MATERIALS: BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE. 2 ozs. Two No. 10 Beehive Knitting Needles. One Medium Crochet Hook. 4 ply MISS CANADA FINGERING may be substituted, using No. 9 Needles to produce the same tension.
Tension: 7 sts. = 1 inch.
Cast on 33 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row for 6½ ins. dec. 1. st. at end of last row. Work 7 rows ribbing (K2. P2). 8th row: (eyelets) *K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Work 11 rows ribbing. Cast off in ribbing. Make another piece to correspond, and join pieces together with picot edging as follows:–
To make picot edging: With crochet hook, beginning at ribbed edge at top, work 1. s.c. through both pieces. *Ch. 3. 1. s.c. in 3rd Ch. from hook. 1. s.c. through both pieces of cover. Repeat from * around cover, leaving an opening in centre of bottom large enough for tab of bottle. Work picot edging around top of cover. Crochet 2 draw strings. Thread through eyelets at top and finish with tassels as illustrated.
Illustrated on opposite page
MATERIALS: BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE. 1 oz. Two No. 10 Beehive Knitting Needles. One Medium Crochet Hook. 4 ply MISS CANADA FINGERING may be substituted, using No. 9 Needles to produce the same tension.
Tension: 7 sts. = 1 inch.
Cast on 45 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row for 4¾ ins. Proceed:–
1st row: *(K1. P1) 3 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. P3tog. Repeat from * to last 9 sts. (K1. P1) 3 times. K3tog. 2nd and alternate rows: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 3rd row: *(K1. P1) twice. K3tog. (P1. K1) twice. P3tog. Repeat from * to last 7 sts. (K1. P1) twice. K3tog. 5th row: *K1. P1. K3tog. P1. K1. P3tog. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K1. P1. K3tog. 6th row: As 2nd row. Cast off in Moss st. Sew up seam. Crochet edging around top of cover as follows:–
1st round: *Ch. 3. Miss 1. st. 1. s.c. in next st. Repeat from * to end of round. Work 2nd and 3rd rounds as given for edging of Crocheted Bottle Cover, see page 61. Make a crocheted cord and thread through 2nd round of loops. Make and sew a small tassel to each end.
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| (A) Bootees—See page 16. | (B) Bootees—See page 16. |
| (C) Slippers—See page 21. | (D) Cuddly Cape—See page 16. |
| (E) Bottle Cover—See page 14. | (F) Pullover—See page 16. |
| (G) Bottle Cover—See page 14. | (H) Sleeping Suit—See page 14. |
MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 3 ozs. Yellow No. 598. One Stitch Holder.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 3 mos. | 6 mos. | 9 mos. |
| Width all round at underarm | 18 ins. | 19 ins. | 19½ ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 8½ " | 9 " | 9½ " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 5½ " | 6 " | 7 " |
BACK: Beginning at lower edge cast on 68 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K2. P2). Knit even in Garter st. until work from beginning measures 5½ ins. (6 mos.—5½ ins.) (9 mos.—6 ins.).
To make sleeves: Continue in Garter st. casting on 9 sts. beginning next 8 rows. (36 sts. on each side for sleeves). Knit even until work from beginning measures 8½ ins. (6 mos.—9 ins.) (9 mos—9½ ins.).
To shape neck: K57. Cast off 26 sts. K57. Working on last 57 sts and leaving remaining 57 sts. on st. holder knit 9 rows even, ending at neck edge. Proceed:–
1st row: K2. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Knit to end of row. 2nd row: Knit. Repeat these 2 rows until cuff edge measures 5½ ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—6 ins.). Still increasing at neck edge, at cuff edge cast off 9 sts. every alternate row 4 times. Continue increasing at neck edge to 72 sts. on needle ending at neck edge. Leave these sts. on spare needle.
Join wool at neck edge and work other side to correspond, ending at side edge. Next row: Place the needle holding the sts. of the Right Front in front of the needle holding the sts. of the Left Front so that the sts. overlap. Knit 1. st. from each needle together 72 times, thus joining both fronts together. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K2. P2). Cast off in ribbing.
CUFFS: With right side of work facing pick up and knit 32 sts. along edge of sleeve. Work 1 inch ribbing (K2. P2). Cast off in ribbing.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew side and sleeve seams.
MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL. 1 oz.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
Cast on 48 sts. Knit 4 rows Garter st. 5th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Proceed:–
**1st row: *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K3. P2. K1. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: K1. P2. K3. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to end of row. 4th row: As 2nd row.** Repeat from ** to ** 5 times. Knit 18 rows Garter st. Next row: (eyelets) *K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Next row: Knit.
To make instep and foot: K16. On next 16 sts. knit 28 rows Garter st. Break wool. Beginning again where the 16 sts. were left, join wool and with same needle pick up and knit 15 sts. along side of instep, knit across the 16 instep sts., pick up and knit 15 sts. along other side of instep and knit remaining 16 sts. 78 sts. on needle. Knit 13 rows Garter st. Next row: K1. K2tog. Knit to 4 centre sts. (K2tog.) twice. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. Repeat this row 7 times. Cast off.
Make another bootee to correspond.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew up seam. Make a twisted cord and thread through eyelets at ankle. Make and sew a small tassel to each end.
MATERIALS: 4 ply MISS CANADA FINGERING. 6 ozs. Pink. One Medium Crochet Hook.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 3 mos. | 6 mos. | 9 mos. |
| Length from neck to hem | 16½ ins. | 17 ins. | 17½ ins. |
| Width all round at hem | 25 " | 27½ " | 30 " |
PATTERN: 1st row: K3. *P1. K3. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. 2nd row: K2. *P2. K2. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. P2. K1. 3rd row: K1. P1. K1. *P3. K1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. 4th row: K2. *P3. K1. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. P2. K1. 5th row: K3. *P2. K2. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. 6th row: K2. *P1. K3. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. P1. K2.
THE CAPE: Cast on 187 sts. Knit 9 rows Garter st. Keeping 5 sts. each end in Garter st. for border, work remaining 177 sts. in pattern. Continue even until work from beginning measures 16 ins. (6 mos.—16½ ins.) (9 mos.—17 ins.). Knit 2 rows Garter st. Proceed:–
1st row: *K6. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 7 sts. K7. 2nd and alternate rows: Knit. 3rd row: K1. *K4. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 5th row: K2. *K2. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K5. 7th row: (eyelets). *K2. K2tog. Wl. fwd. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K3. Cast off loosely.
THE HOOD: Cast on 83 sts. Knit 9 rows Garter st. Keeping 5 sts. each end in Garter st. for border, work remaining 73 sts. in pattern. Continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures 8 ins. (6 mos.—8¼ ins.) (9 mos.—8½ ins.). Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press pieces, being careful not to flatten pattern. Fold hood in half and sew top seam. Put centre of hood to centre of cape 1 inch in from each front edge. Sew together. With double wool crochet a cord 30 ins. long. Thread through eyelets at neck. Make and sew a tassel to each end. Crochet another cord 4 ins. long. Sew to back of hood as illustrated, and sew a tassel to the end.
MATERIALS: 4 ply MISS CANADA ANDALUSIAN. 1 oz.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
Cast on 42 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times, dec. 1. st. at end of last row. Proceed:–
**1st row: Knit. 2nd and alternate rows: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: K1. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. K2. Repeat from * to end of row. 5th row: K1. *K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 7th row: K1. *K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 9th row: Knit. 10th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1.** Repeat from ** to ** twice, then 3rd row (for eyelets at ankle) once. Knit 1 row.
To make instep and foot: K14. On next 13 sts. knit 22 rows Garter st. Break wool. Beginning again where the 14 sts. were left, join wool and with same needle pick up and knit 12 sts. along side of instep, knit across the 13 instep sts., pick up and knit 12 sts. along other side of instep and knit remaining 14 sts. at ankle. 65 sts. on needle. Knit 11 rows Garter st. Next row: K1. K2tog. Knit to 5 centre sts. K2tog. K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. Repeat this row 6 times. Cast off.
Make another bootee to correspond.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew up seam. Make a twisted cord and thread through eyelets at ankle. Make and sew a small tassel to each end.
MATERIALS: MISS CANADA CROCHET-KNITTING WOOL. 3 ozs. Pearl Pink. 5 Buttons. One Stitch Holder.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 3 mos. | 6 mos. | 9 mos. |
| Width all round at underarm | 18 ins. | 19 ins. | 19½ ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 10½ " | 11 " | 11½ " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 5½ " | 6 " | 7 " |
PATTERN: 1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows once. 5th row: K2. *P5. K1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 6th row: K1. P1. *K5. P1 Repeat from * to last st. K1. 7th row: K1. P3. *K1. P5. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K1. P3. K1. 8th row: K4. *P1. K5. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. P1. K4. 9th row: As 5th row. 10th row: As 6th row. 11th row: As 7th row. 12th row: As 8th row. These 12 rows complete one pattern.
FRONT: Cast on 56 sts. Work 5 rows Garter st. Next row: *K7. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. 63 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
1st row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: Knit. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows once, 1st. row once. Work 2 complete patterns. 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 every alternate row 3 times. 51 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 2 ins. from first shaping ending with purl row.
To shape neck: 1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. P9. K31. P9. K1. 3rd row: Knit. 4th row: As 2nd row. 5th row: K14. Cast off 23 sts. K14. Working on one shoulder proceed:–
1st row: K1. P9. K4. Keeping 4 sts. at neck edge in Garter st. continue even until armhole, from first shaping, measures 3 ins. (6 mos.—3½ ins.) (9 mos.—3½ ins.).
To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row twice.
Join wool at neck edge and work other shoulder to correspond.
BACK: Work exactly as given for Front to 51 sts. on needle, ending with purl row.
To make neck opening and shape neck: K28. Turn. Leave remaining 23 sts. on st. holder. Working on these 28 sts. Proceed:–
1st row: K5. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: As 1st. row. 4th row: (buttonhole) Knit to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. 5th row: As 1st. row. Keeping Garter st. border continue in Stocking st. working 3 more buttonholes 4 rows apart ending with purl row. Proceed:–
1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K18. P9. K1. 3rd row: Knit to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. 4th row: Cast off 14 sts. K4. P9. K1. Keeping Garter st. border of 4 sts. continue even until armhole from first shaping measures 3 ins. (6 mos.—3½ ins.) (9 mos.—3½ ins.). Shape shoulder as given for Front.
Cast on 5 sts. and knit across 23 sts. from st. holder. Work to correspond to other side, omitting buttonholes.
SLEEVES: Cast on 28 sts. Work 5 rows Garter st. Proceed:–
1st row: *K3. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. 35 sts. on needle. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle every following 10th row to 43 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 5½ ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—7 ins.) ending with purl row. Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 11 sts. on needle. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Sew in sleeves.
MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL. 1 oz. 2 yds. Ribbon.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 3 mos. | 6 mos. | 9 mos. |
| Width all round brim | 11½ ins. | 12 ins. | 13 ins. |
Cast on 96 sts. Work 1¼ ins. Stocking st. ending with purl row. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K2. P2.) inc. 1. st. at end of last row. With wrong side of work facing proceed:–
**1st row: *K1. (K2tog.) twice. (Wl. fwd. K1) 3 times. Wl. fwd. (K2tog.) twice. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd and 3rd rows: Knit. 4th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 1st. to 4th rows 9 times. Proceed:–
1st row: Inc. 1. st. in 1st. st. Knit to end of row. 2nd and alternate rows: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: *K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K2tog. K5. Repeat from * to end of row. 5th row: Knit. 7th row: *K4. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K2tog. K4. Repeat from * to end of row. 9th row: Knit. 11th row: *K3. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K2tog. K3. Repeat from * to end of row. 13th row: *K2. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K2tog. K2. Repeat from * to end of row. 15th row: *K1. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K2tog. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 17th row: *Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Break wool. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely.**
FRILL: Cast on 8 sts. 1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: Knit. Repeat those 3 rows until piece is long enough to "frill" along turn back part of bonnet.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Do not press frill. Sew frill along turn back. Sew up back seam for 2¼ ins. from top of bonnet. Make ribbon rosettes and sew to bonnet as illustrated.
MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL. 1 oz.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 3 mos. | 6 mos. | 9 mos. |
| Width all round brim | 12 ins. | 13 ins. | 14 ins |
Cast on 107 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. 6th row: Knit. 7th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 6th and 7th rows until work measures 2¼ ins. from beginning, ending with purl row. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K2. P2.) dec. in last row to 97 sts. With wrong side of work facing work from ** to ** as given for Girl's Bonnet, above.
TO MAKE UP: Press lightly. Sew up back seam.
MATERIALS: 4 ply MISS CANADA FINGERING. 3 ozs. will make 2 prs. Two No. 9 Beehive Knitting Needles.
Tension: 7 sts. and 10 rows = 1 inch.
Cast on 36 sts. Work 2 ins. ribbing (K2. P2.). Proceed:–
1st row: K24. Turn. 2nd row: K12. Turn. 3rd row: K13. Turn. 4th row: K14. Turn. 5th row: K15. Turn. 6th row: K16. Turn. Continue in this manner until all sts. are worked onto one needle. Continue even in Garter st. until work measures 4½ ins. from beginning at side edge. Next row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. Knit 3 rows even. Repeat last 4 rows twice. 30 sts. on needle. Continue even in Garter st. until work from beginning measures 6½ ins. at side edge. Proceed:–
To make toe: K20. Turn. K10. Turn. Working on these 10 sts. knit 18 rows (9 ridges) for toe flap.
To make foot: Pick up and knit 9 sts. along side of toe flap. Knit remaining 10 sts. Next row: K29. Pick up and knit 9 sts. along other side of toe flap. Knit remaining 10 sts. 48 sts. on needle. Knit 4 ridges. Next row: K1. K2tog. Knit to centre 4 sts. (K2tog.) twice. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. Next row: Knit. Repeat these 2 rows twice. Cast off. Sew leg and foot seam. Make another bootee to correspond.
MATERIALS: FUZZY WUZZY ANGORA. One ½-oz. ball White. 2 yds. Ribbon.
For Needles and Tension see Angora coat, page 19.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 3 mos. | 6 mos. | 9 mos. |
| Width all round brim | 11½ ins. | 13 ins. | 14 ins. |
Cast on 62 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. Work 3 complete patterns as given for Coat, see page 19. Next row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat this row 11 times. Next row: K2. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. (K1. P1) twice. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (P1. K1) twice. Repeat from * 5 times. 74 sts. on needle. Work 3 complete patterns. Proceed:–
1st row: K1. *K10. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd and alternate rows: Knit. 3rd row: K1. *K9. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 5th row: K1. *K8. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Continue decreasing in this manner every alternate row to 20 sts. on needle. Next row: *K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Break wool. 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.
MATERIALS: FUZZY WUZZY ANGORA. One ½-oz. ball White. Length of Ribbon.
For Needles and Tension see Angora Coat, page 19.
Cast on 32 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. Work 2 complete patterns as given for Coat, see page 19. Proceed:–
1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row once. 3rd row: (eyelets) K2. *Wl.fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Wl.fwd. K2tog. Repeat 1st. row twice.
To make foot: K11. On next 10 sts. knit 20 rows Garter st. (10 ridges). (This is for instep). Break wool. With right side of work facing join wool, pick up and knit 11 sts. along side of instep, knit the 10 instep sts., pick up and knit 11 sts. along other side of instep and knit remaining 11 sts. 54 sts. on needle. Knit 4 ridges. Next row: K1. K2tog. Knit to centre 4 sts. (K2tog.) twice. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. Next row: Knit. Repeat these 2 rows twice. Cast off. Sew up seam. Thread ribbon through eyelets at ankle. Make another bootee to correspond.
MATERIALS: FUZZY WUZZY ANGORA. Four ½-oz. balls White. Two No. 9 Beehive Knitting Needles. (6 mos—No. 8) (9 mos.—No. 7) Needles. 2 Buttons.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 3 mos. | 6 mos. | 9 mos. |
| Width all round at underarm | 18 ins. | 19ins. | 19½ ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 10 " | 10½ " | 11 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 5½ " | 6 " | 7 " |
| Tension: | 6½ sts. | = 1 inch with No. 9 needles. |
| 6 sts. | = 1 inch with No. 8 needles. | |
| 5½ sts. | = 1 inch with No. 7 needles. |
PATTERN: 1st row: K1 *Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: K1. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 3rd and 4th rows: As 2nd row. 5th row: K1. *K3. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 6th row: K1. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 7th and 8th rows: As 6th row. These 8 rows complete one pattern.
BACK: Cast on 62 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. Work 7 complete patterns. Work from beginning now measures approx. 7 ins. (6 mos.—7¼ ins.) (9 mos.—7½ ins.).
To shape armholes: 1st row: Cast off 3 sts. K1. *K3. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. K4. 2nd row: Cast off 3 sts. K1. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 3rd row: K1. K2tog. K1. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. P1. P2tog. K1. 4th row: *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K3. P2. K1. 5th row: K1. K2tog. *K3. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 6th row: K1. P1. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. P3. K2. 7th row: K1. K2tog. K2. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. P2. P2tog. K1. 8th row: K1. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Work 1 complete pattern then 1st. to 7th row of next pattern. Next row: K1. (K3. P3) twice. K24. (K3. P3) twice. K1.
To shape shoulders: 1st row: Cast off 5 sts. K2. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K27. (Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K3) twice. K1. 2nd row: Cast off 5 sts. K2. P3. K27. P3. K3. P1. K1. 3rd row: Cast off 5 sts. K27. P3. K3. P1. K1. 4th row: Cast off 5 sts. K27. P2. K1. Cast off.
RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 31 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter St. Proceed:–
**1st row: K6. *Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: K1. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 3rd row: K6. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 4th row: As 2nd row. 5th row: K6. *K3. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 6th row: K1. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 7th row: K6. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 8th row: K1. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6.** Repeat from ** to ** 6 times, then 1st. row once.
To shape armhole: 1st row: Cast off 3 sts. K1. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 9 sts. K9. 2nd row: K6. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. P1. P2tog. K1. 3rd row: *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 9 sts. K9. 4th row: K6. *K3. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 5th row: K1. P1. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 6th row: K6. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 8 sts. K3. P2. P2tog. K1. 7th row: K1. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. Repeat from ** to ** once.
To shape neck: 1st row: K12. (Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K3) twice. K1. 2nd row: K1. (P3. K3) twice. K12. 3rd row: K12. (P3. K3) twice. K1. 4th row: As 2nd row. 5th row: (buttonhole) K2. Wl.fwd. K2tog. K11. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K3. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K1. 6th row: K1. (K3. P3) twice. K12. 7th row: Cast off 10 sts. K2. (K3. P3) twice. K1. 8th row: K1. (K3. P3) twice. K2. 9th row: K2. (Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K3) twice. K1. 10th row: K1. (P3. K3) twice. K2. 11th row: K2. (P3. K3) twice. K1.
To shape shoulder: 1st row: Cast off 5 sts. K2. P3. K5. 2nd row: K5. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K2. 3rd row: Cast off 5 sts. P3. K2. 4th row: Knit. Cast off.
LEFT FRONT: Cast on 31 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. Proceed:–
***1st row: K1. *Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 2nd row: K6. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 3rd row: K1. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 4th row: As 2nd row. 5th row: K1. *K3. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 6th row: K6. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 7th row: K1. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 8th row: K6. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last st. K1.*** Repeat from *** to *** 6 times.
To shape armhole: 1st row: Cast off 3 sts. K1. *K3. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. Repeat from * to last 9 sts. K9. 2nd row: K6. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. P3. K1. 3rd row: K1. K2tog. K1. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 4th row: K6. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. P2. K1. 5th row: K1. K2tog. *K3. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 6th row: K6. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. 7th row: K1. K2tog. K2. *P3. K3. Repeat from * to last 9 sts. P3. K6. 8th row: K6. *K3. P3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Repeat from *** to *** once.
To shape neck: 1st row: K1. (Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K3) twice. K12. 2nd row: K12. (P3. K3) twice. K1. 3rd row: K1. (P3. K3) twice. K12. 4th row: As 2nd row. 5th row: (buttonhole) K1. (K3. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd.) twice. K8. K2tog. Wl.fwd. K2. 6th row: Cast off 10 sts. K2. (K3. P3) twice. K1. 7th row: K1. (K3. P3) twice. K2. 8th row: K2. (K3. P3) twice. K1. 9th row: K1. (Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K3) twice. K2. 10th row: K2. (P3. K3) twice. K1. 11th row: K1. (P3. K3) twice. K2. 12th row: As 10th row.
To shape shoulder: 1st row: Cast off 5 sts. K5. Wl.fwd. K3tog. Wl.fwd. K2. 2nd row: K5. P3. K2. 3rd row: Cast off 5 sts. P3. K2. 4th row: Knit. Cast off.
SLEEVES: Cast on 32 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 9 times. 11th row: K2. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. (K1. P1) twice. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (P1. K1) twice. Repeat from * twice. 38 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until sleeve from beginning measures 5½ ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—7 ins.). Keeping continuity of pattern cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 14 sts. on needle. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Make a link with the buttons and thread through buttonholes.
MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL. 1 oz. White. Small quantity Pink. Two No. 12 Beehive Knitting Needles. Two Buttons.
Tension: 9 sts. and 11 rows = 1 inch.
With Pink wool cast on 48 sts. Work 7 rows ribbing (K2. P2). Join White wool. Knit 1 row. Work 7 rows ribbing. Join Pink wool. Knit 1 row. Work 7 rows ribbing. Join White wool and working in Garter st. proceed:–
1st row: K32. Turn. 2nd row: K16. Turn. 3rd row: K17. Turn. 4th row: K18. Turn. Continue in this manner, knitting 1 extra st. in every row until all sts. are worked onto one needle. Knit 1½ ins. Garter st. Dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every following 8th row to 40 sts. Knit 16 rows. (8 ridges). Next row: With wrong side of work facing K26. Turn. K12. Working on these 12 sts. knit 27 rows, ending with wrong side of work facing. Break wool. Join White wool where 14 sts. were left. K14. Break White wool. Join Pink wool. Next row: K14. Pick up and knit 15 sts. along side of foot. Knit the 12 sts. across toe. Pick up and knit 15 sts. along other side of foot. K14. 70 sts. on needle. Knit 6 ridges. Next row: K1. K2tog. Knit to centre 4 sts. (K2tog.) twice. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. Next row: Knit. Repeat these 2 rows twice. Cast off.
STRAP: With Pink wool cast on 40 sts. Knit 3 ridges. Cast off. Make a loop at one end and sew button to other end. Sew back seam of bootee. Sew centre of strap to back seam of bootee just above pink foot. Make another bootee to correspond.
Illustrated on opposite page
MATERIALS: 2 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 6 ozs. White. Two No. 7 Beehive Knitting Needles.
MEASUREMENTS: Approx. 40 ins. × 40 ins.
Tension: 7 sts. and 8 rows = 1 inch.
THE CENTRE: Cast on 3 sts. 1st row: W.r.n. Knit to end of row. Repeat first row until there are 64 loops up each side of work. Next row: W.r.n. K3tog. Knit to end of row. Repeat last row to 3 sts. Cast off.
The shawl may be made larger by repeating the first row as given for centre until extra loops, divisible by 16, are obtained at each side. Then for every extra 16 loops there will be one more pattern in the border at each side of the shawl.
THE BORDER: With right side of work facing, pick up and knit the loops from one side. Next row: W.r.n. Knit to end of row. Proceed:–
1st row: W.r.n. K1. *K5. (Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o.) 3 times. K5. Repeat from * to end of row.
2nd and alternate rows: W.r.n. Knit to end of row.
3rd row: W.r.n. K3. *K2. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. (Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o.) 3 times. K5. Repeat from * to end of row.
5th row: W.r.n. K5. *(K2tog. Wl. fwd.) twice. K1. (Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o.) 3 times. K5. Repeat from * to end of row.
7th row: W.r.n. K5. *(K2tog. Wl. fwd.) 3 times. K1. (Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o.) 3 times. K3. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2.
9th row: W.r.n. K5. *(K2tog. Wl. fwd.) 3 times. K3. (Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o.) 3 times. K1. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. K4.
11th row: W.r.n. K5. K2tog. *Wl. fwd. (K2tog. Wl. fwd.) twice. K5. (Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o.) twice. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K2tog. p.s.s.o. Repeat from * to last 20 sts. Wl. fwd. (K2tog. Wl. fwd.) twice. K5. (Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o.) 3 times. K5.
13th row: W.r.n. K5. K2tog. *Wl. fwd. (K2tog. Wl. fwd.) twice. K7. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K2tog. p.s.s.o. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. Wl. fwd. K6.
15th row: W.r.n. K5. K2tog. *Wl. fwd. (K2tog. Wl. fwd.) twice. K9. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K2tog. p.s.s.o. Repeat from * to last 8 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K6.
16th row: W.r.n. Knit to end of row.
Repeat these 16 rows 3 times. Then 1st. to 15th row once. 16th row: K144 sts. Cast on 23 sts. (these 23 sts. form beginning of Peak).
THE PEAK: K23. Turn. Proceed:
1st row: Sl. 1. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K2. (Wl. fwd. K2tog.) twice. K5. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K2.
2nd row: K18. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. (K2tog.) twice. Turn. (The last 2 sts. knit together are 1. st. from the peak and 1. st. from the shawl, thus attaching the peak to the shawl. The peak is attached in this manner every alternate row as instructed).
3rd row: Sl. 1. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K3. (Wl. fwd. K2tog.) twice. K5. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K2.
4th row: K19. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. (K2tog.) twice. Turn.
5th row: Sl. 1. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K4. (Wl. fwd. K2tog.) twice. K5. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K2.
6th row: K20. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. (K2tog.) twice. Turn.
7th row: Sl. 1. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K5. (Wl. fwd. K2tog.) twice. K5. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K2.
8th row: K21. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. (K2tog.) twice. Turn.
9th row: Sl. 1. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K6. (Wl. fwd. K2tog.) twice. K5. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K2.
10th row: K22. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. (K2tog.) twice. Turn.
11th row: Sl. 1. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K7. (Wl. fwd. K2tog.) twice. K5. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K2.
12th row: K23. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. (K2tog.) twice. Turn.
13th row: Sl. 1. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K17. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K2.
14th row: K24. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. (K2tog.) twice. Turn.
15th row: Sl. 1. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K22.
16th row: Cast off 7 sts. loosely. K17. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. (K2tog.) twice. Turn.
This completes 1 Peak. Repeat from 1st. to 16th row until all sts. from the border have been worked up. Slip these sts. on spare needle to be carried forward for next side. With right side of work facing, begin again from beginning of border. After working each border pick up sts. of last row of peaks and continue in pattern.
When the 4 sides are completed, cast off peak sts. Sew together cast-on and cast-off edges of peak. Join together corners of border by sewing through loops very loosely in herring bone st. Roll in a damp towel for several hours, then spread out flat, pinning each peak out separately with rustless pins and leave until dry.
MATERIALS: 4 ply MISS CANADA FINGERING. 1 oz. will make 2 prs. Two small Buttons. Two Rose Buds.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
Beginning with slipper sole, cast on 19 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Continue in Moss st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 27 sts. on needle. Continue in Moss st. dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 19 sts. on needle. Work 2 rows even, casting on 6 sts. at beginning of 2nd row for heel of slipper. Next row: Inc. 1. st. in 1st. st. (toe of slipper). Moss st. to end of row. Work 1 row even. Repeat last 2 rows to 30 sts. on needle, ending at heel edge. Next row: Cast off 16 sts. K1. P1. K1. Knit to end of row. Next row: K1. P10. K1. P1. K1. Next row: K1. P1. K1. Knit to end of row. Repeat last 2 rows 4 times, ending at toe edge. Work 2 rows in Moss st. casting on 16 sts. at beginning of 2nd row. Continue in Moss st. dec. 1. st. at toe edge on next and every alternate row to 25 sts. Cast off.
Make another slipper to correspond.
Ankle Strap: (make 2) Cast on 29 sts. Work 1 row Moss st. 2nd row: (buttonhole) K1. P1. W.r.n. P2tog. Moss st. to end of row. Work 1 row Moss st. Cast off in Moss st.
TO MAKE UP: Sew centre back seam. Put back point of sole to this seam and sew sole into position. Sew up toe opening. Sew ankle strap to back of slipper. Sew button to one end. Sew rose bud to Front of each slipper.