Five Piece Ensemble, with Carriage Robe for a tiny Baby. What a pleasure you will have in fondling the well dressed baby who has the foresight to have in his wardrobe this five piece suit, consisting of leggings, cap, jacket, mittens and shoes. The jacket has a convenient Zipper front. To finish, you may trim with angora or a contrasting shade of yarn may be used.
This young lady is wearing one of the most colorful of jackets. Crocheted in Royal Blue, with a white sailor collar that has a touch of red—so three cheers for the Red, White and Blue. An added bit of glamour is the gold buttons down the front. Ship ahoy!
No. 808
CROCHETED JACKET
Size 4 to 6 years
1 Bone Crochet Hook, size 3.
Material—Cashmere Sports, 4 two ounce balls. One-half ounce ball white and red. 6 gold buttons.
Back—Ch 68 (to measure about 12 inches). (72 chs, size 6). Work 1 s c in 2nd ch from hook, s c in each ch. Ch 1, turn, work 12 rows of s c. On 13th row, inc in every 7th st across row (76 s c). Next row, ch 2, turn, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, draw yarn thru, insert needle in first s c, wrap, draw thru 2 loops, wrap thru 2 more (same as d c). *Insert needle in large loop of st, draw thru, insert needle in next s c, complete same as d c, repeat from *across row (right side). Ch 1, turn, s c in each st across row. Repeat these 2 rows for 8 inches. On next s c row, s c to within last 3 sts, ch 2, turn, follow pattern across row to within last 3 sts. Ch 1, turn, s c across row; do not s c in last 2 sts, ch 2, follow pattern across row, do not work in last 2 sts. Follow pattern across for the next 6 rows and do not work in last st of each row (8 sts off on each side). Work in pattern for 5½ inches, or desired length to shoulder. On next s c row, *s c to within last 6 sts, ch 1, turn, s c to within last 6 sts at other end, (remainder of back is worked in s c rows), repeat from *2 more times, break thread.
Left Front—Ch 34, (36 chs, size 6) work 1 s c in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 s c in each ch across row. Ch 1, turn, work 12 rows of s c. On 13th row, inc in every 7th st across row. Work same as back to underarm. On next s c row, work to within last 3 sts of underarm. Ch 2, follow pattern across row. On next row, s c to within last 2 sts, *ch 2. Follow pattern across row, on next row, s c to within last st, repeat from *3 times. (9 sts off at underarm). When piece measures about 1½ inches from underarm work pocket as follows: Work over 6 sts from underarm side. Pocket: With another strand of yarn, ch 17 sts loosely, work in pattern for 2 inches, break thread, insert pocket. Continue pattern on pocket for 16 sts and skip 16 on sweater; continue across front. Follow pattern until front measures 10½ inches from bottom at front edge, dec 2 sts at front edge (by not working in last s c and the turning cr). Work even at armhole edge, and do not work in last st of every row at neck edge, until you have 20 sts. When piece measures same as back to shoulder, s c to within last 6 sts at shoulder edge, 2 times (same as back), and continue to dec at neck 2 more times. Work right front to correspond, omitting pocket.
Sleeves—Ch 41 sts (to measure about 6 inches), (45 chs, size 6). Work 1 s c in 2nd ch from hook, s c in each ch to end of row. Ch 1, turn, work 10 rows of s c. On 11th row inc 4 sts across row at equal distances apart. Work in pattern same as for back for 1 inch. On next row, inc 1 st on each side. Continue to inc 1 st on each side every inch until you have
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An authentic style note emphasized by the embroidery in gay colors down the panels in the front, which may be easily applied. There is a hat to match. We used Beige complemented with contrasting colors.
No. 809
KNITTED JACKET AND HAT
Size 8 to 10 years
Needles—American Standard No. 11.
Material—Knitting Worsted, 3½ four ounce skeins, for both Jacket and Hat. Seven Wooden Buttons.
Scale—4 sts to 1 inch.
JACKET
Back—With No. 11 needles and 2 strands of yarn cast on 42 sts (size 10, 46 sts), *K 2, P 2 across row. Next row, P 2, K 2, repeat from *for 9½ inches. Bind off 2 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then K 2 tog at beg of the next 4 rows, 34 sts remaining. Work even for 5½ inches (6 inches, size 10). Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 6 rows, bind off remaining 16 sts for back of neck.
Left Front—Cast on 26 sts (size 10, 28 sts) *K 2, P 2 across row to within last 4 sts, K last 4 sts (border). Next row, K 4, P 2, K 2 across row, ending with P 2. Repeat from *until piece measures 3 inches. *Next row, on right side, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 6, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 2, K 4. Next row, K 4, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 6, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 2. Repeat from *until piece measures 9½ inches. Bind off 2 sts at beg of next row at underarm, then K 2 tog at beg of next 2 rows at underarm (22 sts). Work even for 4 inches, (4½ inches, size 10). Now bind off 4 sts at border edge and dec 1 st at beg of every row at neck edge, until 12 sts remain. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 3 rows at shoulder and continue to dec at neck edge, 3 more times.
Right Front—Cast on 26 sts. K 4, *K 2, P 2, repeat from *across row. Next row, P 2, K 2 to within last 4 sts. K last 4 sts. Repeat these 2 rows for 1 inch. Then work buttonhole as follows: P 2, K 2 across row to within 4 sts, bind off 2, K 2. Next row, K 2, cast on 2 sts over those bound off, continue pattern across row. Continue same as left front working buttonholes every 2 inches.
Sleeves—Cast on 24 sts, K 2, P 2, ribbing for 2 inches. Inc 1 st on each side and inc 1 st on each side every 2 inches, until sleeve measures 12 inches (34 sts). Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then K 2 tog at beg of the next 2 rows (26 sts). K 2 tog at beg and end of every 4th row, until you have 16 sts, bind off. Sew shoulder seams.
Band at neck—Pick up 46 sts and K 2, P 2, across row. *On next row, dec 1 st at beg and end of every row, repeat from *until you have 32 sts, bind off. Sew seams at underarm and sleeves, insert sleeves into armholes, gathering a little at top of sleeve. Embroider heart in center of panel with rust. The center 2 flowers with brown (Yellow centers). Top and bottom flowers with orange (brown centers). Work stems with green. Sew on buttons.
HAT
With No. 11 needles, 2 strands of yarn, cast on 64 sts. K 2, P 2 for 2 inches. Next row, K 2 tog (P 2, K 2) for 30 sts, (continue with half of hat) turn, *K 2 tog at beg and end of every row at center back and K 2 tog at beg of every 4th row at front edge until you have 16 sts left. Bind off 4 sts at beg of every row at back edge until all sts are bound off. Work other side to correspond. Sew up back of cap. S c around entire cap. With contrasting yarn (2 strands) chain 24 inches, break thread, tape thru front. Make 2 small pompoms. Make pompom of 3 different shades, sew tog, trim. Sew on ends of cord, tie in 1 knot. Embroider as shown on illustration.
No. 810
LITTLE PRINCESS AND HER DOLLY
Size 4-6 years
Needles—1 Circular Needle, No. 3. 1 Pair American Standard No. 1.
Material—Kashmir Sports Yarn; 8 ounces, size 4; 10 ounces, size 6. 22-inch zipper.
Gauge—7½ sts to 1 inch.
DRESS
Starting at bottom, with No. 3 circular needle, cast on 375 sts, size 4 (427 sts, size 6), do not join. K in garter st for 9 rows, 5 ribs.
Size 4—Work as follows: P 31, *K 3, P 59, repeat from *4 times, K 3, P 31. K back. Repeat these 2 rows for 1 inch. First dec: K 13, K 2 tog, K 12, K 2 tog, K 7, *K 2 tog, K 16, K 2 tog, K 15, K 2 tog, K 16, K 2 tog, K 7, repeat from *4 times, dec last panel same as first panel. *Work 1 inch even. Make another dec in same manner having decreases come directly above previous decreases. (24 sts less after each decreased row). Repeat from *until you have 159 sts. Work even until piece measures 12 inches or desired length to waist line.
Size 6—K 9 rows for border same as size 4. P 37, *K 3, P 67, repeat from *4 times, K 3, P 37. K back, repeat these 2 rows for 1 inch. First dec: K 16, K 2 tog, K 15, K 2 tog, K 7, *K 2 tog, K 18, K 2 tog, K 19, K 2 tog, K 18, K 2 tog, K 7, repeat from *4 times, dec last panel same as first panel. Work 1 inch even. Make another dec in same manner every inch, until you have 163 sts. Work even until piece measures 14 inches or desired length to waist line. *K 16 (size 6, K 18) (including 3 K sts), with No. 1 needles, K 1, P 1, for 49 sts, continue with circular 3 needle, K 29 (back gore), with No. 1 needles, K 1, P 1, for 49 sts. Continue with No. 3 circular needle, K 16 (size 6, K 18). P back following pattern, repeat from *for 1½ inches. On right side of work continue on No. 3 circular needle same as before without ribbing for 2¾ inches. (3¼ inches, size 6). Size 4 and 6—From now on continue fronts and back for size 6 same as size 4 only you will have 1 more st on each front and 2 more sts in back. K 37 to underarm, put on st holder. Bind off 7. K 71 sts for back, put other front on st holder, P 2 sts tog at beg of the next 4 rows (67 sts). Work even following pattern for 4½ inches (5 inches size 6). Bind off 5 sts at beg of the next 8 rows, bind off remaining 27 sts for back of neck. Continue on left front, bind off 7 sts for underarm, following pattern, K 2 tog at underarm 3 more times (34 sts) work even for 1 inch more (1½ inches, size 6). On wrong side, P 13, K 15 (border for top of pocket), P 6 across. K back, repeat these 2 rows for 4 more rows. On next row, P 13, bind off 15 sts for pocket edge, P across. With separate yarn, cast on 15 sts, K 1 row, P 1 row for 2½ inches, put on st holder. K 6 sts, K the 15 sts from st holder for pocket, K across. P 1 row, K 1 row for 1 inch. Now P 2 tog at beg of every row at neck edge until 23 sts remain. Bind off 5 sts at beg of the next 4 rows at shoulder and continue to P 2 tog at neck edge, until all sts are bound off. Work Right Front to correspond.
Sleeves—With No. 1 needles, cast on 48 sts (size 6, 52 sts), K 1, P 1, for ¾ inch. Change to No. 3 needles, K 1 row, next row, P 16, K 3, P 10, K 3, P 16. K back. K these last 2 rows and inc 1 st at each end every 4th row, until sleeve measures 2 inches from beginning, 54 sts. Now inc 2 sts in center gore as follows: *K to first gore and K 4 sts after gore, inc 1 st, K to within 5 sts of 2nd gore, inc 1 st, K across. Continue to inc at seam ends every 4th row and 2 sts between gores every 6th row, repeat from *until piece measures 3 inches, 62 sts. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then K 2 tog at beg and end of next K row, now K 2 tog at beg and end of every 4th row (continue to inc 2 sts between gores every 6th row) until you have 50 sts. Now K 2 tog at beg and end of every K row (do not inc in center gores), until you have 44 sts. Now K 1, P 1 ribbing between gores and continue to K 2 tog at beg and end of every K row, until ribbing measures ¾ inch, bind off.
Collar—With white, cast on 56 sts, K 4 rows, 3 ribs. K 1 row, P 1 row, always knitting first and last 3 sts on purled rows (border). Continue these 2 rows for 4 inches. K 16, bind off 24 sts, K 16. Work 3 rows even on last 16 sts, keeping K 3 border on outer edge. Now dec 1 st every 4th row on neck edge and dec 1 st on outer edge (by knitting 4th and 5th st tog) every 8th row, until you have 2 sts, bind off. With red and royal blue, embroider 2 rows around collar as illustrated. Sew shoulder seams. Sew up sleeve seams, sew into armhole having fullness at top of sleeve. Sew pockets on inside of dress (do not stitch thru on right side). Sew on collar. Insert Zipper.
Instructions for the knitted doll dress and beret for Style No. 810 as shown in illustration, will be found in "Mary's Dollies, A Doll Booklet," Vol. 5.
Fit for a Princess too!—though she doesn't have to be of Royal Lineage. Any charming young lady can wear this type of knitted dress and feel—well—like a Princess. The dress has a zipper closure and a modish flared skirt—and a Sailor collar. The Princess is holding a doll—wearing a duplicate of her Dress.
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60 sts across row. Work even until sleeve measures 10 inches from bottom of cuff or desired length to underarm. *On next row work to within 3 sts at end of row, repeat from *once. On next row work to within 2 sts at end of row, repeat from *once (50 sts). Now work to within 1 st of each row until you have 28 sts left. Sew shoulder scams and sides. Sew sleeves and insert into armholes making a small inverted pleat at top.
Starting at right front, work 1 row of s c completely around fronts and neck. Work 3 more rows of s c on left front, break thread. Work 1 row of s c on right front making ch 3 loops for buttonholes about 2 inches apart. Work 2 more rows of s c over chains. Work 2
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Consists of pants, slip-over, jacket and beret. The ideal thing for cool Summer nights or early Fall. You will notice, particularly, the jacket, which has side ties and slanted pockets just like Dad's—and a zipper closure in the front to make putting on or taking off a delight and a definite accomplishment for a very young man. We used king's blue.
Note the white anchor on the slip-over.
No. 811
FOUR-PIECE BOY'S ENSEMBLE
Size 3 to 5 years
Needles—1 pair American Standard No. 3.
Material—6 two ounce balls Kashmir Sports for complete outfit. Separate pieces require the following: Slip-over—2 two ounce balls. Jacket—3 two ounce balls. Pants—1½ ounces. Beret—½ ounce. Zipper—12 inch separating.
Gauge—7½ sts to 1 inch.
JACKET
Back—Cast on 83 sts (86 sts, size 5). Row 1—*P 3, K 2, repeat from *across row, ending with P 3. Row 2—K back (right side). Repeat these 2 rows for 2 inches, K 1, P 1 for 18 sts, following pattern across row to within last 18 sts, K 1, P 1 for 18 sts. K 1, P 1 ribbing for 18 sts on each side for 1 inch. Now work in pattern, until piece measures 8 inches from start. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows for underarm. Then K 2 tog at beg of the next 4 rows at underarm (73 sts). Work even until armhole measures 4 inches, from where the 3 sts were bound off. Bind off 6 sts at beg of the next 8 rows, bind off remaining 25 sts for back of neck.
Left Front—Cast on 43 sts (45 sts, size 5). K 3 (border), *P 3, K 2 repeat from *across row, ending with K 2. K next row. Repeat these 2 rows for 2 inches. On next row at seam end, K 1, P 1, for 18 sts, follow pattern across row. Continue pattern with K 1, P 1 ribbing for 18 sts at seam end for 1 inch. Continue same as for back to underarm. Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row at underarm, then K 2 sts tog at beg of every row at underarm, 4 times, 35 sts. Work even for 3 inches, measuring straight up from where the 4 sts were bound off. Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row at neck edge, then K 2 sts tog at beg of every row at neck edge, until 27 sts remain. Bind off 6 sts at beg of shoulder edge, 4 times
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This season, more than in many recent seasons, the military motif is getting quite a play. The classical "blue and gold" is carried out to singular effect with this jacket of blue trimmed with gold buttons and—no less—epaulettes on the shoulders, the fringe of which is 2 ply sports yarn. The hat repeats the color theme of the jacket with striking effect.
No. 812
KNITTED JACKET AND HAT
6-8 years
1 Pair Bone Needles, American Standard No. 5.
Material—Knitting Worsted, 10 ounces, Royal Blue. Sports yarn, 1 ounce, gold. 6 buttons.
Gauge—5½ sts to 1 inch.
JACKET
Back—Cast on 66 sts (70 sts, size 8), K 3 rows. Now P 1 row, K 1 row, for 6 rows, K 4 rows (2 ribs), (this completes border) P 1 row, K 1 row for 9 inches (10 inches, size 8) measuring from bottom. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, K 2 sts tog at beg of the next 4 rows (5 sts off on each side). Work even for 5½ inches (6 inches, size 8), measuring straight up from where the 3 sts were bound off. Bind off 6 sts at beg of the next 6 rows, place center 20 sts on st holder.
Left front—Cast on 38 sts, K 3 rows. *K 2, P 4, K 2 (border), P across. K next row, repeat these 2 rows for 9 inches, working border on bottom same as for back. Bind off, 3 sts at beg of the next row that begins at underarm, then K 2 sts tog at beg of every row at underarm until you have 7 sts off. Work even until armhole measures 3 inches. K 8 sts (border), place on st holder, then K 2 sts tog at beg of every row at neck edge until 18 sts remain. Bind off 6 sts at beginning of shoulder 3 times, work even at neck edge.
Right Front—Work to correspond, working first buttonhole 1 inch from bottom as follows: Work 3 sts, bind off 3, follow pattern across. Cast on 3 sts over those bound off on previous row. Work buttonholes every 2 inches after first buttonhole (5 buttonholes).
Sleeves—Cast on 38 sts, K 3 rows, P 1 row, K 1 row for 6 rows, K 4 rows. P 1 row, K 1 row for 2 inches, *inc 1 st at each end, work 1 inch even, repeat from *until piece measures 12 inches
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A practical coat crocheted in an Afghan stitch that will survive many seasons of wear. The Peter Pan collar preserves that "Little Girl" look, while the wooden buttons impart a note of sweet sophistication.
No. 813
CROCHETED COAT AND HAT IN "MORNING GLORY BLUE"
8 to 10 years
1 Afghan Hook, Size 4 or 5, 14 inch.
Material—Knitting Worsted. Coat—5 four ounce skeins. Hat—-2 ounces. 6 buttons.
Gauge—5 sts to 1 inch. 4 rows 1 inch.
COAT
Back—Chain 102 sts (to measure 23 inches) for bottom of coat, (108 sts, size 10). Row 1—Skip 1 ch, *draw up a loop in next ch; repeat from *across foundation ch (102 loops on hook). Wrap, draw thru 1 loop, *wrap, draw thru 2 loops; repeat from *across row. This completes first row. Row 2—*Bring yarn to front of work, insert hook under vertical loop, hold yarn with left thumb on right side of work, draw up a loop; repeat from *across row (102 loops). Always wrap and take off the loops same as first row to complete row. Repeat row 2 for border until border measures 1 inch. Remainder of back is worked in plain afghan st. Row 1—Insert needle in 2nd vertical loop, draw up all vertical loops across row. Row 2—Wrap, draw thru 1 loop, *wrap, draw thru 2 loops; repeat from *across row. Repeat these 2 rows for 2 inches. Make first dec as follows: Draw 1 loop thru first 2 vertical loops (a dec). Draw up 30 loops, make another dec in same manner, draw up 33 loops, make a dec, draw up 30 loops, dec last 2 loops. (98 loops). *Work 1 inch even. Dec 4 more loops in same manner having decreases come directly above those on previous decreases. Repeat from *8 more times (62 sts, 12 inches). Work 4 inches even (5 inches, size 10). Now inc 1 st at beg and end of next row as follows: *Y O hook (inc) work across row to within last loop, Y O hook (inc) pick up last st. Work 1 inch even, repeat from *2 more times. Work 1 inch even (20 inches, 68 sts), or desired length to underarm. Sl st over 4 loops for underarm. Work across row to within 4 loops. Now dec 1 st at beg and end of each row, 3 times (54 sts). Work even until armhole measures 6 inches measuring straight up from 4 slip sts. *Sl st over 4 sts, work across row to within 4 loops, repeat from *3 more times. Sl st remaining 22 sts for back of neck.
Front—Chain 50 sts to measure 11 inches (53 sts, size 10). Work 1 inch of border same as back. Work in plain afghan st for 2 inches. On next row make a dec as follows: Make a dec, draw up 24 loops, make another dec, draw up 21 loops. Work 1 inch even. Dec 2 sts every inch 9 more times (30 sts, 12 inches). Work 4 inches even. Now inc 1 st at seam end every inch, 3 times. Work 2 inches even, or desired length to underarm. Sl st over 4 loops, work across row, work back. Dec same as for back until you have 9 sts off altogether. Work 4 inches even from armhole. Pick up 10 loops make a dec (pick up 2 loops tog), pick up 12 loops, work back. Work 3 rows even, pick up 9 loops, make a dec, pick up 9 loops, skip last loop for neck edge. Continue to skip last st at neck edge every row, until 19 loops remain. Slip over 4 sts at beg of the next 4 rows for shoulder, and continue to slip last st at neck edge, slip st over last 4 sts. Work other side to correspond.
Sleeves—Ch 34 sts, to measure 6½ inches (38 sts, size 10). Work border for 1 inch. Work in plain afghan st for 2 inches. Inc 1 st at each end every inch until sleeve measures 11 inches, 52 sts. Work 1 inch even or desired length to underarm. Sl st over 3 loops, work across row to within 3 loops, work back. Sl st over 2 loops, work across row to within 2 loops, work back. *Work 1 row even. Sl st over 1 loop, work row to within 1 loop, work back, repeat from *until 22 loops remain, bind off.
Bands at Front—Starting at neck edge on left front (work border same as border on bottom), *pick up 10 sts (1 st in each row) now inc 1 st by picking up 1 st between next row, repeat from *for (112 sts) or complete length of coat, for 5 rows. On right front starting at bottom, work 2 rows even make buttonholes on next row as follows: pick up 56 loops, *sl st over 2 loops, pick up 8 loops, repeat from *to end of row. Work back chaining 2 sts over those bound off. Work 2 more rows. Sl sts off on 5th row.
Collar—Ch 49, work in afghan st always working first and last 3 sts in border st same as bottom of coat. On next row, pick up 3 loops *inc, pick up 7 loops, repeat from *5 more times, inc, pick up last 3 loops. Continue to inc inside of borders every row and above previous increases every other row, thruout collar, until you have 10 rows. Work 3 rows even in border st, bind off on 3rd row. S c up front of collar.
Sew up seams at underarm and sleeve seams. Sew shoulder seams and insert sleeves into armholes making 2 small pleats on top of sleeve. Sew on collar starting after border and ending before border. Sew on buttons.
HAT
Piece at back—Ch 26 sts. Row 1—Skip 1 ch, *draw up a loop in next ch; repeat from *across foundation ch (26 loops on hook). Wrap, draw thru 1 loop, *wrap, draw thru 2 loops; repeat from *across row. This completes first row. Work 2 more rows in same manner. Row 4—Make a dec as follows: Draw 1 loop thru first 2 vertical loops (a dec) draw up each loop across row, dec last 2 loops. Repeat these 4 rows 5 more times (14 loops on needle). Work 4 more rows, decreasing 1 st at beg and end of every row. *Pick up 1 loop, sl st, repeat from *until all loops are off. Break thread, ch 10, draw up a loop in each ch (10 loops on hook). Complete row. Work 2 more rows. Row 4—Inc 1 st at beg of next row as follows: Y O hook (an inc); pick up each loop across row to within last loop, wrap (an inc), pick up last loop. Repeat these 4 rows, until you have 26 loops. Work even on 26 loops until piece measures 12 inches. Now dec 1 loop on each end. Continue to dec 1 loop on each end every 4th row, until you have 10 loops. Work 3 rows even. Sew these ends tog. Fold back piece in half, mark the center of wide end. Fold long piece in half, mark center. Have markers meet and sew tog. Tack grosgrain ribbon around to fit headsize and make small tailored bow with 2 inch streamers.
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armholes with seams meeting at underarm. Sew on buttons.
Collar—Holding wrong side toward you, skip 3 sts, pick up 47 sts to within last 3 sts. K first 3 sts, P to within last 3 sts, K 3 sts. On next row, inc in every 4th st across row. Work ½ inch even. Inc in every 5th st across. Work ½ inch even. Inc in every 6th st. Work 5 rows in garter st, bind off on wrong side. Sew pockets and embroider as shown on illustration.
BONNET
Crown—Ch 3, join, work 7 s c in ring, work 2 s c in each st until there are 24 sts around. Now inc 1 st in every 5th st, until there are 50 sts around, then every 15th st until there are 100 sts. Work even until crown measures 5 inches from center to edge. Dec 3 sts to each rnd but do not have decreases over those on previous rows, until crown measures 5½ inches from center to edge or desired headsize. Ch 1, turn, work 1 row of s c around bonnet to within 20 sts at beg of row. *Ch 1, turn, work 1 row of s c in each st across row to within ch 1, at beg of row, repeat from *6 more times. On next row, sew cord at beg of row, *s c over cord increasing every 4th st. Adjust cord at end of each row, ch 1, turn, repeat from *for 1 more row. On next 2 rows inc in every 12th st. On next 2 rows inc in every 20th st. On last 2 rows, work even. Cut cord and sew. Work 1 row of s c over ends of brim and back of cap. Block lightly. Embroider flowers on grosgrain ribbon and sew on sides and front of brim. Sew grosgrain ribbon in same manner on back of brim. Turn back 5 rows without cord and attach bows on each side as shown on illustration.
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rows of s c of red on pocket, 2 rows of white, sew ends.
Collar—Ch 49 sts, work 1 s c in 2nd ch from hook, s c in each ch across row. Work in pattern for 3 inches. Work over 12 sts. Dec 1 st (by not working in last st) at end of every s c row on outer edge of collar until you have 2 sts. Work other side of collar to correspond. Work 1 row of s c around outside edge of collar, increasing 2 sts in each corner. Work 2 rows of blue, 2 rows of red. Sew to jacket.
No. 814
JERKIN, SOCKS AND BEANIE IN RED SPORTS YARN
Size 12
Needles—1 pair American Standard No. 4.
Material—Kashmir Sports—4 two ounce balls. Beanie—one ounce. 7 buttons.
Gauge—7 sts to 1 inch.
JERKIN
Back—Starting at bottom, cast on 104 sts, *K 2, P 4, repeat from *across, ending row with K 2. Next row, right side, K back. *Repeat these 2 rows for 1 inch. Dec 1 st at each end, repeat from *5 times, 6 inches (92 sts). Work 2 inches even. *Inc 1 st at each end, work 1 inch even, repeat from *for 5 times, 13 inches, 104 sts. Work ½ inch even. Bind off 7 sts at beg of the next 2 rows for underarm (90 sts). K 2 sts tog at beg of the next 12 rows (78 sts). Work even until armhole measures 8 inches, measuring straight up from where the 7 sts were bound off. On next K row, K 13 sts, K 1, P 1 ribbing to within last 13 sts. Bind off 5 sts at beg of the next 8 rows, continue to follow K 1, P 1 sts for back of neck, bind off remaining 38 sts.
Front—Work same as for back until piece measures 5 inches (having decreases and increases same on sides as back). On next row on right side, K 3, K 1, P 1 for 30 sts (border for pocket), K 28, P 1, K 1, for 30 sts (border for pocket), K 3. Follow pattern across row and, K 1, P 1, for pocket borders, for 1 inch. On next row, follow pattern to pocket borders, bind off K 1, P 1 borders, loosely in K 1, P 1.
Pockets—Cast on 30 sts. K 2, P 4 across row, ending P 4. K back. Continue pattern for 5 inches, put sts on st holder. Make another pocket with K 2 border, on opposite edge. Put on st holder also. On wrong side, follow pattern for 2 sts, insert 30 sts for pocket (following pattern), continue across row, inserting 2nd pocket. Continue same as for back, until piece measures 3 inches above armhole. Now work in pattern on first 13 sts for 5 inches, bind off 5 sts at armhole edge, 2 times, then bind off 3 remaining sts. Work last 13 sts in same manner.
Band at neck—Holding right side of work toward you, pick up 55 sts along left side of neck, K across 52 sts (center front), pick up 55 sts along right side. K 1, P 1, decreasing 2 sts at each corner, every row (always have decreases over previous decreases). On 4th row, inc 1 st at beg and end of row. When border measures 1 inch, bind off in K 1, P 1. Sew shoulder seams. Pick up 116 sts around armholes, K 1, P 1 for 1 inch, bind off K 1, P 1. Sew up right side seams. On left front, pick up 122 sts, K 1, P 1 for 3 rows. On next row, K 8, *bind off 4 sts for buttonhole, K 13, repeat from *5 times, bind off 4 for buttonhole, K 8. On next row, cast on 4 sts over those bound off. Work 4 more rows, bind off K 1, P 1 loosely. Work left back to correspond omitting buttonholes. Work 1 row of s c around bottom or turn under ½ inch. Sew pockets; do not have sts showing on right side. Sew on buttons.
BEANIE
With No. 4 needles, cast on 8 sts, P back. Row 2—Inc in each st (16 sts), P back. Row 4—*Inc 1 st, K 1 st, repeat from *across row (24 sts). P back. Row 6—*Inc 1 st, K 2 sts, repeat from *across row. Continue in this manner, having 1 more st between each increase, until you have 18 sts between each increase. K 1 row, P 1 row without increasing, for 6 rows. Now decrease in same manner as you increased. *K 2 sts tog, K 18, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row, P back. Decrease in this manner having 1 st less between each decrease for 5 more K rows. K 1 row on purled side (hem), then K 1 row, P 1 row for ½ inch, bind off loosely. Turn back ½ inch hem and sew.
SOCKS—No. 814
Needles—1 set No. 12 steel.
Material—Kashmir Sports—4 ounces.
Gauge—9 sts to 1 inch. Size 9.
Cast on 84 sts (30-30-24), K 1, P 1 for 1½ inches. K in pattern (K 4, P 2 for 1 rnd. K next rnd), until work measures 6½ inches from beg. K first 2 sts of first needle on 3rd needle. Dec 1 st at beg of first needle and 1 st at end of 3rd needle. Continue decreasing in this manner every ½ inch, 8 more times (66 sts). K even until work measures 11½ inches from beg or desired length.
Heel—K 15, slip last 15 sts of rnd on same needle (30 sts). Divide remaining sts evenly on 2 needles for instep. Work 2½ inches in stockinette st (K) on 30 heel sts, knitting the first and last st of every row, end with purled row.
To shape Heel—K 19, sl 1 st, K 1, p.s.s.o., turn, P 9, P 2 tog, turn. *K 9, sl 1 st, K 1, p.s.s.o., turn, P 9, P 2 tog, turn. Repeat from *until all sts are worked. K back 5 sts, this completes heel. Slip all instep sts on 1 needle. With another needle, K remaining 5 heel sts and pick up 16 sts along side of heel. With another needle, pick up 16 sts along other side of heel and K 5 remaining heel sts. Work 1 rnd even, keeping instep sts in pattern.
Instep—First needle: K to last 3 sts. K 2 tog, K 1. 2nd needle, work in pattern. 3rd needle, K 1, P 2 tog thru back of sts. K to end of needle. K 3 rnds even. Continue to dec in this manner every 4th rnd 3 more times (17 sts remaining on each of the first and 3rd needles). Continue to work even until foot measures 5½ inches from where sts were picked up at heel.
To shape Toe—First rnd: (K 8, K 2 tog) 7 times. K 2 rnds even. 4th rnd: (K 7, K 2 tog) 7 times; continue decreasing 7 sts every 3rd rnd in above manner, until there are 14 sts remaining, break thread, draw thru remaining sts, fasten securely. Weave elastic thread into wrong side of cuff with a tapestry needle.
A neat combination that can be worn for either sports or school. The Jerkin has a square neckline that is different and the stitch of the Jerkin is repeated in the socks. Notice the buttons on the sides of the Jerkin.
Detailed illustration of
Socks on Page 27.
Directions on opposite page.
No. 815
Size 10
Needles—1 Pair American Standard No. 2 and No. 3.
Material—Kashmir Sports—4 two ounce balls.
Gauge—7½ sts to 1 inch—Waist 24 inches—Chest 26 inches.
This stocking is knit spirally and regardless which way you pull on the stocking you automatically get a heel and toe—so you see—mothers, this is a boon to leisure moments when you ordinarily would be darning. You will notice that the spiral stitch is repeated diagonally in the sweater and is very smart—especially for the young fellows who want to make That Impression.
SLIP-OVER
Back—With No. 2 needles, cast on 84 sts, K 2, P 2 ribbing for 3 inches. Change to No. 3 needles. Row 1—K 1 (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 2 (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 1.
Row 2—K 1 (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 2, (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 1.
Row 3—Same as Row 1.
Row 4—Same as Row 2.
Row 5—(K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 4 (P 4, K 4, 5 times).
Row 6—(P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 4 (K 4, P 4, 5 times).
Row 7—Same as Row 5.
Row 8—Same as Row 6.
Row 9—K 3, P 4 (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 6 (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 4, K 3.
Row 10—P 3, K 4 (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 6 (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 4, P 3.
Row 11—Same as Row 9; increasing in first and last st.
Row 12—(P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 6 (K 4, P 4, 5 times).
Row 13—K 3, P 4 (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 8, (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 4, K 3.
Row 14—P 3, K 4 (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 8, (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 4, P 3.
Row 15—Same as Row 13.
Row 16—Same as Row 14.
Row 17—K 2, P 4 (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 10 (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 4, K 2.
Row 18—P 2, K 4 (P 4, K 4, 4 times), P 10 (K 4, P 4, 4 times), K 4, P 2.
Row 19—Same as Row 17.
Row 20—Same as Row 18.
Row 21—Inc first st (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 1, K 2, P 1 (K 4, P 4, 5 times), inc last st.
Row 22—P 2 (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 1, P 2, K 1 (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 2.
Row 23—K 2 (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 1, K 2, P 1 (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 2.
Row 24—Same as Row 22.
Row 25—K 1 (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 2, K 2, P 2 (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 1.
Row 26—P 1 (K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 2, P 2, K 2 (P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 1.
Row 27—Same as Row 25.
Row 28—Same as Row 26.
Row 29—(P 4, K 4, 5 times), P 3, K 2, P 3 (K 4, P 4, 5 times).
Row 30—(K 4, P 4, 5 times), K 3, P 2, K 3 (P 4, K 4, 5 times).
Row 31—Same as Row 29.
Row 32—Same as Row 30.
Continue moving pattern over 1 st every 4 rows in above manner always working 2 stockinette sts in center of piece and increasing 1 st at each end every inch until you have 92 sts. Continue even until work measures 10½ inches from beginning. Bind off 5 sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at beg of the next 8 rows, (74 sts). Work even until armhole measures 7 inches measuring straight up from where the 5 sts were bound off. Work in pattern for 21 sts, bind off 32 sts, work remaining 21 sts. Bind off 7 sts at beg of shoulder edge, 3 times. Work other shoulder to correspond, joining yarn at inside of neck.
Front—Work same as for back until piece measures 13½ inches from beginning (3 inches above armhole). Work 32 sts in pattern, Bind off 10 sts for neck. Work 32 sts, K 2 sts tog at beg of every row at neck edge, until 21 sts remain. Work even until armhole measures 7 inches, measuring from 5 bound off sts. Bind off 7 sts at beg of shoulder, 3 times. Work other shoulder to correspond.
Sleeves—With No. 2 needles, cast on 60 sts, K 2, P 2 for 3 inches. Change to No. 3 needles and work in pattern, working first row as follows: K 1, P 4 (K 4, P 4, 3 times), K 2 (P 4, K 4, 3 times), P 4, K 1. Continue in pattern increasing 1 st on each end every inches until piece measures 15 inches, 90 sts or desired length to underarm. Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Now dec 1 st at beg of every row until 40 sts remain, bind off.
Band at neck—Front—With No. 2 needles, holding right side toward you, pick up 76 sts across front, K 2, P 2 for 1 inch. Bind off loosely in K 2, P 2.
Band at back—Pick up 40 sts K 2, P 2 for 1 inch. Sew shoulder seams and band at neck. Sew seams at underarm. Insert sleeves into armholes, having seams meet.
SOCKS
Spiral ribbed socks, without heels.
No. 815
Needles—1 set No. 12 steel.
Material—Heather sports yarn—4 ounces. Red, Yellow and Royal blue 1/8 ounce each. 1 spool elastic thread.
Gauge—9 sts to 1 inch.
With heather cast on 72 sts (24 sts on each of 3 needles). Work in ribbing (K 2, P 2) for 8 rnds. Attach yellow yarn and K 1 rnd, K 2, P 2 for 1 rnd. With heather, K 1 rnd K 2, P 2 for 2 rnds. With red, K 1 rnd, K 2, P 2 for 2 rnds. With heather, K 1 rnd, K 2, P 2 for 2 rnds. With royal blue, K 1 rnd, K 2, P 2 for 5 rnds. With heather K 1 rnd, K 2, P 2 for 2 rnds. With red, K 1 rnd; K 2, P 2 for 2 rnds. With heather K 1 rnd, K 2, P 2, for 2 rnds. With yellow K 1 rnd; K 2, P 2 for 1 rnd. With heather K 1 rnd; K 2, P 2 for 13 rnds. Join elastic thread, K 1 rnd; *K 4, P 4 for 3 rnds. 4th rnd, K 4, P 4 to last st. Put this st on next needle. 5th rnd (first needle) K 4, P 4 to last st. Put this st on next needle. (2nd needle), same as first needle. (3rd needle), K 4, P 4 to end. This moves pattern over forming a spiral. Repeat from *, until work measures 22 inches from beginning, or desired length; after 2 patterns have been completed with elastic thread, continue with yarn for 2 patterns, then work 2 more patterns with elastic. Join yarn and complete.
Toe—P 7, P 2 tog for 1 rnd. P 2 rnds even. P 6, P 2 tog for 1 rnd. P 2 rnds even. Continue decreasing in this manner, purling 2 rnds even after every decrease rnd, 5 times more. Break thread and run through remaining sts. Fasten off.
(Continued from page 12)
MITTS
Cast 10 sts on first needle, 10 sts on 2nd needle, 10 sts on 3rd needle, with 4th needle K 1, P 1 for 6 rows. *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *for 1 round. K 1, P 1 for 6 rows. Remainder of mitten is K. Inc 1 st on each needle 33 sts. Work 2 inches even. (2½ inches, size 1). *K 3, K 2 tog, repeat from *for 1 round. Work 4 rows even. *K 2, K 2 tog, repeat from *for 1 round. *Work 1 round even. K 1, K 2 tog, repeat from *until 10 sts remain. Weave sts tog or bind off, fold and sew. Ch 80 sts, tape thru beading of cuff. Put ends of ch thru cuff of sweater and tie.
SHOES
Cast on 8 sts, K back. K 3, inc in each of the next 2 sts, K 3. K 2 rows. K 4, inc in each of the next 2 sts, K 4. K 2 rows. Continue in this manner, until you have 24 sts. K 9, Y O, K 2 tog, K 3, Y O, K 2 tog, K 8. K 4 rows. K 8, put on st holder, bind off 8, K 8. K back on 8 sts, cast on 4, K back. On next row, *K 7, Y O, K 2 tog, K 3. K 3 rows, repeat from *5 times, put on st holder. Work other side to correspond. Pick up 60 sts. *P back. K next row and dec 1 st at beg and end and 3 sts in center, spaced at equal distances apart, repeat from *2 times. Weave these sts tog or bind off and sew. Weave back sts tog or bind off and sew. Ch 80 sts, tape thru beading.
CARRIAGE ROBE
24 inches width.
32 inches length.
Gauge—5 sts to 1 inch.
Pattern—Multiple of 11, plus 10 sts.
With No. 5 needles, cast on 142 sts, *K 10, sl 1 st, repeat from *across row, end row with K 10. Next row, P back, purling the sl st. Repeat these 2 rows for 32 inches. With Angora or contrasting shade of yarn, embroider as follows: Insert needle from wrong side to right side, on left side at the sl st. *Skip 1 sl st, insert needle from right to left, thru next sl st, repeat from *to length of robe. Do not break thread, insert needle from right to left working from bottom to top (Making an X). Work 3 rows of s c around robe, working 3 sts in corners.