UP: Press pieces carefully. Sew side and crotch seams. Make a crocheted Ch. with double wool. Thread through eyelets. Make and attach a small tassel to each end.

LEG BANDS: Ch. 7 sts. 1st row: 1. s.c. in 2nd Ch. from hook. 1. s.c. in each st. to end of row. Ch. 1. Turn. 2nd row: 1. s.c. in each st., working into back of sts. only. Ch. 1. Turn. Repeat 2nd row until piece is long enough to go along each leg opening. Sew leg bands in position.

(H) SLEEPING SUIT—Illustrated on opposite page

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

THE PULLOVER

FRONT: Cast on 76 sts. Work 2 ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 7½ ins. ending with purl row.

To shape armholes: Cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every row to 60 sts.

To make pocket: K6. Break wool. Slip next 18 sts. onto safety pin for pocket. Join wool. Knit to end of row. Leave these sts. until pocket piece has been worked.

To make pocket piece: Cast on 18 sts. Work 2½ ins. Stocking st. ending with knit row. Leave these sts. on needle. Starting again on sts. of Front proceed:– 1st row: K1. P35. Purl across sts. of pocket piece. P5. K1. 60 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 9 ins. (6 mos.—9½ ins.) (9 mos.—10 ins.) ending with purl row.

To shape neck and shoulders: K24. Cast off 12 sts. K24. Working on last 24 sts. keeping armhole edge even, at neck edge dec. 1. st. every row to 14 sts. on needle. At armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row twice. Join wool at neck edge and work remaining sts. to correspond to other side.

To make pocket top: Slip 18 sts. from safety pin onto needle. Work 4 rows ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off loosely in ribbing.

BACK: Work exactly as given for Front to 60 sts. on needle, (end of armhole shaping). Continue even until work from beginning measures 9½ ins. (6 mos.—10 ins.) (9 mos.—10½ ins.) ending with purl row.

To shape neck and shoulders: K19. Cast off 22 sts. K19. Working on last 19 sts. keeping armhole edge even, at neck edge dec. 1. st. every row to 14 sts. on needle. At armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row twice. Join wool at neck edge and work remaining sts. to correspond to other side.

FRONT NECKBAND: With right side of work facing pick up and knit 46 sts. around neck. Work ¾ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off loosely in ribbing.

BACK NECKBAND: With right side of work facing pick up and knit 42 sts. and work as for Front band.

SLEEVES: Cast on 42 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 5th and every following 4th row to 60 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 5½ ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—7 ins.). Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 28 sts. on needle. Cast off.

THE LEGGINGS

RIGHT LEG: Cast on 72 sts. Work ½ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Next row: (eyelets) *K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Work 1 inch ribbing (K1. P1). Next row: Knit, inc. 8 sts. across row. 80 sts. on needle. Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1.

To shape back: 1st row: K10. Turn. 2nd row: P9. K1. 3rd row: K20. Turn. 4th row: P19. K1. 5th row: K30. Turn. 6th row: P29. K1. Continue in this manner, knitting over 10 more sts. every knit row until 60 sts. have been worked ending with purl row. Next row: Knit across 80 sts. Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. at long side of work (beginning of row) on next and every following 6th row to 88 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning, at short side, measures 7 ins. (6 mos.—7½ ins.) (9 mos.—8 ins.).

To shape leg: Dec. 1. st. each end of needle every row to 72 sts. on needle then every 3rd row to 40 sts. on needle. Continue even until leg seam measures 7 ins. (6 mos.—7½ ins.) (9 mos.—8 ins. ). Work 1 inch even in ribbing (K1. P1). Work 2½ ins. (6 mos.—2½ ins.) (9 mos.—3 ins.) even in Stocking st. ending with purl row.

To shape foot: K20. Turn. Working in Stocking st. on these 20 sts. dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 6 sts. Cast off. Join wool and work remaining 20 sts. to correspond.

LEFT LEG: Work as given for Right Leg having back shapings on purl rows instead of knit rows and all increasings at end of knit rows instead of beginning.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams, except shoulders of pullover. Work 1 row d.c. along back of each shoulder and 1 row s.c. along front, working 3 loops for buttonholes on each. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Embroider a row of chain st. around neck where sts. were picked up for ribbing. Into every alternate st. work a Lazy Daisy st. at right angles to it. Embroider top of pocket to correspond. With double wool crochet a cord. Thread through eyelets at waist of leggings. Make and sew a tassel to each end.

(E) HOT WATER BOTTLE COVER

Illustrated on opposite page