Chapter II: Part 2

_Sleeves_--Cast on 34 sts (38 sts, size 1), P 4, K 2 across row, K back. Work in pattern for 2 inches. Inc 1 st on each side every inch until sleeve measures 61/2 inches from start. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then bind off 2 sts at beg of the next 2 rows (5 sts off on each side). Now K 2 sts tog at beg and end of every 4th row, until 20 sts remain, bind off. Sew up seams at underarm and shoulders. Sew sleeves tog, insert sleeves into armholes.

_Collar_--With wrong side towards you pick up 52 sts. *P 4, K 2, repeat from *across row ending with P 4. K back. Work 4 more rows in pattern. On wrong side make an inc in each K 2 gore. Work in pattern until collar measures 2 inches, bind off loosely. Work 1 row of s c around collar and fronts. Sew on zipper.

LEGGINS

_Cuff_--With No. 2 needles, cast on 40 sts (46 sts, size 1), K 1, P 1 for 14 rows. Change to No. 4 needles, K 1, P 1 for 3 more rows. K next row, increasing every 6th st across row. P 1 row, K 1 row, increasing every 6th row at beg and end, until you have 62 sts. Now inc in every 4th row, until you have 68 sts. Inc in every 2nd row until you have 78 sts (86 sts, size 1), or desired length to crotch. Work 2 rows even. *On next K row, bind off 2 sts, K to end of row. On next purled row, P 2 sts tog (place marker for back) repeat from *once. Work 2 rows even, dec 1 st at beg and end of next 2 K rows. Now dec 1 st every 6th row at front edge, 6 times, meanwhile dec every 8th row at back edge, 2 times. Work 6 rows even (10 rows, size 1). On next purled row, P 28, turn, slip first st. K to back edge, P 22, K back, P 16. K back, P 10, K back, P 5, K back. P across all sts. Change to No. 2 needles, K 1, P 1 for 4 rows. On next row, K 2, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. K 1, P 1 for 4 more rows, bind off loosely, K 1, P 1. Work other leg to correspond. Sew each leg tog up to crotch; sew front and back seams. Ch 160 sts, insert thru beading.

HOOD

Starting at first half of neck edge, cast on 44 sts (48 sts, size 1), work in garter st (K each row), for 4 inches. To start peak at top: *dec 1 st by knitting the 2nd and 3rd sts tog, place marker, this side will be referred to as back. Inc in 3rd st at front edge. K 4 rows (2 ribs), repeat from *once (5 inches) from start. Now bind off 10 sts at beg of front edge and K 2 tog at beg of next row at back edge. Continue to K 2nd and 3rd sts tog at beg of every row at back edge and K 2 tog at beg and end of every row at front edge, until you have 16 sts. Continue in same manner at back edge and work even at front, until you have 10 sts. Now inc in first st at beg of front edge and bind off 2 sts at beg of every row at back edge, until you have 4 sts, bind off. Work another piece in same manner and sew tog.

_Band at Neck_--Cast on 4 sts, work in garter st for 20 inches, bind off. Sew band to bottom of hood gathering hood to fit snug, leave ends to tie.

_Pompom_--With a small card board, 11/4 inches in width, wrap yarn around cardboard 36 times, sew at one end, cut at other. Make 2 more in same manner, sew 3 pieces together, trim.

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. (21/2 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.

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.]

_A Sailor's Sweetheart_

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 51/2 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.

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!]

_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 11/2 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 101/2 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 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 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.

_Tyrol_

No. 809

KNITTED JACKET AND HAT

Size 8 to 10 years

_Needles_--_American Standard No. 11._

_Material_--_Knitting Worsted, 31/2 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 91/2 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 51/2 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 91/2 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, (41/2 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.

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.]

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.

_Goldilocks_

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_--_71/2 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 11/2 inches. On right side of work continue on No. 3 circular needle same as before without ribbing for 23/4 inches. (31/4 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 41/2 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 (11/2 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 21/2 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 3/4 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 3/4 inch, bind off.

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.]

_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._

_Boy Blue_

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--11/2 ounces.
Beret-1/2 ounce. Zipper--12 inch separating._

_Gauge_--_71/2 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.

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.]

_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 and continue knitting 2 sts at neck edge until all sts are bound off. Work Right Front to correspond.

_Sleeves_--Cast on 40 sts (43 sts, size 5). *Work in pattern for 3/4 inch, inc 1 st at both ends, repeat from *until sleeve measures 8 inches (60 sts) or desired length to underarm. Bind off 2 sts at beg of the next 4 rows (52 sts), then K 2 sts tog at beg and end of every 4th row, until 38 sts remain. Now K 2 tog at beg and end of every row until 34 sts remain, bind off.

Sew fronts and back together and sew up sleeve and insert into armholes having seams meet at underarm. Sew shoulder seams.

_Collar_--Skip 3 sts (border), on each side, with wrong side toward you, pick up 54 sts, P 1 row, K 1 row, knitting first and last 3 sts on Purled rows, for 1/2 inch. Inc 1 st in every 6th st across. Work 1/2 inch even. Inc in every 7th st across. Work 1/2 inch even. Inc in every 8th st across. Work 1/2 inch even. Work 1/2 inch in garter st, bind off loosely on wrong side of collar.

_Tabs on sides_--Cast on 10 sts, K 1, P 1, for 41/2 inches. K 2 tog at beg and end of every row, until you have 2 sts, draw thru. Work 3 more pieces in same manner.

_Pockets_--Cast on 17 sts, *K 2, P 3, repeat from *across row, K back. Work pattern for 1 inch. K 1 row, P 1 row for 11/2 inches. K 2 tog at beg and end of every row, until 8 sts remain, bind off. Work 1 row of s c around edge. Sew on pockets as shown on illustration. Sew on tabs at K 1, P 1 border, tie in knots. Sew in zipper.

SLIP-ON

_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 row, P 1 row, for 7 inches, from start. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, for underarm, then K 2 sts tog at beg of the next 6 rows at underarm (71 sts). Work even until armhole measures 4 inches, measuring straight up from where the 3 sts were bound off. K 19, bind off 33 K 19. Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next 4 rows at shoulder edge and K 2 tog at neck edge, until all sts are bound off. Work other shoulder to correspond.

_Front_--Work same as back until piece measures 21/2 inches above underarm, K 28 sts, bind off center 15, K 28, P back on 28 sts, K 2 sts tog at beg of every row at neck edge, until 19 sts remain. Bind off 4 sts at beg of the next 4 rows that beg at shoulder and continue to K 2 tog at neck edge, until all sts are bound off. Work other side to correspond.

_Front band at neck_--On right side, pick up 63 sts, P 3, K 2 across, ending with P 3, K back. Repeat these 2 rows for 3/4 inch.

_Back band at neck_--Pick up 43 sts. Work same as front.

Sew shoulder seams and pick up 56 sts for sleeves, starting after 6 bound off sts to within 6 bound off sts at end of armhole. Pick up 2 sts at beg of every row, until you have 68 sts. *Work 3 rows even. On next K row, dec 1 st at each end, repeat from *until sleeve measures 3 inches, 56 sts. Dec 6 sts across row. Now work in pattern for 3/4 inch, bind off. Sew up seams at underarm and sleeves. Embroider anchor as shown on illustration.

PANTS

With No. 3 needles, cast on 84 sts (88 sts, size 5), K 1, P 1 ribbing for 6 rows. Next row, K 1, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. Continue ribbing for 6 more rows. Now shape back as follows: K 4, turn, (slip the first st when purling back), P back, K 8, turn, P back, K 12, turn, P back. Continue in this manner, working 4 more sts every K row until there are 44 sts, then P back and on 84 sts, K 1 row, turn, P 40, K 4, P 40, repeat these 2 rows for 21/2 inches (3 inches, size 4). Now inc 1 st at each end every 6th row, 5 times, then every 4th row 2 times, continuing to K center 4 sts to hem. (98 sts). Dec 1 st at each end every other row 7 times. Work even for 1 inch. P 1 row on K side. P 1 row, K 1 row for 6 rows, bind off loosely. Make other leg to correspond, starting shaping of back on opposite side as follows: P 4, turn, K back. P 8, turn, K back and continue in this manner until there are 44 sts, then K back and continue same as other leg. Sew up seams and turn back hem. Press creases back and front.

BERET

With No. 3 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 19 sts between each increase. K 1 row, P 1 row without increasing, for 6 rows. Now dec in same manner as you increased. *K 2 sts tog, K 18, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row, P back. Dec in this manner having 1 st less between each dec for 6 more K rows. K 1 row on purled side (hem), then K 1 row, P 1 row for 1/2 inch, bind off loosely. Turn back 1/2 inch hem and sew. Block flat.

_Majorette_

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_--_51/2 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 51/2 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).

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.]

_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 from bottom (58 sts). Work 1 inch even. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then bind off 2 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, (48 sts). Now K 2 sts tog at beg and end of every 4th row, until 32 sts remain. Now K 2 tog at beg and end of every row until 26 sts remain, bind off.

_Epaulets_--Epaulets are K in garter st. Cast on 14 sts, K 1 row. Now inc 1 st at beg of every row, until you have 18 sts. Work even for 3 inches. Bind off 9 sts, K 9. K back on 9 sts and K 2 tog at beg of every row that begins in center of piece, bind off last 2 sts. Sew shoulder seams.

_Band at neck_--Place epaulets at center of shoulder seam with the points overlapping back and the bound off sts over fronts. Pick up 8 sts from st holder at front, pick up sts around neck, picking up epaulets with neck sts, K off back. Continue other side and front in same manner (68 sts), K 1 row. Work buttonholes as follows: K 3, bind off 3, K across. On next K row, cast on 3 sts over those bound off. K 1 row, P 1 row for 4 rows always K first and last 2 sts on purled rows for edge. K 3 rows, bind off loosely on wrong side.

Sew back to fronts and sew up sleeve seams, insert sleeves into armholes, having fullness at top. Stitch end of epaulets at shoulder. Sew on buttons.

_Fringe_--With two ply Gold yarn, cut fringe 4 inches in length. With two strands, tape thru each stitch around epaulets as shown on illustration, trim.

HAT

With No. 5 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 inc, until you have 11 sts between each inc (104 sts). Now K each row back and forth until piece measures 3 inches, from K rows. Bind off loosely on wrong side.

Wrap contrasting shade of light weight yarn one yard long, 15 times, cut at both ends. With main color, wrap 8 times, cut at both ends. Twist each of these ends as tightly as possible. Now twist the two pieces together. Make a large knot, leaving ends for tassel, cut evenly.

_Swiss Shalet_

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.

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.]

_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 61/2 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.

_Colleen_

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 1/2 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 1/2 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 1/2 inch, bind off loosely. Turn back 1/2 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 11/2 inches. K in pattern (K 4, P 2 for 1 rnd. K next rnd), until work measures 61/2 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 1/2 inch, 8 more times (66 sts). K even until work measures 111/2 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 21/2 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 51/2 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._]

_Spiral Socks and Slip-Over_

No. 815

Size 10

_Needles_--_1 Pair American Standard No. 2 and No. 3._

_Material_--_Kashmir Sports--4 two ounce balls._

_Gauge_--_71/2 sts to 1 inch--Waist 24 inches--Chest 26 inches._

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.