For Needles and Tension see page 5.

FRONT: Cast on 76 sts. Work 2 ins. ribbing (K2. P2). Continue even in Stocking st. until work measures 5 ins. from beginning ending with purl row. Proceed:–

1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. P26. K22. P26. K1. 3rd row: Knit. 4th row: As 2nd row. **5th row: K29. (K2. P2) 4 times. K31. 6th row: K1. P26. K3. P1. (K2. P2) 3 times. K2. P1. K3. P26. K1. Repeat 5th and 6th rows once, then 5th row once. 10th row: K1. P26. K22. P26. K1. 11th row: Knit. 12th row: As 10th row.** Repeat from ** to ** twice. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 8 ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.) ending with purl row.

To shape armholes: Cast off 5 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every row 3 times, ending with knit row. 60 sts. on needle. Proceed:–

1st row: K1. P3. K22. P8. K22. P3. K1. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: As 1st. row. **4th row: K6. (K2. P2) 4 times. K14. (K2. P2) 4 times. K8. 5th row: K1. P3. *K3. P1. (K2. P2) 3 times. K2. P1. K3.* P8. Repeat from * to * once. P3. K1. Repeat 4th and 5th rows once, then 4th row once. 9th row: K1. P3. K22. P8. K22. P3. K1. 10th row: Knit. 11th row: As 9th row.** Repeat from ** to ** twice. Work 4 rows Stocking st.

(Continued on page 45)

(F) BOY'S SUSPENDER SUIT—Illustrated on page 35

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

THE PULLOVER

BACK: Cast on 88 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row for 2 ins. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 6½ ins. (1½ yrs.—7 ins.) (2 yrs.—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 next and every alternate row to 68 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole measures 8½ ins. from first shaping ending with purl row.

To shape neck: K24. Turn. Working on these 24 sts. dec. 1. st. at neck edge next and every following row to 20 sts. on needle.

To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 5 sts. every alternate row 4 times.

Slip next 20 sts. on st. holder. Work remaining 24 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: K27. Turn. Working on these 27 sts. dec. 1. st. at neck edge next and every following row to 20 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.

To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 5 sts. every alternate row 4 times.

Slip next 14 sts. on st. holder. Work remaining 27 sts. to correspond to other side.

NECKBAND: Sew left shoulder seam. With right side of work facing pick up and knit 13 sts. along right side of neck. Knit 20 sts. from st. holder. Pick up and knit 36 sts. along left side of neck. Knit 14 sts. from st. holder. Pick up and knit 22 sts. along other side of neck. 105 sts. on needle. 1st row: *K2. P3. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K2. P2. K1. 2nd row: (right side of work) *K3. P2. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K3. P1. K1. Cast off in ribbing.

SLEEVES: Cast on 55 sts. Work ½ inch ribbing (K3. P2) as given for Neckband. Next row: *K5. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 64 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 22 sts. on needle. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: 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 KNICKERS

FRONT: Beginning at bottom of Right Leg, cast on 43 sts. **1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat this row for ½ inch inc. 1. st. at end of last row.** Cast on 24 sts. Break wool and leave on st. holder.

Cast on 43 sts. Repeat from ** to ** inc. 1. st. at beginning instead of end of last row. Proceed:–

1st row: K1. P1. K42. Working across sts. from spare needle, Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K20. K2tog. K42. P1. K1. 110 sts. on needle. 2nd row: K1. P1. K1. P41. P2tog. P18. P1. Transfer this st. back onto left-hand needle, insert needle in 2nd st. and pass it over st. just purled, thus decreasing a stitch. Transfer this st. back onto right-hand needle. (Make all decreases at this side, on the purl row in this manner). P41. K1. P1. K1. 3rd row: K1. P1. K42. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K16. K2tog. K42. P1. K1. 4th row: K1. P1. K1. P41. P2tog. P14. Dec. 1. st. as before. P41. K1. P1. K1. Keeping a Moss st. border at each side, continue decreasing in this manner, having 2 sts. less between decreasing each row, until the decreasings meet. On the next row purl these 2 sts. together, thus forming a point. 89 sts. on needle. Keeping a Moss st. border of 3 sts. at each end of needle, continue even in Stocking st. until work from the 20 cast-on sts. measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8 ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.), ending with purl row, and inc. 1. st. at end of row. Proceed:–

To make waistband: 1st row: (K1. P1) 15 times. K1. (K3. P2) 5 times. K3. (K1. P1) 15 times. K1. 2nd row: (K1. P1) 15 times. K1. (P3. K2) 5 times. P3. (K1. P1) 15 times. K1. Repeat these 2 rows for 1¼ ins. Next row: (buttonholes) Work 17 sts. in pattern. Cast off 3 sts. Work in pattern to last 20 sts. Cast off 3 sts. Work in pattern to end of row. Next row: Work in pattern, casting on sts. in place of cast-off sts. Continue in pattern until waistband measures 1¾ ins. Cast off.

BACK: Work exactly as given for Front, omitting buttonholes in waistband.

SUSPENDERS: (make 2). Cast on 13 sts. Work 14 ins. Moss st. (1½ yrs.—15 ins.) (2 yrs.—16 ins.). Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Sew all seams. Line shoulder straps with ribbon to prevent stretching. Sew straps at Back 2¼ ins. in from side seams. Sew buttons to Front ends.

GIRL'S OR BOY'S MITTS—Illustrated on page 47

For Needles and Tension see Legging Suit page 46.

Cast on 28 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. 13th row: (eyelets) K2. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row once. 15th row: Knit. 16th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1.

To make thumb: K17. Turn. Cast on 1. st. K1. P6. Turn. Cast on 1. st. Work 6 rows Stocking st. on these 8 sts. Next row: (K2tog.) 4 times. Break wool. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew thumb seam. Join wool to first 11 sts. Pick up and knit 2 sts. at base of thumb. Knit last 11 sts. 24 sts. on needle. Work 11 rows Stocking st.

To shape top: 1st row: *K4. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 2nd and alternate rows: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: *K3. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 5th row: *K2. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 7th row: *K1. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Break wool. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew up seam.

Make another Mitt to correspond. With single wool crochet a cord for each mitt. Thread through eyelets at wrist. Make and sew a small tassel to each end.

(K) BOY'S PULLOVER—Illustrated on page 35

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

PATTERN: 1st row: K1. *P1. K2. P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 2nd row: K1. *K1. P2. K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K1. P2. K2. 3rd row: K1. *P1. Miss next st. Knit into back of next st. but do not slip off needle. Knit into front of 1st. st. Slip both sts. off needle together. P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 4th row: As 2nd row. These 4 rows complete one pattern.

FRONT: Cast on 76 sts. Continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures 8 ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.).

To shape armholes: Keeping continuity of pattern, cast off 5 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 56 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until armhole measures 3 ins. from first shaping.

To shape neck: Work 21 sts. in pattern. Turn. Working on these 21 sts. keeping continuity of pattern dec. 1. st. at neck edge every row to 14 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.

To shape shoulder: Keeping continuity of pattern, at armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row twice. Leaving next 14 sts. on safety pin, join wool to remaining 21 sts. and work other shoulder to correspond.

BACK: Omitting neck shaping, work exactly as given for Front until armhole measures 3½ ins. from first shaping.

To shape neck: Work 16 sts. in pattern. Turn. Working on these 16 sts. dec. 1. st. at neck edge every alternate row twice. Continue even in pattern until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping. Shape shoulder as given for Front.

Leaving next 24 sts. on st. holder, join wool to remaining 16 sts. and work other shoulder to correspond.

NECKBAND: Sew left shoulder seam. With right side of work facing, pick up and knit 7 sts. along right side of neck, knit 24 sts. from st. holder at Back, pick up and knit 17 sts. along left side of neck, knit 14 sts. from safety pin at Front and pick up and knit 10 sts. along remainder of neck. 72 sts. on needle. Work ¾ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off loosely in ribbing.

SLEEVES: Cast on 36 sts. Continue in pattern 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.). Keeping continuity of pattern, cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 24 sts. on needle. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Press pieces carefully. Sew all seams excepting right shoulder. Sew in sleeves. Work 1 row s.c. around shoulder opening, working 3 loops for buttonholes on Front. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

(H) BOY'S PULLOVER (Continued from page 43)

To shape neck: K22. Cast off 16 sts. K22. Working on last 22 sts. keeping armhole edge even, at neck edge dec. 1. st. every row to 16 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.

To shape shoulder: At armhole edge, cast off 8 sts. beginning every alternate row twice. Join wool at neck edge and work other shoulder to correspond.

BACK: Work exactly as given for Front.

SLEEVES: Cast on 36 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K2. P2). Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 5th then every following 6th row to 52 sts. on needle. Continue even until work 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.

NECKBAND: Sew Left shoulder seam. Pick up and knit 76 sts. around neck. Work ¾ inch ribbing (K2. P2). Cast off in ribbing.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully being careful not to flatten the pattern. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Work 1 row d.c. along shoulder edge at back. Work 1 row s.c. along Front edge working 3 loops for buttons. Sew buttons to correspond.

BOY'S CAP—Illustrated (left) page 47

For Needles and Tension see Legging Suit page 46.

RIGHT EAR FLAP: Cast on 3 sts. 1st row: Inc. 1. st. in each of the first 2 sts. K1. Knit 5 rows Garter st. 7th row: K1. (Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1) twice. Knit 5 rows Garter st. 13th row: K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Knit to last 3 sts. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K2. Continue inc. 1. st. each end of needle every following 6th row to 15 sts. on needle. Knit 5 rows Garter st. Break wool and leave these sts. on st. holder until Left Ear Flap has been worked.

LEFT EAR FLAP: Cast on 3 sts. 1st row: Inc. 1. st. in each of first 2 sts. K1. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: (buttonhole) K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. 4th row: Knit. Continue to correspond to Right Flap to 15 sts. on needle. Knit 5 rows Garter st. casting on 7 sts. at end of last row. Turn. Next row: Knit across these 22 sts. Cast on 22 sts. Knit across the 15 sts. from st. holder, casting on 7 sts. at end of row. 66 sts. on needle. Knit 9 rows Garter st. Proceed:–

1st row: K6. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K12. Repeat from * to last 8 sts. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K7. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: Knit. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 8 times. 20th row: *K5. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 21st and alternate rows: Knit. 22nd row: *K4. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 24th row: *K3. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Continue decreasing in this manner to 21 sts. on needle. Next row: (K2tog.) to last st. K1. Break wool. Run end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew back seam. Sew button to correspond to buttonhole.

GIRL'S OR BOY'S HELMET—Illustrated (right) page 47

For Needles and Tension see Legging Suit page 46.

Cast on 66 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 13 times. 15th row: K2. (P1. K1) 3 times. K50. Slip next 8 sts. onto safety pin. Turn. 16th row: K1. P49. Slip next 8 sts. onto safely pin. Turn. 17th row: Knit. 18th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat last 2 rows 13 times. Proceed:–

1st row: K32. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. Turn. 2nd row: P15. Sl. 1. P1. p.s.s.o. Turn. 3rd row: K15. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. Turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until all sts. have been worked onto one needle. Break wool.

With right side of work facing, beginning again on the 8 sts. which were left on safety pin, K2. (P1. K1) 3 times. Pick up and knit 15 sts. from right side of Helmet. Knit across the 16 sts. which were left on the needle. Pick up and knit 15 sts. along other side of helmet, and (P1. K1) 4 times across remaining 8 sts. 62 sts. on needle. Proceed:–

1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Join ribbing together to form a neckband.

GIRL'S OR BOY'S LEGGING SUIT with Pixie Hood.

The instructions are written for size 1 yr. For size 1½ yrs. use same size needles and follow same instructions. Stretch to required measurements when blocking. For size 2 yrs. use No. 7 needles and follow same instructions.

GIRL'S COAT—RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 28 sts. Knit 7 rows Garter st. 8th row: K6. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K8. Repeat from * once. K4. 9th row: K1. Purl to last 6 sts. K6. 10th row: Knit. Repeat 9th and 10th rows 5 times. Proceed:–

**1st row: K1. Purl to last 11 sts. K11. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: K1. Purl to last 12 sts. K12. 4th row: Knit. 5th row: K1. Purl to last 13 sts. K13. 6th row: (1st. buttonhole) K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Knit to end of row. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows once, 1st. row once. 10th row: Knit. 11th row: K1. Purl to last 6 sts. K6. Repeat 10th and 11th rows 3 times, 10th row once.** Repeat from ** to ** once.

To shape armhole: Keeping continuity of pattern, and working 2 more buttonholes 18 rows apart, at armhole edge cast off 3 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every alternate row to 22 sts. on needle. Continue in pattern until armhole measures 3½ ins. from first shaping.

To shape neck: At neck edge cast off 8 sts. once, then dec. 1. st next and every following row to 10 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping. Cast off.

LEFT FRONT: Cast on 28 sts. Knit 7 rows Garter st. 8th row: K3. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K8. Repeat from * once. K7. 9th row: K6. Purl to last. st. K1. 10th row: Knit. Repeat 9th and 10th rows 5 times. Proceed:–

1st row: K11. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd and alternate rows: Knit. 3rd row: K12. Purl to last st. K1. 5th row: K13. Purl to last st. K1. 6th row: Knit. Keeping continuity of Border pattern, omitting buttonholes, continue to correspond to Right Front, being careful to have all shapings for opposite side.

BACK: Cast on 48 sts. Knit 7 rows Garter st. 8th row: K10. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K8. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. 9th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue even in Stocking st. until work measures same as Fronts to armhole, 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 38 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping, ending with purl row. Cast off.

SLEEVES: Cast on 20 sts. Knit 9 rows Garter st. 10th row: *K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. 30 sts. on needle. 11th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle every following 4th row to 40 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.), ending with purl row. Continue in Stocking st. casting off 2 sts. beginning every row to 12 sts. Cast off.

COLLAR: Cast on 12 sts. Knit 8½ ins. (1½ yrs.—9 ins.) (2 yrs.—9½ ins.) Garter st. Cast off.

BOY'S COAT: Work from instructions given for Girl's Coat, but working buttonholes on Left Front instead of Right Front.

GIRL'S PIXIE HOOD

For Needles and Tension see Legging Suit next column.

THE HOOD: Cast on 31 sts. 1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. K7. Repeat these 2 rows 7 times, then 1st. row once. **18th row: K1. Purl to last 12 sts. K12. 19th row: Knit. 20th row: K1. Purl to last 13 sts. K13. 21st row: As 19th row. 22nd row: K1. Purl to last 14 sts. K14. Repeat 19th and 20th rows once, 19th row once, 18th row once. 27th row: Knit. 28th row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. K7. Repeat 27th and 28th rows 4 times, 27th row once.**

Repeat from ** to ** twice, the 28th row once, 27th and 28th rows 3 times, 27th row once. Cast off.

THE TIE: Cast on 2 sts. 1st row: Inc. 1. st. in each st. 2nd row: Knit. Continue in Garter st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 12 sts. on needle. Work 19 ins. (1½ yrs.—20 ins.) (2 yrs.—21 ins.) even in Garter st. Decrease to correspond to increasing at other end.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Fold the hood and sew up back seam. Sew to centre 9 ins. of the tie.

LEGGING SUIT (Continued)

LEGGINGS: Cast on 110 sts. 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 end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times.

To shape back: K61. Turn. 2nd row: P12. Turn. 3rd row: K18. Turn. 4th row: P24. Turn. Continue in this manner, that is working over 6 more sts. every row to P96. Turn. Next row: Knit. Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle next and every following 8th row to 116 sts. on needle. Continue even until work, at side edge, measures 8-1/2 ins. (1-1/2 yrs.–9 ins.) (2 yrs.–9-1/2 ins.) ending with knit row. Next row: K1. P57. Turn. Leave remaining sts. on spare needle. Working on these 58 sts. proceed for leg:–

1st row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every following 4th row to 34 sts. on needle, then every following 5th row to 28 sts. Continue even until leg seam measures 9-1/2 ins. (1-1/2 yrs.–10-1/2 ins.) (2 yrs.–11 ins.) ending with knit row. Proceed:–

1st row: K5. P8. K15. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: Cast off 3 sts. K2. P8. K15. 4th row: Cast off 13 sts. Knit to end of row. 5th row: K2. P8. K2. 6th row: Knit. Repeat 5th and 6th rows 3 times, then 5th row once. 14th row: K2. K2tog. K4. K2tog. K2. 15th row: K2. P6. K2. 16th row: (K2. K2tog.) twice. K2. 17th row: Knit. 18th row: K1. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K1. Cast off knitways.

Join wool and work on remaining 58 sts. as follows:–1st row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. Continue to correspond to other leg until leg seam measures 9-1/2 ins. (1-1/2 yrs.–10-1/2 ins.) (2 yrs.–11 ins.) ending with 1 knit row. 28 sts. on needle. Proceed:–

1st row: K15. P8. K5. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: Cast off 13 sts. K2. P8. K5. 4th row: Cast off 3 sts. Knit to end of row. 5th row: K2. P8. K2. 6th row: Knit. Repeat 5th and 6th rows 3 times, then 5th row once. 14th row: K2. K2tog. K4. K2tog. K2. 15th row: K2. P6. K2. 16th row: (K2. K2tog.) twice. K2. 17th row: Knit. 18th row: K1. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K1. Cast off knitways.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew collar around neck of coat, placing ends 2 sts. from each front edge. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Crochet a cord. Thread through eyelets at waist of leggings. Make and sew a tassel to each end. Sew a piece of elastic to each foot at instep.

Heigh Ho!

Socks for Tots

(B) DIAMOND SOCKS

MEASUREMENTS: Length of leg to bottom of heel flap 6 ins.

Wind (W), (P) and (B) into 2 balls. Cut each of (Y) and (M) in half for the diagonal stripes.

With (W) and 2 needles cast on 48 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K2. P2), dec. 1. st. at end of last row. Proceed in pattern as follows (being careful to twist wool when changing colours, using separate ball of wool for each diamond and separate strand of wool for each diagonal stripe):–

**1st row: K1(B). 10(W). 1(Y). 1(M). 10(W). 1(P). Joining 2nd balls and strands of wool, K10(W). 1(M). 1(Y). 10(W). 1(B).

2nd row: K1. P1(B). 8(W). 1(Y). 2(W). 1(M). 8(W). 3(P). 8(W). 1(M). 2(W). 1(Y). 8(W). 1(B). K1(B).

3rd row: K3(B). 6(W). 1(Y). 4(W). 1(M). 6(W). 5(P). 6(W). 1(M). 4(W). 1(Y). 6(W). 3(B).

4th row: K1. P3(B). 4(W). 1(Y). 6(W). 1(M). 4(W). 7(P). 4(W). 1(M). 6(W). 1(Y). 4(W). 3(B). K1(B).

5th row: K5(B). 2(W). 1(Y). 8(W). 1(M). 2(W). 9(P). 2(W). 1(M). 8(W). 1(Y). 2(W). 5(B).

6th row: K1. P5(B). 1(Y). 10(W). 1(M). 11(P). 1(M). 10(W). 1(Y). 5(B). K1(B).

7th row: K5(B). 1(Y). 1(B). 10(W). 1(P). 1(M). 9(P). 1(M). 1(P). 10(W). 1(B). 1(Y). 5(B).

8th row: K1. P3(B). 1(Y). 3(B). 8(W). 3(P). 1(M). 7(P). 1(M). 3(P). 8(W). 3(B). 1(Y). 3(B). K1(B).

9th row: K3(B). 1(Y). 5(B). 6(W). 5(P). l(M). 5(P). 1(M). 5(P). 6(W). 5(B). 1(Y). 3(B).

10th row: K1. P1(B). 1(Y). 7(B). 4(W). 7(P). 1(M). 3(P). 1(M). 7(P). 4(W). 7(B). 1(Y). 1(B). K1(B).

11th row: K1(B). 1(Y). 9(B). 2(W). 9(P). 1(M). 1(P). 1(M). 9(P). 2(W). 9(B). 1(Y). 1(B).

12th row: K1(Y). P11(B). 11(P). 1(M). 11(P). 11(B). K1(Y). Work back from 11th to 1st. rows inclusive.** Repeat from ** to ** substituting (P) for (B), (M) for (Y), (B) for (P), (Y) for (M) and purl rows for knit rows and knit rows for purl rows. Proceed:–

Put first 12 sts. onto one needle. Slip last 12 sts. onto 2nd needle. Leave these 2 needles for heel, and remaining 23 sts. on one needle for instep. Working on the 23 instep sts. proceed:–

1st row: K1(M). 10(W). 1(P). 10(W). 1(M). 2nd row: K1(W). P1(M). 8(W). 3(P). 8(W). 1(M). K1(W). Work 1 complete (P) diamond with (M) diagonal stripes to correspond to first whole (P) diamond worked. Leave these sts. on needle until sole has been worked.

To make heel: Put all heel sts. onto one needle. With wrong side of work facing, join (W) wool. K1. P10. P2tog. P10. K1. 23 sts. on needle. 1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat these 2 rows 7 times.

To shape heel: K12. Sl.1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Turn. P3. P2tog. P1. Turn. K4. Sl.1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Turn. P5. P2tog. P1. Turn. Continue in this manner until all sts. are worked. 13 sts. on needle. Break wool.

To shape instep and sole: With right side of work facing and (W) wool, pick up and knit 10 sts. along side of heel. Knit the 13 sts. from heel needle and pick up and knit 10 sts. along other side of heel. 1st row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. Sl.1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Repeat these 2 rows to 21 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work measures same as instep piece. Divide sole sts. on 2 needles leaving instep sts. on one needle. Using (W) wool, working in rounds on 3 needles, continue even until work, from where sts. were picked up at heel, measures

2½ ins. for size 4½ 3 ins. for size 5 3½ ins. for size 5½

To shape toe: 1st round: K8. *K7. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. 2nd and alternate rounds: Knit. 3rd round: *K6. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. 5th round: *K5. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. Continue decreasing in this manner to 10 sts. in round. Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. Break wool. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew seams.

(A) LACEY SOCKS—Illustrated on page 48

For Needles, Measurements and Tension, see Diamond Socks, page 48.

PATTERN: 1st round: *P1. K2. P1. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. Repeat from * to end of round. 2nd round: *P1. K2. P1. K5. Repeat from * to end of round. 3rd round: As 1st. round. 4th round: *P1. Miss next st. Knit into back of next st. but do not slip off needle. Knit into front of 1st. st. Slip both sts. off needle together. P1. K5. Repeat from * to end of round. These 4 rounds complete one pattern.

Cast on 44 sts. (16. 16. 12). Work 2 ins. ribbing (K1. P1) inc. 1. st. in last round. Rearrange sts. as follows:–(18. 18. 9). Continue even in pattern until work measures approx. 5 ins. from beginning ending with 4th pattern round.

To make heel: Knit the first 22 sts. of round for heel. Divide remaining 23 sts. on 2 needles and leave for instep. 1st row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: Knit. Repeat these 2 rows 7 times, 1st. row once.

To shape heel: K12. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Turn. P4. P2tog. P1. Turn. K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Turn. P6. P2tog. P1. Turn. Continue in this manner until all sts. are worked. 12 sts. on needle. Knit back 6 sts. Put instep sts. on one needle.

To shape instep: 1st needle: Knit remaining 6 heel sts. Pick up and knit 10 sts. along side of heel. 2nd needle: (instep needle, to be worked to the toe in pattern). *K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. P1. K2. P1. Repeat from * once. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. 3rd needle: Pick up and knit 10 sts. along other side of heel. Knit remaining 6 heel sts. Proceed:–

1st round: 1st needle: Knit. 2nd needle: (K5. P1. K2. P1) twice. K5. 3rd needle: Knit. 2nd round: 1st needle: Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 2nd needle: (K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. P1. K2. P1) twice. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. 3rd needle: K1. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. Knit to end of needle. Keeping continuity of pattern on 2nd needle, at the instep end of each of the 1st. and 3rd needles continue dec. 1. st. every alternate row, until there are 11 sts. on each of 1st. and 3rd needles. Still working the 2nd needle in pattern continue even until work, from where sts. were picked up at heel measures

2½ ins. for size 4½ 3 ins. for size 5 3½ ins. for size 5½

dec. 1. st. in last round. Shape toe as given for Diamond Socks, see page 48.

(C) PLAIN SOCKS—Illustrated on page 48

For Needles, Measurements and Tension, See Diamond Socks, page 48.

Cast on 44 sts. (16. 16. 12). Work 2 ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Knit even in rounds until work measures 5 ins. from beginning.

***To make heel: Knit first 11 sts. of round onto one needle. Slip last 11 sts. of round onto other end of same needle. Divide remaining 22 sts. on 2 needles and leave for instep. 1st row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: Knit. Repeat these 2 rows 7 times, 1st. row once. Shape heel as given for Lacey Socks. (A), then keeping 2nd needle in plain knitting instead of pattern, shape instep as given for Lacey Socks. Continue even in plain knitting until work, from where sts. were picked up at heel measures

2½ ins. for size 4½ 3 ins. for size 5 3½ ins. for size 5½

Shape toe as given for Diamond Socks, see page 48.***

(D) PLAIN ANKLE SOCKS

For Needles and Tension, see Diamond Socks page 48.

MEASUREMENTS: Length of leg to bottom of heel flap 4½ ins.

Cast on 44 sts. (16. 16. 12). Work 2½ ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Knit even in rounds until work measures 3½ ins. from beginning, then work from *** to *** as given for Plain Socks, (C), above.

(F) BABY'S PANTIES—Illustrated on page 3

MEASUREMENTS: Length from top to lower edge at centre, 8½ ins.

Tension: 8½ sts. and 10 rows = 1 inch.

Cast on 72 sts. 1st row: *K2. P2. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row twice. 4th row: (eyelets) *K2. w.r.n. P2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 8 times. Continue even in Garter st. until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning. Proceed:–

To make leg: 1st row: K18. Turn. 2nd row: K1. K2tog Knit to end of row. 3rd row: K14. K2tog. K1. 4th row: As 2nd row. Continue decreasing in this manner until 1. st. remains. Fasten off. Beginning again on remaining sts. knit to end of row. Proceed:–

1st row: K15. K2tog. K1. Turn. 2nd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to end of row. 3rd row: K13. K2tog. K1. 4th row: As 2nd row. Continue decreasing in this manner to 1. st. Fasten off. Continuing on remaining 36 sts. knit 11 rows even. Inc. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 72 sts. Work 6½ ins. even. Work ribbing and eyelets to correspond to Front.

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