Illustrated on page 34
MATERIALS: 4 ply MISS CANADA FINGERING. 4 ozs. Cascade. 10 Buttons. Small quantity of wool for embroidery.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 21 ins. | 21½ ins. | 22 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 10 " | 10½ " | 11 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
For Girl's Cardigan the buttonholes are worked in the Right Front. For Boy's Cardigan work the buttonholes in the Left Front.
RIGHT FRONT: (For Boy's Cardigan omit buttonholes. See Left Front). Cast on 32 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row once. 3rd row: (1st. buttonhole) K2. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 9 times, then 3rd row once. Continue even in ribbing until work measures 2 ins. from beginning ending at Front edge. Next row: K8. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K5. Repeat from * 3 times. 36 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
1st row: K1. Purl to last 8 sts. K8. 2nd row: Knit. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows until 9 rows have been worked above 2nd buttonhole ending at Front edge. Next row: (3rd buttonhole) K4. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Knit to end of row. Keeping Garter st. border at Front edge and working 7 more buttonholes 9 rows apart, continue even until work from beginning measures 6 ins. (1½ yrs.—6½ ins.) (2 yrs.—7 ins.).
To shape armhole: Still working buttonholes as before, at armhole edge cast off 3 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every alternate row 4 times.
To make yoke: Still working buttonholes, continue even in Garter st. until work from beginning measures 9 ins. (1½ yrs.—9½ ins.) (2 yrs.—10 ins.) ending at Front edge.
To shape neck: At neck edge cast off 13 sts. Knit to end of row. Continue even in Garter st. until armhole from first shaping measures 4 ins.
To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 8 sts. every alternate row twice.
LEFT FRONT: (for Boy's Cardigan the buttonholes are worked in this Front). Cast on 32 sts. 1st row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. Repeat 1st. row for 2 ins. Next row: *K5. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * 3 times. K8. 36 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
1st row: K8. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: Knit. Continue to correspond to Right Front, omitting buttonholes and being careful to have all shapings for opposite side.
BACK: Cast on 66 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row for 2 ins. Next row: *K5. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K5. Repeat from * 5 times. 72 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 6 ins. (1½ yrs.—6½ ins.) (2 yrs.—7 ins.) ending with purl row.
To shape armholes: Cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row 4 times. 56 sts. on needle. Continue even in Garter st. until armhole from first shaping measures 4 ins.
To shape shoulders: Cast off 8 sts. beginning next 4 rows. Cast off remaining sts.
SLEEVES: Cast on 36 sts. Work 2 ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 5th and every following 6th row to 52 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.) ending with purl row. Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 16 sts. on needle. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew all seams. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Embroider flowers as illustrated using Lazy Daisy st. and French Knots.
Illustrated on page 34
MATERIALS: MISS CANADA CROCHET-KNITTING WOOL. 5 ozs. Lt. Wisteria. 4 Stitch Holders. One Medium Crochet Hook.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 20 ins. | 20½ ins. | 21 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 14½ " | 15 " | 16 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 3½ " | 3½ " | 3½ " |
FRONT: Cast on 156 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 5 times. Work 4 rows even in Stocking st. 1st decreasing row: K20. K2tog. t.b.l. K35. K2tog. K38. K2tog. t.b.l. K35. K2tog. K20. Work 3 rows even. 2nd decreasing row: K20. K2tog. t.b.l. K33. K2tog. K38. K2tog. t.b.l. K33. K2tog. K20. Work 3 rows even. 3rd decreasing row: K20. K2tog. t.b.l. K31. K2tog. K38. K2tog. t.b.l. K31. K2tog. K20. Next 3 rows: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 4th decreasing row: K20. K2tog. t.b.l. K29. K2tog. K38. K2tog. t.b.l. K29. K2tog. K20. Work 3 rows even in Stocking st. 5th decreasing row: K20. K2tog. t.b.l. K27. K2tog. K38. K2tog. t.b.l. K27. K2tog. K20. Next 3 rows: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Working in Stocking st. continue decreasing in this manner, every 4th row, having 2 less sts. between sts. knit tog. to 84 sts. on needle. (18 decreasings). Continue even until work from beginning measures 8½ ins. (1½ yrs.—9 ins.) (2 yrs.—10 ins.) ending with purl row. Next row: *K2. K2tog. K3. Repeat from * to end of row. 72 sts. on needle. Work 1 inch even in ribbing (K1. P1). With right side of work facing proceed:– Next row: K2. (K8. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K8) 4 times. K2. 76 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 10½ ins. (1½ yrs.—11 ins.) (2 yrs.—12 ins.).
To shape armholes: Cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows. 3rd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 4th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 5th row: K1. K2tog. K19. Turn. 6th and alternate rows: Purl to last st. K1. 7th row: K1. K2tog. K16. Turn. 9th row: K16. Turn. 11th row: K15. Turn. 13th row: K14. Turn. Continue in this manner, that is knitting 1. st. less every alternate row ending with K2. Turn. Next row: P1. K1. Break wool and slip first 42 sts. onto first st. holder. Join wool at neck edge and working on remaining 22 sts. proceed:–
1st row: K19. K2tog. K1. 2nd row: K1. P18. Turn. 3rd row: K16. K2tog. K1. 4th row: K1. P15. Turn. 5th and alternate rows: Knit. 6th row: K1. P14. Turn. 8th row: K1. P13. Turn. Continue in this manner ending with K1. P1. Turn. Next row: K2. Break wool and slip these 20 sts. onto 2nd st. holder.
BACK: Cast on 156 sts. Work exactly as given for Front until work from beginning measures 10½ ins. (1½ yrs.—11 ins.) (2 yrs.—12 ins.). 76 sts. on needle.
To shape armholes: Cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row 3 times. 62 sts. on needle. Work 5 rows even in Stocking st. Proceed:–
1st row: K20. Turn. 2nd and alternate rows: Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: K18. Turn. 5th row: K16. Turn. 7th row: K14. Turn. 9th row: K12. Turn. Continue in this manner ending with K2. Turn. Next row: P1. K1. Break wool and slip first 42 sts. onto 3rd st. holder. Join wool at neck edge and working on remaining 20 sts. proceed:–
1st and alternate rows: Knit. 2nd row: K1. P17. Turn. 4th row: K1. P15. Turn. 6th row: K1. P13. Turn. Continue in this manner ending with K1. P1. Next row: K2. Break wool and slip these 20 sts. onto 4th st. holder.
YOKE: With right side of work facing, join wool and starting with 42 sts. of first st. holder proceed:– *K1. Pick up and knit loop at base of next st. (This is an increase and will be termed "knit below" throughout). Repeat from * 13 times. (K2. knit below) twice. (K1. P1) 12 times. Working on 20 sts. of 2nd st. holder proceed:– K1. P1. (knit below. K2) twice. (knit below. K1) 13 times. K1. Working on 42 sts. of 3rd st. holder proceed:– (K1. knit below) 6 times. (K2. knit below) 6 times. (P1. K1) 12 times. Working on 20 sts. of 4th st. holder proceed:– P1. K1. (knit below. K2) 6 times. (knit below. K1) 5 times. K1. 178 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
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MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL. 2 ozs. Sky Blue.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Length from top to crotch at Front | 12½ ins. | 13 ins. | 14 ins. |
FRONT: Beginning at lower edge cast on 18 sts.
To shape legs: Work in Stocking st. casting on 5 sts. beginning every row to 98 sts. on needle. Continue in Stocking st. dec. 1. st. each end of needle every 12th row to 80 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning (at centre) measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8 ins.) (2 yrs.—8½ ins.). Work 1 inch even in ribbing (K1. P1). Proceed:–
With right side of work facing cast off 16 sts. loosely in ribbing. Rib to end of row. Next row: Cast off 10 sts. loosely in ribbing. Rib 54.
To make bib: Rib 8 sts. Knit to last 8 sts. Rib 8 sts. 2nd row: Rib 8 sts. Purl to last 8 sts. Rib 8 sts. Keeping ribbed border of 8 sts. each end, and centre sts. in Stocking st. dec. 1. st. each end of needle (inside borders) next and every following 6th row to 40 sts. on needle ending with purl row. Work ¾ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Next row: Rib 8 sts. Cast off 24 sts. loosely in ribbing. Rib 8 sts.
To make shoulder straps: Working on last 8 sts. rib 10 ins. (1½ yrs.—10½ ins.) (2 yrs.—11 ins.). Cast off.
Join wool to remaining 8 sts. and work another strap to correspond.
BACK: Work exactly as given for Front to 86 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning (at centre) measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs—8 ins.) (2 yrs.—8½ ins.) ending with knit row.
To shape back: 1st row: K1. P49. Turn. 2nd row: K14. Turn. 3rd row: P20. Turn. 4th row: K26. Turn. 5th row: P32. Turn. 6th row: K38. Turn. Continue in this manner, working over 6 more sts. every row until all sts. have been worked. Work 1 inch even in ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off loosely in ribbing.
LEG BANDS: Sew together the cast-on edges of crotch. With right side of work facing pick up and knit 84 sts. around leg opening. Work ¾ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off loosely in ribbing. Work the other leg to correspond.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew side seams. Cross straps at back and sew to top of ribbing 2 inches from side seams.
MATERIALS: 4 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 5 ozs. Rose Mist No. 1312. 4 Buttons. Small quantity of wool for embroidery.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 21 ins. | 21½ ins. | 22 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 14½ " | 15 " | 16 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 57 sts. Knit 13 rows Garter st. 14th row: Knit. 15th row: K6. *P1. K8. Repeat from * to last 15 sts. P1. K14. Repeat 14th and 15th rows 4 times. 24th row: Knit. 25th row: K1. Purl to last 6 sts. K6. Keeping Front border of 6 Garter sts. work ½ inch even in Stocking st. ending with purl row.
1st decreasing row: K15. K2tog. t.b.l. K27. K2tog. K11. Keeping Garter st. border, work 7 rows even in Stocking st. also after each of the following decreasings.
2nd decreasing row: K15. K2tog. t.b.l. K25. K2tog. K11.
3rd decreasing row: K15. K2tog. t.b.l. K23. K2tog. K11.
Continue decreasing in this manner, every 8th row, having 2 sts. less between sts. knit tog. to 43 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning measures 8 ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.) ending at Front edge. Next row: (buttonhole) K2. Cast off 2 sts. Knit to end of row. Next row: K1. Purl to last 6 sts. K2. Cast on 2 sts. K2. Working 3 more buttonholes 14 rows apart, continue even until work from beginning measures 10½ ins. (1½ yrs.—11 ins.) (2 yrs.—12 ins.) ending at side edge.
To shape armhole: Cast off 4 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every alternate row 4 times. 35 sts. on needle. Still working buttonholes, continue even until work from beginning measures 14 ins. (1½ yrs.—14½ ins.) (2 yrs.—15 ins.).
To shape neck: At neck edge cast off 12 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every row to 18 sts. on needle.
To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 9 sts. every alternate row twice.
LEFT FRONT: Cast on 57 sts. Knit 13 rows Garter st. 14th row: Knit. 15th row: K14. *P1. K8. Repeat from * to last 7 sts. P1. K6. Repeat 14th and 15th rows 4 times. 24th row: Knit. 25th row: K6. Purl to last st. K1. Keeping Front border of 6 Garter sts. work ½ inch even in Stocking st. ending with purl row.
1st decreasing row: K11. K2tog. t.b.l. K27. K2tog. K15. Work 7 rows even in Stocking st. also after each of the following decreasings.
2nd decreasing row: K11. K2tog. t.b.l. K25. K2tog. K15.
3rd decreasing row: K11. K2tog. t.b.l. K23. K2tog. K15.
Continue decreasing in this manner, every 8th row, having 2 sts. less between sts. knit tog. to 43 sts. on needle. Omitting buttonholes work to correspond to Right Front, being careful to have all shapings for opposite side.
BACK: Cast on 108 sts. Knit 13 rows Garter st. 14th row: Knit. 15th row: K4. *P1. K8. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. P1. K4. Repeat 14th and 15th rows 4 times. 24th row: Knit. 25th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Work ½ inch Stocking st. ending with purl row.
1st decreasing row: K12. K2tog. t.b.l. K27. K2tog. K22. K2tog. t.b.l. K27. K2tog. K12. Work 7 rows even in Stocking st. also after each of the following decreasings.
2nd decreasing row: K12. K2tog. t.b.l. K25. K2tog. K22. K2tog. t.b.l. K25. K2tog. K12.
Keeping centre panel of 22 sts. continue decreasing in this manner, every 8th row, having 2 sts. less between sts. knit tog. to 80 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning measures 10½ ins. (1½ yrs.—11 ins.) (2 yrs.—12 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 alternate row 4 times. 64 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole from first shaping measures 4 ins.
To shape shoulders: Cast off 9 sts. beginning next 4 rows. Cast off remaining sts.
SLEEVES: Cast on 38 sts. Knit 9 rows Garter st. 10th row: Knit. 11th row: K5. *P1, K8. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. P1. K5. Repeat 10th and 11th rows 3 times. 18th row: Knit. 19th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle every 6th row to 54 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.). Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 18 sts. Cast off.
COLLAR: Cast on 20 sts. Knit 9½ ins. Garter st. (1½ yrs.—10 ins.) (2 yrs.—10½ ins.). Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew all seams. Sew collar to neck, placing ends 2 sts. in from each Front edge. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Embroider a daisy with leaves at the top of each straight st. in border at bottom of coat and sleeves, using Lazy Daisy st. and French Knots.
LEFT FRONT: Join wool and work remaining sts. as follows:–(K2tog.) 28 times. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. 37 sts. on needle. 2nd row: (K1. P1) 3 times. P1. (P1. K1) to end of row. 3rd row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to last 8 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows once, then 2nd row once. 7th row: K5. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K5. Repeat from * 3 times. Wl. fwd. K2tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. 8th and alternate rows: (K1. P1) 3 times. Purl to last st. K1. 9th row: Knit to last 8 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. Continue even until work from beginning measures 10½ ins. (1½ yrs.—11 ins.) (2 yrs.—12 ins.). Omitting buttonholes, shape armhole and continue to correspond to Right Front.
SLEEVES: Cast on 37 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 6 times. 8th row: K1. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 9th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 10th row: K1. *K2. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. Repeat from * 8 times. 46 sts. on needle. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle every 8th row to 52 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.) ending with purl row.
To shape cap: *Cast off 2 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then 1. st. beginning following 2 rows.* Repeat from * to * to 16 sts. on needle. Cast off.
COLLAR: Cast on 63 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 6 times. 8th row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to last 8 sts. P2tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. Repeat from ** to ** as given for Coat once. Proceed:–
1st row: (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. Knit to last 8 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. 2nd row: (K1. P1) 3 times. Purl to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows 3 times. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew side and shoulder seams of yoke. Sew sleeve seams and sew in armholes. Sew collar to neck placing the edges 2 sts. from each front edge. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.
1st row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. Repeat this row 6 times. 8th row: K2tog. (K1. P1) twice. *(K1. P1) twice. K3tog. P1. Repeat from * to last 12 sts. (K1. P1) 5 times. K2tog. 136 sts. on needle. 9th row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 9th row 6 times. 16th row: K2. (P1. K1) 5 times. *P1. K3tog. (P1. K1) 4 times. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. 116 sts. on needle. 17th row: As 9th row. 18th row: (eyelets) K2. (P1. K1) twice. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. (P1. K1) twice. Repeat from * to last 8 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. Repeat 9th row twice. 21st row: K1. P2tog. (K1. P1) 24 times. K1. P2tog. P1. K1. P2tog. (P1. K1) 27 times. P1. K2tog. K1. 112 sts. on needle. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
SLEEVES: Cast on 36 sts. Work 1 inch ribbing (K1. P1). Proceed: 1st row: *K2. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. 48 sts. on needle. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: Knit. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows once, 2nd row 3 times. 9th row: Knit. 10th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 9th and 10th rows twice then 10th row twice more. Continue even in Stocking st. until sleeve measures 3½ ins. from beginning ending with purl row. Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 16 sts. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. With double wool crochet a cord. Thread through eyelets at neck of dress. Make and sew a pom-pom to each end.
MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 3 ozs. Turquoise No. 511 (T) for Short or Long Sleeves. Small quantity of Pink No. 2019 (P), Yellow No. 2042 (Y) and Black (B). Two Stitch Holders. One Medium Crochet Hook. 3 Buttons.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 20 ins. | 20½ ins. | 21 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 10½ " | 11½ " | 13 " |
| Length of short sleeve underarm | |||
| seam | 2½ " | 2½ " | 2½ " |
| Length of long sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
Wind 4 small balls (T). Cut 6 strands (T) 1½ yds. long and 6 strands (P) 1 yd. long. Wind remaining (P) into 3 balls. Cut 6 strands (Y) ½ yd. long.
BACK: With (T) wool cast on 76 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row for 2 ins. inc. 1. st. at end of last row. 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 1st. ball (T). With (T) continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 6½ ins. (1½ yrs.—7½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.) ending with purl row.
To shape armholes: Cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 63 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole measures 3½ ins. from first shaping 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 18 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.
To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 6 sts. every alternate row 3 times.
Slip next 19 sts. on st. holder. Work remaining 22 sts. to correspond to other side.
FRONT: Work exactly as given for Back until armhole measures 2½ ins. from first shaping ending with purl row.
To shape neck: 1st row: K25. Turn. Working on these 25 sts. dec. 1. st. at neck edge next and every following row to 18 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping. Shape shoulder as given for Back.
Slip next 13 sts. on st. holder. Work remaining 25 sts. to correspond to other side.
NECKBAND: Sew left shoulder seam. With right side of work facing, and (P) wool, pick up and knit 8 sts. along right side of neck. Knit 19 sts. from st. holder at back of neck. Pick up and knit 26 sts. along left side of neck. Knit 13 sts. from st. holder at front of neck. Pick up and knit 18 sts. along other side of neck. 84 sts. on needle. Break (P). Join (T). Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Work ½ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off in ribbing.
SHORT SLEEVES: Cast on 48 sts. Work ½ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Next row: *K5. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. 56 sts. on needle. Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue even in Stocking st. until sleeve measures 2½ ins. from beginning.
To shape cap: *Cast off 2 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then 1. st. beginning following 2 rows.* Repeat from * to * to 20 sts. Cast off.
LONG SLEEVES: Cast on 40 sts. Work 2 ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Next row: *K9. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. 44 sts. on needle. Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 7th and every following 6th row to 56 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.) ending with purl row. Shape cap as given for Short Sleeves.
TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Darn all ends on wrong side. Sew all seams except right shoulder. Work 1 row d.c. along back of right shoulder and 1 row s.c. along front working 3 chain loops for buttonholes. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.
(The Leggings may be made with or without feet).
MATERIALS: 4 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 8 ozs. Green No. 600. Pullover—4 ozs. Leggings—4 ozs. 8 Buttons. One spare needle with points at both ends. One Medium Crochet Hook.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Pullover: | |||
| Width all round at underarm | 20 ins. | 20½ ins. | 21 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 11 " | 11½ " | 12 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
| Leggings: | |||
| Length of Front seam | 8½ " | 9 " | 9½ " |
| Length of leg seam to ankle | 10½ " | 11 " | 11½ " |
PULLOVER—FRONT: Cast on 72 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K1. P1) inc. 4 sts. in last row. 76 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 5½ ins. (1½ yrs.—6 ins.) (2 yrs.—6½ ins.) ending with purl row. Proceed:
1st row: K24. *Slip next 2 sts. onto spare needle and place at back of work. Knit next 2 sts. Bring the 2 sts. forward and slip them back onto needle. Knit these 2 sts. (This will be termed "Twist" throughout). K4. Repeat from * twice. Twist. K24. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: Knit. 4th row: As 2nd row. Repeat these 4 rows until work from beginning measures approx. 7 ins. (1½ yrs.—7½ ins.) (2 yrs.—8 ins.) ending with 2nd pattern row.
To shape armholes: Keeping continuity of pattern cast off 6 sts. beginning next 2 rows then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every row to 56 sts. on needle, ending with 4th pattern row. Next row: K2. *K4. Twist. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. Continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures approx. 9¾ ins. (1½ yrs.—10¼ ins.) (2 yrs.—10¾ ins.) ending with purl row.
To shape neck: Work 23 sts. in pattern. Cast off 10 sts. Work 23 sts. in pattern. Working on last 23 sts. keeping continuity of pattern and armhole edge even, at neck edge dec. 1. st. every row to 14 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.
To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row twice.
Join wool to remaining sts. at neck edge and work other shoulder to correspond.
NECKBAND: With right side of work facing pick up and knit 40 sts. around neck. Work ¾ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off loosely in ribbing.
BACK: Work exactly as given for Front until work from beginning measures 9¾ ins. (1½ yrs.—10¼ ins.) (2 yrs.—10¾ ins.) ending with purl row. Work ¾ inch more in pattern.
To shape neck and shoulder: Work 18 sts. in pattern. Cast off 20 sts. Work 18 sts. in pattern. Working on last 18 sts. keeping continuity of pattern and 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 to remaining sts. at neck edge and work other shoulder to correspond.
NECKBAND: Work as given for Front neckband but picking up 36 sts. instead of 40 sts.
SLEEVES: Cast on 38 sts. Work 1 inch ribbing (K1. P1). Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 7th and every following 6th row to 56 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.) or desired length. Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 24 sts. Cast off.
(Leggings without feet—see page 43)
**RIGHT LEG: Cast on 76 sts. Work ½ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Next row: *Rib 2. w.r.n. P2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Working in Stocking st. proceed:–
To shape back: 1st row: K8. Turn. 2nd and alternate rows: Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: K16. Turn. 5th row: K24. Turn. Continue in this manner, working over 8 extra sts. every knit row until 28 sts. remain, ending with purl row. Next row: Knit across all sts. Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. at long side of work every following 6th row to 86 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning, at short edge, measures 8½ ins. (1½ yrs.—9 ins.) (2 yrs.—9½ ins.) ending with purl row.
To shape leg: Dec. 1. st. each end of needle every knit row to 54 sts. on needle, then 1. st. each end of needle every following 4th row to 42 sts. on needle. Continue even until leg seam from beginning measures 10 ins. (1½ yrs.—10½ ins.) (2 yrs.—11 ins.) ending with purl row.**
To shape foot: 1st row: (eyelets) K1. *K2. K2tog. Wl. fwd. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: K19. Turn. 3rd row: K12. Turn. Working on these 12 sts. knit 29 rows Garter st. Next row: K12. Pick up and knit 16 sts. along side of instep. Knit across the 23 sts. which were left. Next row: K51. Pick up and knit 16 sts. along other side of instep. Knit across remaining 7 sts. 74 sts. on needle. Knit 12 rows Garter st. Proceed:–
1st row: K22. K2tog. K10. K2tog. K27. (K2tog.) twice. K7. 2nd row: K6. (K2tog.) twice. K25. K2tog. K10. K2tog. K21. 3rd row: K21. K2tog. K8. K2tog. K24. (K2tog.) twice. K5. 4th row: K4. (K2tog.) twice. K22. K2tog. K8. K2tog. K20. Cast off.
LEFT LEG: Work to correspond to Right Leg, having back shaping on purl rows instead of knit rows. To reverse foot shapings after eyelet row at ankle has been worked, knit 1 row then continue exactly as given for Right Leg, beginning with 2nd row.
RIGHT LEG: Work from ** to ** as given for Leggings with Feet. 42 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
To shape foot: 1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K8. P13. K21. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows once, then 1st. row once. 6th row: Cast off 6 sts. K2. P13. K21. 7th row: Cast off 19 sts. K17. 8th row: K2. P13. K2. 9th row: Knit. Repeat 8th and 9th rows twice, then 8th row once.
To shape toe: 1st row: K2. K2tog. t.b.l. K9. K2tog. K2. 2nd and alternate rows: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2. 3rd row: K2. K2tog. t.b.l. K7. K2tog. K2. 5th row: K2. K2tog. t.b.l. K5. K2tog. K2. 7th row: K2. K2tog. K3. K2tog. K2. 8th and 10th rows: Knit. 9th row: K2. K2tog. K1. K2tog. K2. Cast off.
LEFT LEG: Work to correspond to Right Leg, having back shaping on purl rows instead of knit rows, and being careful to have shaping for foot at opposite side.
TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Crochet 4 loops for buttonholes on each shoulder of pullover. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. With double wool crochet a cord for waist of leggings and ankles of leggings with feet. Thread through eyelets. Make and sew tassels to each end. Sew a small piece of elastic to each instep of leggings without feet.
MATERIALS: MISS CANADA CROCHET-KNITTING WOOL. 4 ozs. Violet No. 1. 4 Buttons. One Medium Crochet Hook.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 20 ins. | 20½ ins. | 21 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 12 " | 12½ " | 13 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
PATTERN: 1st row: (wrong side of work) Knit. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: Knit. 4th row: K1. P2. *(K1. P1. K1) all in next st. P5. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. (K1. P1. K1) all in next st. P1. K1. 5th row: K2. *Bring wool to front of work as if to purl. Sl. 1. purl ways. Put wool to back of work. K1. Bring wool to front of work. Sl. 1. purl ways. Put wool to back of work. (The working of these 3 sts. will be termed "pattern" throughout). K5. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. Pattern. K3. 6th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1, slipping the slipped sts. purl ways, and passing the wool behind these slipped sts. 7th row: As 5th row. 8th row: K1. P1. *K2tog. P1. Sl. 1. knitways. K1. p.s.s.o. P3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K2tog. P1. Sl. 1. knitways. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows once, then 1st. row once. 12th row: K1. P5. *(K1. P1. K1) all in next st. P5. Repeat from * to end of row. 13th row: *K5. Pattern. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 14th row: As 6th row. 15th row: As 13th row. 16th row: K1. P4. *K2tog. P1. Sl. 1. knitways. K1. p.s.s.o. P3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. These 16 rows complete one pattern.
FRONT: Cast on 72 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Work 5 complete patterns. Work now measures approx. 8¼ ins. from beginning. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.).
To shape armholes: Keeping continuity of pattern cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row 4 times. 56 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until there are 2 complete patterns from first armhole shaping. Proceed:–
1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat these 2 rows until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping. Cast off.
BACK: Work exactly as given for Front.
SLEEVES: Cast on 36 sts. Work 2¼ ins. ribbing (K1. P1), inc. 12 sts. in last row. 48 sts. on needle. Work 4 complete patterns. Keeping continuity of pattern cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 16 sts. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams except shoulders. Work 1 row s.c. around neck opening, working 2 loops on front edge at each shoulder for buttonholes. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.
MATERIALS: BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE. 3 ozs. Cherry Bloom. (1½ yrs.—4 ozs.) (2 yrs.—4 ozs.). One Medium Crochet Hook. 4 Buttons.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 20 ins. | 20½ ins. | 21 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 12 " | 12½ " | 13 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
PATTERN: 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 5 times. 7th row: *K2. Sl. 1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. 8th row: K1. P1. Sl. 1. *P2. Sl. 1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. 9th row: As 7th row. 10th row: *Purl the 3rd st. on the left-hand needle (the slipped st.) passing it over the first 2 sts. Purl these 2 sts. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. Repeat 7th and 8th rows once, then 7th row once. 14th row: K1. P1. *Inserting the needle through the 3rd st. on the left-hand needle (the slipped st.) purl each of the next 2 sts., then purl the slipped st. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 6 times.
These 20 rows complete Border for lower edge of pullover, cuffs and boat neck.
FRONT: Cast on 74 sts. Work 1 complete pattern. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 8 ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.).
To shape armholes: Cast off 5 sts. beginning next 2 rows then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 56 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole from first shaping measures 2 ins. Work 1 complete pattern. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
BACK: Work exactly as given for Front.
SLEEVES: Cast on 38 sts. Work 1 complete pattern. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 5th and every following 6th row to 52 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.). Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 16 sts. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces being careful not to flatten the pattern. Sew shoulder seams 1 inch from armhole edges. Work 1 row s.c. along front edge making 2 loops each side for buttons. Sew buttons to correspond.