Chapter I: Part 1

Transcriber's Note: In this text version the instructions for designs, which were split over intermittent pages, have been presented in one place for easier following.

_by Mary Hoyer_

Directions on page 9

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_Mothers of All Young Americans_

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_A Convalescing Jacket Ensemble_

No. 800

_Needles_--_1 Pair Bone Nos. 3 and 7 American Standard._

_Material_--_8 one ounce balls, pink Saxony, Mother's. 2--one ounce
balls, pink Saxony, Baby's. One-half ounce contrasting shade,
Saxony._

_Scale_--_13 sts to 2 inches, No. 7 needles. Size 34 mother's, 3
months, baby's._

MOTHER'S JACKET

_Back_--With No. 7 needles, cast on 135 sts, *K 3, sl 1 st, repeat from *across row, ending with K 3, P back. Repeat these 2 rows for 8 inches. Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next 2 rows for underarm (127 sts). K 2 tog at beg of the next 8 rows (119 sts). Continue in pattern for 2 more inches. Change to No. 3 needles, on right side, *P 2, K 1, repeat from *across row, ending with P 2. On next row, K 2, P 1 across row. Repeat these 2 rows, for 5 inches. Bind off 7 sts at beg of the next 10 rows, bind off remaining 49 sts for back of neck.

_Right Front_--With No. 7 needles, cast on 71 sts, work in pattern for 81/2 inches. Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next row at underarm, P 2 tog at beg of the next 4 rows at underarm. Work even for 2 more inches. At beg of the next row at front, bind off 4 sts. Change to No. 3 needles and repeat yoke pattern (P 2, K 1) for 3 inches, bind off 10 sts at beg of the next row at neck edge. Now K 2 tog at beg of every row at neck edge, until 39 sts remain. Bind off 7 sts at beg of every row at shoulder, 5 times and continue to K 2 tog at neck edge, until all sts are bound off. Work left front to correspond.

_Sleeves_--With No. 3 needles, cast on 65 sts, work in pattern, P 2, K 1, ending with P 2. Next row, K 2, P 1, ending row with K 2, repeat these 2 rows for 3 inches. Work 1 more row and inc 1 st at beg and end of row. Change to No. 7 needles and work in pattern, K 3, slip 1 st, end row with K 3. P back. Continue to work in pattern and inc 1 st at beg and end of every 6th row until you have 107 sts. Work even until sleeve measures 20 inches from cuff or desired length to underarm. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then bind off 2 sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Now K 2 tog at beg and end of every K row until 53 sts remain, bind off. Sew up seams at underarm and shoulder, sew up sleeves and insert into armhole gathering at top a little. Hem the 4 bound off sts at front. Work 2 rows of s c around yoke and neck working 3 loops for buttonholes on right side of yoke, on first row. With contrasting shade start smocking on right hand side at bottom of yoke. Sew the first 2 K sts tog, then the next 2 K sts, leave the thread loose between the 2 smocked sts. Repeat across row. Start 2nd row, turn, skip first K st and work back in same manner. Work fronts and 5 rows of smocking on cuffs in same manner. Sew on buttons.

BABY'S JACKET

_Back_--With No. 7 needles, cast on 91 sts, *K 3, sl 1 st, repeat from *across row, ending with K 3, P back. Repeat these 2 rows for 4 inches. Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next 2 rows (83 sts). Work in pattern for 3/4 inch more. With No. 3 needles, *P 2, K 1 (right side), repeat from *across row, ending with P 2. Next row, K 2, P 1, repeat these 2 rows for 21/4 inches. Bind off 6 sts at beg of the next 8 rows, bind off remaining 35 sts for back of neck.

_Right Front_--With No. 7 needles, cast on 47 sts, work in pattern for 4 inches, bind off 4 sts at beg of the next row at underarm, K back. Purl 2 sts tog at underarm, work pattern for 3/4 inch more. Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next row at front edge (hem). With No. 3 needles, *P 2, K 1, repeat from *across row, next row K 2, P 1, across row. Repeat these 2 rows for 11/2 inches. At beg of next row at front edge, bind off 6 sts, then K 2 tog at beg of every row at neck edge, until you have 27 sts left. Bind off 6 sts at beg of the next 4 rows at shoulder edge and continue to K 2 tog at neck edge, until all sts are bound off. Work left front to correspond.

_Sleeves_--With No. 3 needles, cast on 44 sts, P 2, K 1, across row. Next row, K 2, P 1, repeat these 2 rows for 1 inch. With No. 7 needles, K 3, slip 1 st, ending with K 3 (K last 2 sts tog), P back. Work in pattern, increasing 1 st at each end, every inch, until sleeve measures 4 inches (51 sts). Work 1 inch even. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows. K 2 tog at beg of every row, until you have 35 sts left, bind off. Sew up seams at underarm and shoulder, sew up sleeves and insert into armhole gathering at top a little. Hem the 4 bound off sts at front. Work 2 rows of s c around yoke and neck working 2 loops for buttonholes on right side of yoke, on first row. With contrasting shade start smocking on right hand side at bottom of yoke. Sew the first 2 K sts tog, then the next 2 K sts, leave the thread loose between the 2 smocked sts. Repeat across row. Start 2nd row turn, skip first K st and work back in same manner. Work fronts and 3 rows of smocking on cuffs in same manner. Sew on buttons.

BOOTIES

With No. 3 needles, cast on 47 sts, *K 3, sl 1 st, repeat from *across row, ending with K 3, P back. Repeat these 2 rows for 4 inches. On right side, K 1, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row, P back. K 15, then P 2, K 1, for 17 sts, turn, K 2, P 1 for 17 sts. Repeat these 2 rows on 17 sts for 26 rows, break thread. Holding right side toward you, pick up 12 sts on side of instep, K across front of instep, pick up 12 sts on other side of instep, K on last 15 sts. K 7 rows even. *On next row dec 1 st at each end and 4 sts spaced at equal distances apart. K 3 rows even, repeat from *2 times, bind off. Sew seam at sole and back. With 2 strands of yarn, ch 90 sts. Tape thru beading. Sew 1/2 inch hem in top of bootie.

The very smartest thing for the convalescing mother and child is this matching ensemble in shell pink with Turquoise smocking. Mother wears a jacket--and baby too wears a jacket with booties to match.

_Detailed illustration of Booties on Page 5._

_Directions on opposite page._]

_His Majesty_

No. 801

KNITTED INFANT SET

Size--Infant

_Needles_--_1 Pair American Standard No. 3 (or Circular)._

_Material_--_Saxony--3 fold. Sacque--2 one ounce balls. Cap--1 one
ounce ball. Booties--One-half ounce._

_Gauge_--_8 sts to one inch._

SACQUE

Starting at neck, cast on 78 sts. K 3 rows. Row 1--K 3, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row, ending with Y O, K 2 tog, K 1. Row 2--K 1 row. Row 3--*K 3, inc in next st, repeat from *across row, do not inc in last 4 sts thruout yoke. Rows 4-5-6-7--K. Repeat from Row 1 to 7, 3 more times. P 1 row, K 1 row, for 6 rows, keeping first and last 3 sts K on purled rows for border. K 1 row on purled side. Repeat Row 3. K 3 rows. Repeat rows 1 to 5 inclusive (282 sts). K 100 sts, K back on 58 sts for sleeve. *P 1 row, K 1 row for 6 rows on sleeve. K 6 rows (3 ribs), making a dec at beg and end of first K row, repeat from *2 times. P 1 row, K 1 row for 6 rows, on 6th row, *K 3, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. K 6 rows. Repeat rows 1 and 2. K 4 rows, bind off loosely on wrong side. K across back and 2nd sleeve (140 sts), K back on 58 sts for sleeve. Work sleeve same as other sleeve. Fasten thread and K over front 42 sts. K back having all sts on needle. *P 1 row, K 1 row for 6 rows, always keeping first and last 3 sts K on purled rows for border. K 6 rows (3 ribs). Repeat from *2 times. K 1 row, P 1 row for 6 rows. K 4 rows, bind off loosely on wrong side. With double strands of yarn, chain 100 sts, tape thru beading at neck. Sew up sleeve seams.

CAP

With No. 1 Needles, cast on 92 sts, K 2, P 2 for 3/4 of an inch. Change to No. 3 needles, *P 1 row, K 1 row for 6 rows. K 6 rows (3 ribs), repeat from *3 more times. P 1 row, K 1 row for 6 rows. On next K row, bind off 31 sts loosely, K 30, bind off 31 sts, loosely. Fasten thread at beginning of the 30 sts and work in garter st for 1 inch. On next row, *dec 5 sts at equal distances apart. Work 1 inch even, repeat from *once, work 1/2 inch even. Sew sides to back piece. With No. 1 needles, pick up (on right side) 80 sts across bottom of cap and K 2, P 2 for 4 rows. Next row, K 1, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. K 2, P 2 for 6 more rows, bind off loosely. Make a chain of s c about 21 inches long with 2 strands of yarn, tape thru beading.

Picture the king or queen of your household be-decked in this Saxony Cap, Sacque, and Bootie ensemble. The young Heir surely deserves to look his--or her--best at all times.

Smocked booties are detail of Booties Style 800. Directions on Page 2.]

KNEE BOOTIE

With No. 3 needles, cast on 48 sts, K 1, P 1, ribbing for 6 rows. K 1, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. Continue to K 1, P 1, for 6 rows.

To start knee shaping: K 31, turn, K 14, turn, K 15, turn, K 16, turn. Continue to K 1 st more on every row for 20 rows, then K 2 sts more on every row until all 48 sts are on needle. *Work 1 inch even, dec 1 st at beg and end of next row, repeat from *until back seam measures 41/2 inches from ribbing (40 sts). Beading: K 1, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. K 3 ribs. Now K across 27 sts, turn, K 14 sts, turn, on these 14 sts, K 24 rows (12 ribs), for instep. Break thread. Holding right side toward you, pick up 12 sts on side of instep. Continue across front of instep, pick up 12 sts on other side of instep, K on last 13 sts (64 sts). K 7 rows even. *On next row, dec 1 st at each end and 4 sts spaced at equal distances apart. K 3 rows even, repeat from *2 times. Bind off, sew seam at sole and back. With 2 strands of yarn, Ch 90 sts. Tape thru beading.

SHORT BOOTIES

With No. 3 needles, cast on 40 sts loosely. K 5 rows (3 ribs). On next row, K 1, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. *K 3 ribs. K 1 row, P 1 row for 6 rows, repeat from *once. K 3 ribs. Next row, K 1 *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. K 3 ribs. Now K across 27 sts, turn, K 14 sts, turn, on these 14 sts, K 24 rows (12 ribs) for instep.

Break thread. Holding right side toward you, pick up 12 sts on side of instep. Continue across front of instep, pick up 12 sts on other side of instep, K on last 13 sts (64 sts). K 7 rows even. *On next row, dec 1 st at each end and 4 sts spaced at equal distances apart. K 3 rows even, repeat from *2 times. Bind off, sew seam at sole and back. With 2 strands of yarn, Ch 90 sts. Tape thru beading.

_Baby's Three-Piece Crocheted Set_

No. 802

Size 6 months

_1 Bone Crochet hook, size 3._

_Material_--_Baby Zephyr Pompadour. 3 one ounce balls pink. 1 one
ounce ball, blue. For Sacque, Cap and Booties._

SACQUE

_Row 1_--With pink, ch 62 sts (to measure 91/2 inches, loosely), work 1 s c in 2nd ch from hook, 1 s c in next st, 2 s c in next ch, 1 s c in each of the next 2 ch, *skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 2 ch, 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 ch, repeat from *across row, ending with 3 s c (10 points).

_Row 2_--Ch 1, turn, work 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts (picking up back loop only), 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, *skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from *across row, ending with 3 s c, do not break thread.

_Row 3_--With blue, ch 1, turn, repeat row 2 for 2 rows of blue. Alternate pink and blue every 2 rows, until you have 18 rows.

_Row 19_--Ch 1, turn, follow pattern for 3 points and end with 3 s c (19 s c for shoulder) work on these 19 sts for 9 rows. Ch 12 sts loosely at neck edge. S c in 2nd ch from hook, s c in next st, *2 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, skip 1 st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from *across row, ending with 3 s c (5 points). Work on these 5 points for 15 rows, break thread. With blue, attach yarn at neck edge and work over 3 points, ending with 3 s c. Work to correspond to other front. The front just completed will have 1 more row than the other side. Continue with pink, ch 4, turn, *skip 2 sts, work 4 d c in next st, picking up both threads, skip 3 sts, 1 d c in next st, 1 d c in last st just skipped (making an X), repeat from *across front, ending with 4 d c in last st, ch 10, work 4 d c in first st on back, skip 3 sts, 1 d c in next st, 1 d c in st just skipped, repeat between **across back, ending with a shell. Ch 10 for underarm and continue across front, beg with a shell ending row with 1 d c in last st. Ch 4, turn, *skip 2 d c, d c in next st, d c in st just skipped, 4 d c between the X pattern, repeat from *across front. Skip 1 ch, work 4 d c in next ch, skip 3 ch, d c in next ch, d c in st just skipped. Skip 2 ch, 4 d c in next ch. Follow pattern across back, underarm and front; end row with 1 d c in ch 3 at beg of row. Ch 4, work remainder of sacque same as last 2 rows for 8 more rows. Break thread.

Baby Graduates with highest honors from Style 801 to this set for that afternoon stroll with mother. Just the thing to wear to get those beneficial sunrays. Made in delicate pink and blue of Baby Zephyr Pompadour.]

_Scallop_--With blue, fasten thread at left hand corner, ch 1, *work 6 d c in center of X pattern, s c in center of next pattern, repeat from *end row with a shell and s c in corner.

With pink, fasten thread at front edge on right side and s c up front, then ch 3 at neck edge, *skip 1 st, d c in next st, repeat from *around neck, s c down left front. Work picot on bottom as follows: *ch 1, loosely, sl st into next st, repeat from *around bottom, break thread.

_Sleeves_--With pink fasten thread at underarm, work 1 s c around armhole. Row 1--Ch 4, *skip 2 s c, work 4 d c in next st, skip 3 s c, d c in next st, d c in st just skipped, repeat from *around row, ending with d c in same st as ch at beg of row (8 shell, 8 X patterns), sl st in 3rd ch. Sl st 3 more sts, ch 4. Row 2--Work 4 d c between next X pattern, continue pattern around row and end row same as Row 1. Work 11 more rows in same manner. On 14th row, work 3 d c in X pattern and an X pattern in each shell.

_Cuff_--Work 2 rows of s c with pink (decreasing every 5th st on first row). Work 2 rows of blue. Sl st at end of last row, Ch 1.

_Scallops_--With blue, *skip 2 s c, work 6 d c in next st, skip 2 s c, s c in next st, repeat from *around row. With Pink, *ch 1, loosely, sl st into next st, repeat from *around row, break thread.

_Cord_--With 1 strand of pink and blue, make a ch 22 inches in length, tape thru beading. Make a ch 9 inches long tape thru end of yoke.

CAP

Ch 3, join, work 7 s c in ring, then work 2 s c in each st, until there are 24 sts around. Inc in every 5th st, until there are 45 sts around. Now inc in every 10th st, until there are 73 sts around, sl st in next st. To start pattern: Row 1--Ch 4, *skip 1 s c, work 5 d c in next st, skip 2 s c, d c in next st, d c in last st just skipped (making an X pattern), repeat from *around row ending with 1 d c in same st at beg of ch 3, join in 3rd st of ch at beg of row. (15 shell, 15 X patterns). Sl st over 3 sts of first shell at beg of row, ch 4. Row 2--*Work 5 d c between X of row below, 1 d c between 3rd and 4th d c of next shell, 1 d c between 2nd and 3rd d c of same shell (making an X), repeat from *around row, ending with 1 d c in same st at beg of row. Sl st in 3rd ch at beg of row, sl st over 3 d c, ch 4. Row 3--Work 5 d c in center of X pattern, work an X in next shell, continue around row, ending with sl st in ch 3 at beg of row, sl st over 3 d c, ch 4. Row 4--Repeat row 2. Row 5--Make an X in next shell of row below, work in pattern around row for 13 shells, 12 X patterns, end row with 1 d c in 2nd d c of next shell, ch 4, turn. Row 6--make an X pattern in first shell, continue pattern around row, ending with X pattern in last shell, make 1 d c in 3rd ch at beg of row, ch 3, turn. Work 7 more rows in this manner.

_Band_--Ch 1, turn, *work 1 s c in each of the first 2 sts, 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, repeat from *across row, end with 3 s c, ch 1, turn. Row 2--*1 s c in each of the first 2 sts, picking up back thread only, 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, skip 1 st, repeat from *across row, ending with 3 s c. With contrasting shade work 2 rows. Alternating 2 rows of each color once more. With 1 strand of pink, 1 strand of blue work 2 rows of s c around back of cap, skipping a few sts in each row to fit nape of neck.

_Ties_--At end of last row, ch 48 sts, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 4, sl st in same st. Make 2 more ch 4 loops, break thread, fasten thread at other side of cap and work in same manner.

BOOTIES

_Instep_--With Pink, ch 13, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 s c in next st, 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, skip 1 st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the last 3 sts. Ch 1, turn. Row 2--Work 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts (picking up back st), 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, skip 1 st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the last 3 sts, do not break thread. Work 2 rows of contrasting shade, alternating 2 rows of each color, until you have 10 rows. With pink, ch 28 sts loosely and sl st to other end. S c in each st around instep and chs, for 5 rnds. Work 5 more rnds, decreasing 3 sts to each rnd, do not have decreases come over those of previous rnd, break thread and sew seam of sole. Work 2 rows of s c around top of bootie, decreasing 3 sts in each rnd, join with a sl st. Ch 4, skip 1 st, work *1 d c in next st, ch 1, repeat from * (19 d c), join with a sl st. Ch 3, skip ch 3 of row below. *Work 4 d c between next 2 d c, skip 1 d c, d c between next 2 d c, d c between last 2 d c just skipped (an X pattern), repeat from *around row, end row with 1 d c in same st as ch 3 at beg of row, sl st in 3rd ch. Sl st over 3 sts, ch 4, work 4 d c between first X pattern, make an X pattern over next shell, end row same as first row. Work 3 more rows in same manner. With blue, work scallops as follows: Sl st over 3 sts, ch 1, *work 6 d c in X pattern, s c in center of next scallop, repeat from *around bootie; sl st in same st at beg of row. With pink, *ch 1, loosely, sl st in next st, repeat from *around row. With 1 strand of pink, 1 blue, ch 74 sts, tape thru bootie and tie.

_Royal Highness_

No. 803

CAPE AND HOOD IN "SUMMER SKY BLUE"

Size--6 months to 1 year

_Needles_--_1 pair American Standard No. 2. 1 Circular No. 4._

_Material_--_Paradise Zephyr 10 ounces._

_Gauge_--_6 sts to 1 inch._

CAPE

Starting at neck, with No. 2 needles, cast on 76 sts, K 1, P 1, for 3 rows. Beading: K 1, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. K 1, P 1 for 3 rows, cast on 2 sts. Change to No. 4 circular needle.

_Yoke_--Work in garter st (K each row). Row 1--K 8, *inc 1 st, K 5, repeat from *across row to within last 8 sts, K 8. Do not inc in first and last 8 sts thruout yoke. Cast on 2 sts. Row 2--K 1 row. Row 3--On next row, K back to within last 4 sts, bind off 2 sts for buttonhole, K 2. On next row, cast on 2 sts over those bound off, K across row. *Repeat Row 1 (but do not cast on the 2 sts). K 3 rows even. Repeat from *until you have 182 sts, working 2 more buttonholes, 1 inch apart. On next row, K 24 sts, *slip 1 st, K 18 sts, repeat from *to within 25 sts, slip 1 st, K 24. On next row, K 3, P to within last 3 sts (Purling the sl st), K 3, repeat these 2 rows for 1 inch. On next K row, K 3, inc 1 st, K 9, inc 1 st, K 10, sl 1 st, continuing pattern across row, making an inc in center of each gore. Inc in 4th to last st same as beg of row. Work even for 1 inch. Inc in same manner every inch, until cape measures 11 inches from end of yoke. K 12 rows, 6 ribs, bind off loosely on wrong side.

_Cord_--Ch 3, join, work 5 s c in ring. Work 2 s c in each st, until you have 12 s c. Work even until you have 5 rows. Fill with cotton. S c around decreasing a few sts in each row to close opening. Ch 24 inches. Make another ball in same manner and attach to 2nd end.

Even the baby is thought of when it comes to knitting--perhaps more so than the adult--for here is baby's early fall cape and hood for those evenings when it is just a bit too cool for baby to be without some sort of covering. Here is a practical answer, and an answer soft and alluring. The embroidery on the cape and hood has that "smart touch" that gives the garment a look of regality--for his--or her--_Royal Highness_--the Baby.]

HOOD

Starting at first half of neck edge, with No. 2 needles, cast on 42 sts, K 1, P 1 for 4 rows. Change to No. 4 needles. *K 1 row, P 1 row for 1 inch always knitting first 4 sts on Purled rows for border at front. Now K 2 sts tog at back edge, repeat from *until piece measures 5 inches, 37 sts (measuring after the K 1, P 1 edge). Work 1 inch even. To start peak at top: _Row 1_--K 30 sts, turn. _Row 2_ and all even rows, P back, slipping first st. _Row 3_--K 24, turn. _Row 5_--K 18, turn. _Row 7_--K 12, turn. _Row 9_--K 6, turn.

All sts are now on left hand needle (this completes half of hood). On next row starting at back, K 9, turn. Following row: K 15, turn. Next row K 21, turn. Continue in this manner, increasing 6 sts every other row, until you have 33 sts on right hand needle, turn. P back and on next row, K 37. Work other half to correspond increasing 1 st every inch at back edge. Fold in half and sew seam. Sew hood to cape, starting about 2 inches from beading at beg of cape, gathering across leaving 2 inches at end.

_Linda_

No. 804

COAT AND BONNET

Size 2-4 years

_Needles_--_Bone American Standard No. 5. 1 Bone Crochet Hook, size
5._

_Material_--_Knitting Worsted, 4 Fold. Coat--10 ounces. Bonnet--3
ounces. 5 yards of Hat Cord. 4 Wooden Buttons._

_Gauge_--_6 sts to 1 inch K. 5 sts to 1 inch Cr._

COAT

_Back_--Cast on 108 sts (116 sts, size 4), work in garter st (K each row), for 1 inch. P 1 row, K 1 row, for 2 inches, 3 inches from bottom. On next K row, dec 4 sts as follows: K 2 tog, K 33, K 2 tog, K 34, K 2 tog K 33, K 2 tog (104 sts). Work 1 inch even. K 2 tog, K 32, K 2 tog, K 32, K 2 tog, K 32, K 2 tog (100 sts). Work 1 inch even. Make another dec in same manner, having decreases come directly above those of previous rows, every inch until you have 9 inches, 80 sts. Work 2 inches even or desired length to underarm. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows for under arm, then K 2 tog at beg of the next 4 rows (70 sts). Work 4 rows even. On next K row, *K 3, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row but do not K last 2 sts tog. Yoke is worked in garter st for 3 inches (31/2 inches, size 4). Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next 8 rows, bind off remaining sts for back of neck.

_Left Front_--Cast on 58 sts (60 sts, size 4), work in garter st for 1 inch. K 5 sts for border, P across, K 1 row, P 1 row for 2 inches always K 5 sts on purled rows at front for border. On next K row, dec 2 sts as follows: K 2 tog, K 24, K 2 tog, K 30 (56 sts). Work 1 inch even. K 2 tog, K 23, K 2 tog, K 29 (54 sts). Work 1 inch even. Make another dec in same manner, having decreases come directly above those of previous row, every inch, until you have 9 inches, 44 sts. Work 2 inches even or desired length to underarm. 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, 3 times (38 sts). Work 3 rows even. On next K row, *K 2 tog, K 2 repeat from *across row, K last 5 sts. Work yoke in garter st for 2 inches (21/2 inches, size 4). Bind off 7 sts at neck edge, then K 2 sts tog at beg of every row at neck edge, until you have 20 sts. Bind off 4 sts on next 4 rows that begin at armhole and dec 1 st on every row that begins at neck edge.

_Right Front_--Work to correspond until piece measures 8 inches, measuring on border at front. Work buttonholes as follows: K 3 sts on border side, bind off 2 sts for buttonhole, K across. On next row, cast on 2 sts over those bound off on previous row. Continue same as left side and continue buttonholes 11/2 inches apart.

_Sleeves_--Cast on 32 sts, (36 sts, size 4), work in garter st for 2 inches (21/2 inches, size 4). On next row, *K 2, inc 1 st repeat from *across row (42 sts). *K 1 row, P 1 row for 1 inch, inc 1 st at each end, repeat from *until sleeve measures 6 inches from bottom (50 sts). Work 2 inches even, or desired length to underarm. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 2 sts (5 sts off on each side). K 2 sts tog at beg and end of every 4th row, until you have 28 sts, bind off.

_Pockets_--Cast on 14 sts, P back. Inc in first and last st on K rows, until you have 18 sts. K 1 row, P 1 row, until piece measures 21/4 inches. *K 1, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. K in garter st for 3/4 inch, bind off loosely. Sew fronts and back tog, sew sleeves tog and insert into 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 1/2 inch even. Inc in every 5th st across. Work 1/2 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.

A welcome addition to any young lady's wardrobe. Notice particularly the treatment of the hat--decidedly new and very young ladyish with hand embroidered grosgrain ribbon on the brim and on the pockets. Just the thing for those cool evenings in Summer or Fall.]

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 51/2 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.

_Bonnie Annie Laurie_

ILLUSTRATION ON FRONT COVER

No. 805

PLAID COAT AND BONNET IN ROYAL BLUE

Size 4 to 6 years

_Needles_--_1 Pair American Standard No. 5._

_Material_--_Knitting Worsted, 3 four ounce skeins. Sports Yarn
(for embroidering) Red, Yellow, Green. 16-inch zipper open._

_Gauge_--_51/2 sts to 1 inch._

COAT

_Back_--Starting at bottom, cast on 102 sts, (108 sts, size 6), K 8 rows (4 ribs). P 1 row, K 1 row for 21/2 inches. Now dec 4 sts as follows: K 2 tog, K 31, K 2 tog, K 32, K 2 tog, K 31, K 2 tog (98 sts). Work 1 inch even. Make another dec: K 2 tog, K 30, K 2 tog, K 30, K 2 tog, K 30, K 2 tog (94 sts). *Work 1 inch even and make another dec in same manner, having decreases come directly above those of previous decreases, repeat from *until piece measures 11 inches (66 sts). Work 1 inch even (3 inches, size 6). *Now inc 1 st on each side, work 1 inch even, repeat from *once. Work even until back measures 17 inches or desired length to underarm. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then K 2 tog at beg of the next 6 rows (6 sts off on each side). Work even until armhole measures 5 inches (51/2 inches, size 6), measuring straight up from where the 3 sts were bound off. Bind off 5 sts at beg of the next 6 rows, bind off remaining sts loosely for back of neck.

_Left Front_--Cast on 52 sts (56 sts, size 6). K 8 rows (4 ribs). P 1 row, K 1 row for 21/2 inches, always keeping first 3 sts K on purled rows for border at front. Now dec 2 sts as follows: K 2 tog, K 23, K 2 tog, K 25 (50 sts). Work 1 inch even and *make another dec in same manner, work 1 inch even. Repeat from *until piece measures 11 inches (34 sts). Work 1 inch even (3 inches, size 6). *Now inc 1 st at seam end, work 1 inch even, repeat from *once. Work even until front measures 17 inches or desired length to underarm. Bind off 4 sts at beg of next row for underarm, then K 2 tog at beg of every row at underarm 3 more times. Work even until armhole measures 31/2 inches from where the 4 sts were bound off (4 inches, 6 years). On next row that begins at neck edge, bind off 6 sts. P 2 sts tog at beg of every row at neck edge, until 18 sts remain. Bind off 5 sts at beg of the next 3 rows at shoulder and continue to P 2 tog at neck, until all sts are bound off. Work Right Front to correspond.

Smart, colorful and easy on the eye is this two-piece ensemble for the young lady. The coat is first knit and then the plaid is embroidered in green, yellow and red. The only note of contrasting plainness is in the collar of the coat and the back of the bonnet. The coat closes with a convenient Zipper.]

_Sleeves_--Cast on 38 sts (42 sts, size 6), K 8 rows (4 ribs). Now P 1 row, K 1 row for 21/2 inches, *inc 1 st on each end, work even for 1 inch, repeat from *until sleeve measures 10 inches from beginning (54 sts). Work 1 inch even or desired length to underarm. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then K 2 tog at beg and end of every K row, until 18 sts remain. Work other sleeve in same manner.

Embroidering (see swatch).

Fold back in half at neck edge, place a marker. Count 7 sts on left side of marker. With red yarn insert tapestry needle from wrong side to right side. *Now insert needle over 1 thread and down 1 thread, bringing needle from wrong to right side 2 threads below, repeat from *to bottom of coat. Count 7 sts to right of marker, with red, make another row in same manner. Fasten ends securely. Count 14 sts on either side of these 2 rows and make 1 more row with red, in same manner. With yellow work 1 row on next thread to right side of each red row. Measure 2 inches from bottom of back, with red make a running st, inserting needle over 1 thread and under 2 threads across row, do not pull too tightly. *Skip 17 rows of knitting and on 18th row, make another running st with red, repeat from *to top of coat. With green make 1 row below red in same manner.

_Fronts_--On 5th row from shoulder edge, with red, work from top to bottom same as back. Count 14 rows, with red, make another row in same manner. Measure 2 inches from bottom, work running sts with red and green to match back.

_Sleeves_--Make same st from top of sleeve to bottom starting in center of sleeve, with red and yellow. Skip 14 rows on either side make one more row, with red and yellow. Work running sts with red and green starting 2 inches from bottom of coat, every 18th row to top of sleeve. Sew shoulder seams.

_Collar_--Holding wrong side of coat toward you, pick up 52 sts. P 1 row, K 1 row, knitting first and last 3 sts on P rows for border for 1/2 inch. Inc in every 6th st across row. Work 1/2 inch even. Inc in every 7th st across. Work 1/2 inch even. Inc every 8th st across. Work 1/2 inch even. Work 3 ribs in garter st, bind off loosely on wrong side.

Sew Back to Fronts and sew up sleeves, insert into armholes, having seams meet at underarm. Make two small inverted pleats at top of sleeves. Insert zipper.

BONNET

Starting at side of front. With No. 5 needles, cast on 20 sts, P 1 row, K 1 row for 3 rows, inc 1 st at beg of next row (place marker, this is back edge). Work 3 rows even. Inc 1 st at beg of next row, continue to inc 1 st at beg of every 4th row, until you have 29 sts. Work even until piece measures 8 inches from beg. Now dec 1 st at back edge every 4th row, until you have 20 sts. Work 3 rows even, bind off.

_Back_--Cast on 32 sts. P 1 row, K 1 row, for 1 inch. *On next row, inc 1 st at beg and end, work 1 inch even, repeat from *until piece measures 4 inches, 40 sts. *Now work 3 rows even, dec 1 st at beg and end of next K row, repeat from *2 more times (34 sts). K 2 tog at beg and end of every row, until 26 sts remain. Fold front piece of cap in half crosswise, place marker. Count 9 sts on each side of marker. With red yarn make a running st inserting needle over one thread and under 2 threads across row, do not pull too tightly. Skip 9 sts from other side of marker, work another row in same manner. Work 2 more rows, 18 rows from each side of rows just finished. With green work one more row in same manner 1 st above. Count 8 rows from straight end of piece, work yarn lengthwise with red as follows: *Insert needle over one thread and down one thread bringing needle from wrong to right side 2 threads below. Repeat from *to end of piece. Count 14 rows (about 21/2 inches from end of piece), with red make another row in same manner. With yellow make another row in same manner one thread above.

Sew 1/2 inch hem on straight end of front piece; sew other end to back piece (place marker at center of each piece first). Work 2 rows of s c around bottom of cap. Attach small bows made of grosgrain ribbon leaving ends to tie. Attach feather as shown on illustration.

PURSE

_Purse_--Cast on 26 sts, P 1 row, K 1 row for 4 inches or enough rows to make a perfect square. Work another piece in same manner. Embroider stripes same as in coat about 3/4 inch from sides. Sew 2 sides tog s c around other 2 sides. Strap--Ch 4, work 1 s c in 2nd ch from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts. *Ch 1, turn, work 1 s c in each of the 3 sts, repeat from *until piece measures 8 inches. Sew ends to top of squares. Insert 2 four inch zippers (or 1 zipper if preferred). Attach tassels on zipper ends, made with a few strands of yarn.

_Sunny_

No. 806

SLIP-OVER-CARDIGAN-PANTIES

Size--6 Months to one year

_Needles_--_No. 3 American Standard._

_Material_--_Kashmir Fleece--5 one ounce balls._

_1/2 yard of Elastic._

_13 Pearl Buttons._

_Gauge_--_8 sts to 1 inch._

SLIP-OVER

_Back_--Starting at bottom, cast on 76 sts (80 sts, size 1), K 1, P 1 for 2 inches. K 1 row, P 1 row for 41/2 inches, (5 inches, size 1). Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then K 2 tog at beg of the next 4 rows (64 sts). Work even for 3 inches (31/2 inches, size 1). K 6 rows (3 ribs). On next row K 20, bind off 24 sts loosely, K 20. On these 20 sts, P 1 row, K 1 row for 4 rows, K 2 rows, bind off loosely. Fasten thread at beg of the other shoulder and work in same manner.

The suit consists of slip-over cardigan and panties and is just the thing for a One Year Old to wear when welcoming his--or her--First Birthday Party guests. The king of the house will do justice to this handsome suit.]

_Front_--Work front same as for back to underarm. Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then K 2 tog at beg of the next 4 rows (64 sts). On next purled row, P 31, K 2, P 31. K back. On next purled row, P 25, K 2, P 4, K 2, P 4, K 2, P 25. K back. Continue pattern in this manner 6 more sts in pattern on each side, on purled rows, until all sts are in pattern. Work in pattern until armhole measures same as for back, having last 3 ribs K in garter st. On next row, K 20, bind off 24 sts loosely, K 20. On these 20 sts, K 4 rows (2 ribs), on next row, work buttonholes as follows: K 4 sts at shoulder edge, bind off 2, K 4, bind off 2, K 4, bind off 2, K 2. On next row, cast on 2 sts over those bound off. K 2 more rows, bind off. Work other shoulder to correspond. Fold shoulders tog, having buttonholes overlap the stockinette st band. When picking up sleeve sts, pick up sts thru both pieces at top of shoulder.

_Sleeves_--Pick up 58 sts, starting after the 6 bound off sts, to 6 bound off sts at other end. P back, pick up 2 sts at each end of every row, until all sts are picked up (70 sts). *Work 1/2 inch or 4 rows, K 2 tog at beg and end of next row, repeat from *until sleeve measures 6 inches (46 sts). K 1, P 1 (ribbing), for 1 inch, bind off loosely. Sew on buttons with tape on shoulder piece. Boat is worked in cross stitch as shown on illustration.

CARDIGAN

_Back_--Starting at bottom, cast on 76 sts (80 sts, size 1), K 1, P 1 for 2 inches. K 1 row, P 1 row for 5 inches (51/2 inches, size 1). Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then K 2 tog at beg of the next 4 rows (64 sts). Work even for 3 inches (31/2 inches, size 1). K 6 rows (3 ribs). On next row K 20, bind off 24 sts loosely, K 20. On these 20 sts, P 1 row, K 1 row for 4 rows. (Put other 20 sts on st holder). Now inc 1 st at beg of every K row at neck edge, until you have 30 sts. Cast on 5 sts at neck edge. P 1 row, K 1 row always keeping last 5 sts K on purled rows for border. Work 11/2 inches from beginning of border, then inc 1 st at end of K rows, 2 times at underarm, then cast on 4 sts at underarm. Work even for 5 inches continuing border. K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2 inches, bind off loosely, K 1, P 1. Work right front to correspond. Start buttonholes 1 inch from beg of border as follows: K 3, bind off 2, P across. On next row, cast on 2 sts over those bound off. Continue 5 more buttonholes 11/2 inches apart.

_Band at Neck_--Pick up 82 sts, K 1, P 1 ribbing for 1 row, on next row, K 1, P 1, K 1, bind off 2 sts, K 1, P 1 across row. On next row cast on 3 sts over those bound off. K 1, P 1 for 2 more rows, bind off, K 1, P 1.

_Sleeves_--Pick up 58 sts, starting after the 6 bound off sts, to 6 bound off sts at other end. P back. Pick up 2 sts at each end of every row, until all sts are picked up (70 sts). *Work 1/2 inch or 4 rows, K 2 tog at beg and end of next row, repeat from *until sleeve measures 6 inches (46 sts). K 1, P 1 (ribbing), for 1 inch, bind off loosely. Sew up side seams and sleeves. Sew on buttons with ribbon on wrong side.

PANTIES

Cast on 76 sts, loosely (80 sts, size 1), K 1, P 1 for 6 rows. Next row, K 1, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. K 1, P 1 for 6 more rows. K 1 row, P 1 row for 7 inches from start (71/2 inches, size 1). To start shaping of crotch; K 36, inc in next st, K 2, inc in next st, K 36, P back. K 36, inc in next st, K 4, inc in next st, K 36, P back. K 36 sts and inc in same manner, having 2 more sts between increases until you have 6 sts between increases. Bind off 4 sts at beg of each row (continue to inc for crotch in same manner), until all sts are bound off on each side of crotch (24 sts). K 1 row, P 1 row on these 24 sts (crotch) for 11/2 inches. Cast on 4 sts at end of every row and dec in same manner as you increased, thus having 2 sts less on each K row, between crotch. K 1 row, P 1 row on 76 sts, for 61/2 inches (7 inches, size 1). K 1, P 1, for 6 rows. Next row, K 1, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. K 1, P 1 for 6 more rows, bind off loosely. Pick up 80 sts around each leg, K 1, P 1, ribbing for 1 inch, bind off loosely. Fold tog on wrong side easing longer side in for back. Tape with elastic.

_Land of Nod_

No. 807

FIVE-PIECE ENSEMBLE WITH CARRIAGE ROBE

Size 6 Months to 1 Year

_Needles_--_1 Pair American Standard No. 2 and 4. 4 Double point,
No. 4. (For Mitts)._

_Material_--_Jacket--5 ounces (Germantown 4-Fold used in complete
ensemble). Leggins--5 ounces. Hood--2 ounces. Mitts--1 ounce.
Shoes--1 ounce. Afghan--12 ounces. Imported Angora--2 Balls.
Zipper._

_Gauge_--_6 sts to 1 inch._

JACKET

_Back_--With No. 4 needles, cast on 58 sts. (64 sts, size 1). *P 4 sts, K 2, repeat from *across row, ending with P 4. K next row (right side). Repeat these two rows for 6 inches. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then K 2 sts tog at beg of the next 6 rows (46 sts). Work even for 4 inches (41/2, size 1), measuring straight up from where the 3 sts were bound off. Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next 6 rows, bind off remaining sts for back of neck.

_Left Front_--Cast on 30 sts (32 sts, size 1). *P 4, K 2, repeat from *across row, ending with K 2. K next row. Repeat these 2 rows for 6 inches. On the P 2 gore, bind off 4 sts for underarm, then K 2 sts tog at beg of every row at underarm 3 times (7 sts off). Work even for 3 inches (31/2 size 1). On next row that begins at neck edge, bind off 5 sts, follow pattern across. P 2 sts tog at beg of every row that begins at neck edge until 14 sts remain. Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next 3 rows that begin at shoulder and continue to K 2 sts tog at neck edge, until all sts are bound off.

_Right Front_--Work right front to correspond having K 4 gores meet for zipper.