Chapter IV: Part 4

=To shape armholes:= Cast off 5 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every row 7 times. 74 sts. on needle. Continue even in ribbing until armhole from first shaping measures 3-3/4 ins.

=To shape neck and shoulders:= Rib 25 sts. Cast off 24 sts. Rib 25 sts. Working on last 25 sts. at armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row 3 times, at same time dec. 1. st. at neck edge every row 4 times. Join wool and work other shoulder to correspond.

SLEEVES: With (P) cast on 60 sts. Work 1/2 inch ribbing (K1. P1). =Next row:= *K1 Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Inc. 1. st. in each of next 2 sts. 91 sts. on needle. Change to (W) and work 1/2 inch Stocking st. ending with purl row. Repeat from ** to ** once as given for Front. With (W), working in Stocking st. cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 31 sts. Cast off.

COLLAR: With (P) cast on 123 sts. Work 2 rows Garter st. =3rd row:= Cast off 14 sts. K95. Cast off 14 sts. =4th row:= With (W) Knit. =5th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 4th and 5th rows once. =8th row:= K1. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. K11. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. =9th and 11th rows:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =10th row:= K1. *K5. K3tog. K5. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K3. =12th row:= K1. *K6. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K3. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K3. Work 6 rows Stocking st. =Next row:= K1. P7. P2tog. *P8. P2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. With (P) work 3 rows Smocking around lower edge of yoke, by drawing the single knit sts. together every 4th row. With (P) buttonhole around the eyelets in border at hem, sleeves and collar. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew the 4 cast-on sts. in position at front. Sew the cast-off sts. along each side of collar to form a border. Sew collar to neck. Sew buttons on flap to correspond to buttonholes. Sew 2nd row of buttons if desired as illustrated on Romper.

=GIRL'S ROMPER=--_Illustrated on page 31_

MATERIALS: =3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL=. 3 ozs. White
(W). Small quantity Pink (P). (approx. 1/2 oz.). 8 small
Buttons. 5 medium Buttons.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS as given for Girl's Dress, opposite.

FRONT: With (W) cast on 26 sts. Knit 2 rows Garter st. =3rd row:= (3 buttonholes) K2. Cast off 2 sts. (K8. Cast off 2 sts.) twice. K2. =4th row:= K2. Cast on 2 sts. (K8. Cast on 2 sts.) twice. K2. Knit 2 rows Garter st. Continue in Stocking st. casting on 6 sts. beginning every row to 122 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning measures 10 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--10-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--11-1/2 ins._=)= ending with knit row. =Next row:= K1. P2. P2tog. *P3. P2tog. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. 98 sts. on needle. Work from *** to *** as given for Front of Girl's Dress, opposite.

BACK: With (W) cast on 26 sts. Work 2 rows Garter st. Continue in stocking st. casting on 6 sts. beginning every row to 122 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning measures 10 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--10-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--11-1/2 ins._=)= ending with knit row. =Next row:= K1. P2. P2tog. *P3. P2tog. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. 98 sts. on needle. Work from [symbol] to [symbol] as given for Back of Girl's Dress, opposite.

SLEEVES AND COLLAR: Work exactly as given for Girl's Dress, opposite.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Make up top of romper as given for Girl's Dress, opposite. With right side of work facing, pick up and knit 98 sts. around each leg opening. Work 3/4 inch ribbing (K1. P1.). Cast off in ribbing. Sew medium buttons to correspond to buttonholes at crotch opening, and one either side on leg bands, making a small loop to fasten.

=(G) BOY'S KNICKERS=--_Illustrated on page 35_

MATERIALS: =4 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING=. 2 ozs. (or =MISS CANADA
CROCHET-KNITTING WOOL=. 2 ozs.). Length of elastic.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.=
Length of front seam 7-1/2 ins. 8 ins. 9 ins.
Length of leg seam 3 " 3 " 3 "

RIGHT LEG: Cast on 66 sts. =1st row:= K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 3 times. =5th row:= (eyelets) K2. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Work 7 rows ribbing. 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. =7th row:= K32. Turn. =9th row:= K40. Turn. =11th row:= K48. Turn. =13th row:= K56. Turn. Work 12 rows Stocking st. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. at long side of work in next and every following 4th row, at same time inc. 1. st. at short side of work in next and every following 6th row to 83 sts. Still increasing at long side of work in every 4th row, inc. 1. st. at short side of work every alternate row to 87 sts. Dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 69 sts. =Next row:= K1. Purl to last 3 sts. P2tog. K1. Work 6 rows ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off.

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

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew all seams. Thread elastic through eyelets at waist.

=BOY'S KNICKERS=--_Not illustrated_

_To wear with (L) and (H) illustrated on page 35_

MATERIALS: =BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE=. 3 ozs. Length of elastic.

1 year--Two No. 11 Needles. Tension: 7-1/2 sts. = 1 inch.
1-1/2 years--Two No. 10 Needles. Tension: 7 sts. = 1 inch.
2 years--Two No. 9 Needles. Tension: 6-1/2 sts. = 1 inch.

Work as given for Boy's Knickers, see above.

_Out and About!_

(=A=) =GIRL'S DRESS=--_Illustrated on page 34_

MATERIALS: =BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE=. 5 ozs. Cherry Bloom. 3
Buttons.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.=
Width all round at underarm 20 ins. 20-1/2 ins. 21 ins.
Length from top of shoulder 14-1/2 " 15 " 16 "
Length of sleeve underarm seam 2-1/2 " 2-1/2 " 2-1/2 "

PATTERN: =1st row:= K2. *Wl. fwd. K3. K3tog. K3. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =2nd and alternate rows:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =3rd row:= K2. *K1. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =5th row:= K2. *K2. Wl. fwd. K1. K3tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K3. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =7th row:= K2. *K3. Wl. fwd. K3tog. Wl. fwd. K4. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =8th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. These 8 rows complete one pattern.

FRONT: Cast on 135 sts. =1st row:= K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. Work 10 complete patterns. =Next row:= *K2tog. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K3tog. 67 sts. on needle. Proceed:- =1st row:= K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 4 times. =6th row:= K1. *K6. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K6. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 72 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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. Continue even until armhole measures 2-1/4 ins. from first shaping ending with purl row.

=To shape neck:= =1st row:= K9. *K2tog. Wl. fwd. Repeat from * to last 11 sts. K2tog. K9. =2nd row:= K1. P10. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 12 sts. K1. P10. K1. =3rd row:= K9. K2tog. Wl. fwd. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 12 sts. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K9. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows once, then 2nd row once. =7th row:= K9. K2tog. Wl. fwd. (K1. P1) twice. K1. Cast off 23 sts. in Moss st. (K1. P1) twice. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K9. Working on last 16 sts. for shoulder proceed:- =1st row:= K1. P10. (K1. P1) twice. K1. =2nd row:= K1. (P1. K1) twice. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K9. Repeat these 2 rows until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping ending with 2nd row.

=To shape shoulder:= Cast off 8 sts. K1. P2. (K1. P1) twice. K1. =Next row:= K1. (P1. K1) twice. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Cast off. Join wool at neck edge and working on remaining 16 sts. proceed:- =1st row:= K1. (P1. K1) twice. Purl to last st. K1. =2nd row:= K9. K2tog. Wl. fwd. (K1. P1) twice. K1. Repeat these 2 rows until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping ending with 1st. row.

=To shape shoulder:= Cast off 8 sts. K1. K2tog. Wl. fwd. (K1. P1) twice. K1. =Next row:= K1. (P1. K1) twice. P2. K1. Cast off.

BACK: Work exactly as given for Front to 72 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--11 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--12 ins._=)= ending with purl row.

=To make Back Opening and shape armhole:= =1st row:= K39. Turn. Leave remaining sts. on spare needle. =2nd and alternate rows:= (K1. P1) twice. K1. Purl to last st. K1. =3rd row:= Cast off 4 sts. Knit to last 5 sts. K1. (P1. K1) twice. Keeping border of 5 Moss sts. at neck edge, dec. 1. st. at armhole edge every alternate row 4 times, at same time when neck opening measures 1-1/4 ins. ending at armhole edge, make 1st. buttonhole as follows:- Knit to last 5 sts. K1. P1. w.r.n. P2tog. K1. Working a 2nd buttonhole 1-1/4 ins. above 1st. continue even until armhole measures 3-1/2 ins. from first shaping ending at armhole edge. Proceed:-

=1st row:= K10. *K2tog. Wl. fwd. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K1. (P1. K1) twice. =2nd row:= *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 11 sts. K1. P9. K1. =3rd row:= (3rd buttonhole). K10. K2tog. Wl. fwd. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K1. P1. w.r.n. P2tog. K1. =4th row:= As 2nd row.

=To shape shoulder:= Cast off 8 sts. K2. K2tog. Wl. fwd. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =2nd row:= *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Cast off.

=(A) GIRL'S DRESS (Continued)=

Cast on 6 sts. Knit across 33 sts. from spare needle. 39 sts. on needle. =1st row:= K1. Purl to last 5 sts. (K1. P1) twice. K1. =2nd row:= (K1. P1) twice. K1. Knit to end of row. Keeping Moss st. border at neck edge, at armhole edge cast off 4 sts. once. Dec. 1. st. every alternate row 4 times. Continue even until armhole measures 3-1/2 ins. from first shaping ending at neck edge. Proceed:- =1st row:= (K1. P1) twice. K1. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 10 sts. K10. =2nd row:= K1. P9. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =3rd row:= K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to last 12 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K10. Shape shoulder to correspond to other side.

SLEEVES: Cast on 37 sts. =1st row:= K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. =9th row:= K1. *K2tog. Wl. fwd. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. =10th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =11th row:= K1. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 55 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until sleeve measures 2-1/2 ins. from beginning. Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 15 sts. on needle. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

(=A=) =GIRL'S POKE BONNET=--_Illustrated on page 34_

MATERIALS: =BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE=. 2 ozs. Cherry Bloom. One
Medium Crochet Hook. 3 yds. Ribbon. 3/4 yd. Millinery Wire.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.=
Width all round at face 13 ins. 13-1/2 ins. 14 ins.

CROWN: Cast on 83 sts. =1st row:= K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 9 times. =11th row:= (wrong side of work facing). Knit. =12th row:= K1. *(P1. K1) twice. Inc. 2 sts. in next st. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. Repeat from * 5 times. (P1. K1) twice. Inc. 2. sts. in next st. (K1. P1) twice. K1. 97 sts. on needle. Continue even in Moss st. until work measures 5 ins. from beginning. With right side of work facing proceed:-

=1st decreasing row:= K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 4 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 5 times. Repeat from * to end of row. Work 3 rows even in Moss st. also after each of the following decreasing rows. =2nd decreasing row:= K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 3 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 4 times. Repeat from * to end of row. =3rd decreasing row:= K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) twice. K3tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. Repeat from * to end of row. =4th decreasing row:= K1. *P3tog. K1. P1. K3tog. (P1. K1) twice. Repeat from * to end of row. =5th decreasing row:= K1. *P3tog. K3tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Break wool. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely.

BRIM: With right side of work and front edge of crown facing pick up and knit 1. st. in each st. of the knit row 11 rows from front edge of crown. 83 sts. on needle. =Next row:= (K1. P1) twice. P7. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. purl ways. P5. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. P2. (P1. K1) twice. 94 sts. on needle. Proceed:-

=1st row:= (K1. P1) twice, w.o.n. K2tog. *Wl. fwd. K3. K3tog. K3. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. =2nd and alternate rows:= (K1. P1) twice. Purl to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. =3rd row:= (K1. P1) twice. w.o.n. K2tog. *K1. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. =5th row:= (K1. P1) twice. w.o.n. K2tog. *K2. Wl. fwd. K1. K3tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K3. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. =7th row:= (K1. P1) twice. w.o.n. K2tog. *K3. Wl. fwd. K3tog. Wl. fwd. K4. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. =8th row:= As 2nd row. =9th row:= *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (P1. K1) twice. Work 5 rows Moss st. Cast off in Moss st.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew seam of crown to within 3-1/2 ins. of Front edge. Placing the millinery wire along the edge of the brim, work 1 row s.c. along edge, working into each st. twice and catching the wire in with each st. Turn wire back about 1 inch at each end and oversew along edge of brim. Work 1 row s.c. along front edge and neck edge of crown. Sew edge of brim along side of crown at each side. Make ribbon rosettes and sew to each side as illustrated.

=(AA) GIRL'S COAT=--_Illustrated on page 34_

MATERIALS: =BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE=. 6 ozs. Cherry Bloom. 3
Buttons.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.=
Width all round at underarm 21 ins. 21-1/2 ins. 22 ins.
Length from top of shoulder 14-1/2 " 15 " 16 "
Length of sleeve underarm seam 7-1/2 " 8-1/2 " 9 "

_If Leggings are required for this coat you will require 4 ozs. BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE. Use No. 11 needles for 1 yr. size, No. 10 needles for 1-1/2 yr. size and No. 9 needles for 2 yr. size. Follow the instructions as given for the leggings of the Overall Suit, see pages 42 and 43._

=The Coat is worked in one piece to the armhole.=

Cast on 255 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. Proceed:-

**=1st row:= (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *Wl. fwd. K3. K3tog. K3. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. =2nd and alternate rows:= (K1. P1) 3 times. Purl to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. =3rd row:= (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *K1. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. =5th row:= (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *K2. Wl. fwd. K1. K3tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K3. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. =7th row:= (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *K3. Wl. fwd. K3tog. Wl. fwd. K4. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. =8th row:= (K1. P1) 3 times. Purl to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times.** Repeat from ** to ** 9 times. =Next row:= (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. (K2tog.) 30 times. Turn. 37 sts. on needle for Right Front. Leave remaining sts. on spare needle.

RIGHT FRONT: =1st row:= *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 7 sts. P1. (P1. K1) 3 times. =2nd row:= (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =3rd row:= *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 7 sts. P1. (P1. K1) 3 times. =4th row:= (1st. buttonhole). K1. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. w.o.n. K2tog. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Repeat 1st. row once. =6th row:= (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *K5. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * 3 times. Knit to end of row. 41 sts. on needle. Keeping Front border and eyelet edge, and remainder of work in Stocking st. continue even until work from beginning measures 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--11 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--12 ins._=)= ending at armhole edge.

=To shape armhole:= Still keeping Front border and working 2nd buttonhole 2-1/2 ins. above 1st. at armhole edge cast off 4 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every alternate row to 33 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 3-1/4 ins. from first shaping ending at Front edge. =Next row:= (3rd buttonhole). K1. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. w.o.n. K2tog. Knit to end of row. =Next row:= K1. Purl to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times.

=To shape neck:= At neck edge cast off 14 sts. Knit to end of row. Continue dec. 1. st. at neck edge 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. every alternate row twice.

BACK: Join wool and work across 123 sts. from spare needle, as follows:- K5. (K2tog.) 27 times. K5. (K2tog.) 27 times. K5. Turn. 69 sts. on needle. Leave remaining sts. on spare needle. Proceed:-

=1st row:= K1 *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 4 times. =6th row:= *K7. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * 7 times. Knit to end of row. 77 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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. 61 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.

=To shape shoulders:= Cast off 8 sts. beginning next 4 rows. Cast off.

(_Continued on page 40_)

=(B) GIRL'S FLARED COAT=--_Illustrated on page 34_

MATERIALS: =P & B SUPERIOR DOUBLE KNITTING=. 8 ozs. Moss Green.
4 Buttons.

=For Needles and Tension see Legging Suit page 46.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.=
Width all round at underarm 21 ins. 21-1/2 ins. 22 ins.
Length from top of shoulder 13-1/2 " 14 " 15 "
Length of sleeve underarm seam 7-1/2 " 8-1/2 " 9 "

BACK: Cast on 92 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. =6th row:= Knit. =7th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 6th and 7th rows 3 times.

=1st decreasing row:= (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K9. K2tog. K5) 4 times. Work 7 rows Stocking st. after this and 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th decreasing rows.

=2nd decreasing row:= (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K7. K2tog. K5) 4 times. =3rd decreasing row:= (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K5. K2tog. K5) 4 times. =4th decreasing row:= (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K3. K2tog. K5) 4 times. =5th decreasing row:= (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. K2tog. K5) 4 times. =6th decreasing row:= (K5. Sl. 1. K2tog. p.s.s.o. K5) 4 times. 44 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 8 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--9 ins._=)= ending with knit row. Knit 5 rows Garter st. =Next row:= Knit, increasing to 48 sts. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 9-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--10 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--11 ins._=)= ending with purl row.

=To shape armholes:= Cast off 3 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and alternate row to 38 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping, ending with purl row. Cast off.

RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 49 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. =6th row:= Knit.=7th row:= K1. Purl to last 3 sts. K3. Repeat 6th and 7th rows 3 times.

=1st decreasing row:= K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K9. K2tog. K5) twice. Work 7 rows Stocking st. after this and 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th decreasing rows.

=2nd decreasing row:= K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K7. K2tog. K5) twice. =3rd decreasing row:= K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K5. K2tog. K5) twice. =4th decreasing row:= K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K3. K2tog. K5) twice. =5th decreasing row:= K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. K2tog. K5) twice. =6th decreasing row:= K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K2tog. p.s.s.o. K5) twice. 25 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 8 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs--9 ins._=)= ending with knit row. =Next row:= Knit. =Next row:= (1st buttonhole). K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Knit to end of row. Knit 3 rows Garter st. _Next row:_ Knit, increasing to 27 sts. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 9-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--10 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--11 ins._=)=, working 2nd buttonhole 10 rows above 1st. in Garter st. border.

=To shape armhole:= Working 2 more buttonholes 10 rows apart, at armhole edge cast off 3 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every alternate row to 22 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 3 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: Keeping the 3 Border sts. at the end instead of beginning of row as follows:- =1st decreasing row:= (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K9. K2tog. K5) twice. K3. =2nd row:= K3. Purl to last st. K1. Work to correspond to Right Front, omitting buttonholes and being careful to have all shapings at opposite side.

SLEEVES: Cast on 20 sts. Work exactly as given for Legging Suit, see page 46.

COLLAR: Cast on 12 sts. Work exactly as given for Legging Suit, see page 46.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew collar to neck, placing ends 2 sts. from each front edge. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

=(C) GIRL'S OR BOY'S CARDIGAN=

_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.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.=
Width all round at underarm 21 ins. 21-1/2 ins. 22 ins.
Length from top of shoulder 10 " 10-1/2 " 11 "
Length of sleeve underarm seam 7-1/2 " 8-1/2 " 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. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--6-1/2 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. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--9-1/2 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. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--6-1/2 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 7-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8-1/2 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.

=(D) GIRL'S DRESS=

_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.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.=
Width all round at underarm 20 ins. 20-1/2 ins. 21 ins.
Length from top of shoulder 14-1/2 " 15 " 16 "
Length of sleeve underarm seam 3-1/2 " 3-1/2 " 3-1/2 "

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 8-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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:-

(_Continued on page 40_)

_Playing in the Sun.._

=SUN SUIT=

MATERIALS: =3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL.= 2 ozs. Sky Blue.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.=
Length from top to crotch at Front 12-1/2 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 7-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--8-1/2 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 3/4 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. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--10-1/2 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 7-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs--8 ins._=) (=_2 yrs.--8-1/2 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 3/4 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.

=(E) GIRL'S COAT=--_Illustrated on page 34_

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.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.=
Width all round at underarm 21 ins. 21-1/2 ins. 22 ins.
Length from top of shoulder 14-1/2 " 15 " 16 "
Length of sleeve underarm seam 7-1/2 " 8-1/2 " 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 1/2 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. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8-1/2 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 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--14-1/2 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 1/2 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 1/2 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 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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 7-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--9 ins._=)=. Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 18 sts. Cast off.

COLLAR: Cast on 20 sts. Knit 9-1/2 ins. Garter st. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--10 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--10-1/2 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.

=(AA) GIRL'S COAT= (_continued from page 37_)

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 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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 7-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8-1/2 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.

=(D) GIRL'S DRESS= (_Continued from page 38_)

=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 3-1/2 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.

=(I) BOY'S PULLOVER= With Short and Long Sleeves.--_Illustrated on page_ 35

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.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.=
Width all round at underarm 20 ins. 20-1/2 ins. 21 ins.
Length from top of shoulder 10-1/2 " 11-1/2 " 13 "
Length of short sleeve underarm seam 2-1/2 " 2-1/2 " 2-1/2 "
Length of long sleeve underarm seam 7-1/2 " 8-1/2 " 9 "

Wind 4 small balls (T). Cut 6 strands (T) 1-1/2 yds. long and 6 strands (P) 1 yd. long. Wind remaining (P) into 3 balls. Cut 6 strands (Y) 1/2 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 6-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs_.--_7-1/2 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 3-1/2 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 2-1/2 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 1/2 inch ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off in ribbing.

SHORT SLEEVES: Cast on 48 sts. Work 1/2 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 2-1/2 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 7-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs_.--_8-1/2 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.

=OVERALL SUIT=

(_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.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.=
=Pullover:=
Width all round at underarm 20 ins. 20-1/2 ins. 21 ins.
Length from top of shoulder 11 " 11-1/2 " 12 "
Length of sleeve underarm seam 7-1/2 " 8-1/2 " 9 "
=Leggings:=
Length of Front seam 8-1/2 " 9 " 9-1/2 "
Length of leg seam to ankle 10-1/2 " 11 " 11-1/2 "

PULLOVER--FRONT: Cast on 72 sts. Work 1-1/2 ins. ribbing (K1. P1) inc. 4 sts. in last row. 76 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 5-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--6 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--6-1/2 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. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--7-1/2 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. 9-3/4 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--10-1/4 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--10-3/4 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 3/4 inch ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off loosely in ribbing.

BACK: Work exactly as given for Front until work from beginning measures 9-3/4 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--10-1/4 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--10-3/4 ins._=)= ending with purl row. Work 3/4 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 7-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8-1/2 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_)

=LEGGINGS WITH FEET=

**RIGHT LEG: Cast on 76 sts. Work 1/2 inch ribbing (K1. P1). =Next row:= *Rib 2. w.r.n. P2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Work 1-1/2 ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Working in Stocking st. proceed:-