Chapter II: Part 2

=Sleeve=: Cast on 78 sts., k. following pattern for 3 inches, then k. 3 sts. together at each end of needle every tenth row until there are 56 sts. on needle, knit until sleeve is required length, change to steel needles, knit 2 sts. together at intervals until there are 46 sts. on needle, knit in rib of k. 1, p. 1 for 3½ inches for cuff, bind off loosely, sew up sleeve and cuff.

=Collar=: With steel needles pick up 100 sts. around neck of sweater, knit in rib of k. 1, p. 1 for 3½ inches, making buttonhole in fifth row, bind off loosely. Finish fronts of sweater with ribbon, make buttonholes, sew on buttons, sew sleeves seam to seam in sweater.

=Child’s Knitted Snowman Cap, Sweater and Leggins=

Directions for
LEGGINS

Materials:

=3 Hanks White LION BRAND Knitting Worsted; 1 Pair Bone Knitting
Needles, No. 4; 1 Pair Steel Knitting Needles, No. 12.=

Directions:

Knit in two sections, joined by a center seam.

Cast on bone needles 94 sts.

Knit in rib of k. 2, p. 2 for 6 rows.

Seventh Row—* P. 2, yarn over 3 times, n., repeat from *, ending row p. 2.

Knit in rib of k. 2, p. 2 for 2 inches, then repeat pattern from cap.

Knit following pattern for 3 inches; following pattern, k. to within 64 sts., turn, knit back, following pattern, turn, k., following pattern, to within 69 sts., turn, knit back, following pattern; repeat, leaving 5 sts. more each time until 94 sts. are on needle.

Knit, following pattern, increasing 1 st. on starting of needle every 6th row until 10 sts. have been added, then increase 1 st. every other row on starting of needle until 10 sts. have been added, having 114 sts. on needle; the increasing must be all on one side. Knit, following pattern, until back measures 9½ inches from start; knit, following pattern, for 1 inch; then decrease 1 st. on each end of needle every 8th row until there are 86 sts. on needle; then decrease 1 st. on each end of needle every 6th row until there are 64 sts. on needle; knit, following pattern, until inside seam measures 15 inches, or the required length.

For heel, slip the first 16 sts. and the last 16 sts. off bone needle onto steel needles, having 32 sts. on needle. Knit, following pattern, for 16 rows; leave these sts. on needle until used to finish at bottom.

=Instep=: Pick 11 sts. on each side of the 16 rows just made; the 11 sts. on start and the 11 sts. on end of needle are knit plain; follow pattern on 32 sts.

First Row—K. 11, follow pattern on 32 sts., k. 11.

Second Row—K. 9, n., follow pattern on 32 sts., n., k. 9.

Repeat these two rows, having 1 st. less on each end of needle every other row until only the 32 sts. are left of pattern; knit, following pattern, for 3½ inches, or length of instep; pick up about 16 sts. on side of foot, having 32 sts. on front, 16 sts. on other side, 32 sts. for heel, about 96 sts. on needle. Knit 3 ridges, bind off.

=Cord=: With two threads of worsted ch. about 130 sts. and sew tassel to each end.

Sew up each leg seam and join the two sections by center seam, sew elastic straps at bottom of foot, draw cord through space to tie.

=Child’s Sleeveless Filet Slip-on and Cap=

(See Diagram No. 106)
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=Diagram No. 106=
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Directions for
CHILD’S SLEEVELESS FILET SLIP-ON AND CAP

2 to 4 years

Materials:

=3 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Hook, No. 3 or No. 2.=

Directions:

=M: Mesh.= =B: Block.=

=Back=: Ch. 61 sts., work 29M on ch.

Second Row—1B, 8M, 5B, 1M, 5B, 8M, 1M.

Third Row—2B, 6M, 2B, 3M, 3B, 3M, 2B, 6M, 2B.

Fourth Row—1M, 1B, 6M, 1B, 1M, 2B, 5M, 2B, 1M, 1B, 6M, 1B, 1M.

Fifth Row—1M, 3B, 2M, 3B, 2M, 2B, 1M, 1B, 1M, 2B, 2M, 3B, 2M, 3B, 1M.

Sixth Row—3M, 4B, 5M, 2B, 1M, 2B, 5M, 4B, 3M.

Seventh Row—29M all across row.

Repeat seventh row 6 times more.

Fourteenth Row—Start to decrease 1M at each end of every row until there are 23M in row. Then work diagram for chickens, then 7 more rows of M. This finishes back.

=Front=: Work 6M, 1B, ch. 3, turn. Block is always at neck end.

Work 15 rows of 6M, 1B for shoulder. Make the other shoulder the same. Add a ch. of 18 sts., or if work is tight add a ch. of 27 sts. On next row work d. c. on ch. added at neck.

Next Row—23M. Then work the diagram for chickens. Start and add 1M at each end until there are 23M in row; then work as long as back. Repeat the first 7 rows backwards for bottom. Sew up sides and finish around neck, armholes, and bottom with a picot edge.

CAP

=1 Skein LION BRAND Floss.=

Ch. 3, join in a ring. 12 d. c. in ring.

Second Row—2M in first d. c., * 1M in next d. c., 2 in next d. c., repeat from star across row.

Third Row—Same as second row, only 1 more M between the double M. Continue this until the cap fits top of head, then no more double M, all single until size required.

=Scallops=: 4 d. c. in every other M.

Second Row—6 d. c. in the center of the 4 d. c. in first row, 2 d. c. between the 4 d. c. Repeat across row.

Third Row—Turn work and work 6 d. c. in each space between the 4 d. c. in first row. Finish top and bottom rows with a ch. of 4 in every other d. c., fasten off.

=Child’s Slip-on and Tam=

(10 to 12 years)
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Directions for
CHILD’S SLIP-ON

10 to 12 years

Materials:

=3 Hanks LION BRAND Knitting Yarn; 1 Pair Knitting Needles, No. 4.=

Directions:

=Back=: Cast on 72 sts., k. 6, p. 6 for 6 rows.

Seventh Row—P. 6, k. 6 for 6 rows. This forms the block st. Work until there are 5 inches of block st. Then garter (or rib) st. until sweater measures 16 inches. Cast on 55 sts. at each end for sleeves, and knit for 4 ½ inches more. This finishes back.

=Front=: Knit 81 sts., bind off the next 20 sts. for neck, slip the 81 sts. just knitted on a spare needle, and on the remaining 81 sts. knit one front after the following directions: Knit 8 rows or 4 ribs, then increase 1 st. every other row until sleeves are finished. Bind off the 55 sts. added on for sleeve, and knit, still increasing, for 4 inches more; slip these sts. on a spare needle, and work the other side the same.

Now take all sts. on needle, and knit as long as back down to the block st. Finish bottom with 5 inches of block st., bind off.

=Collar=: White yarn, cast on 24 sts., work block pattern for 3½ inches, then garter st. until collar fits neck of sweater. Work 3½ inches of block st. on the other end, bind off.

=Cuffs=: With colored yarn pick up sts. on end of sleeve and k. 2, p. 2 for 2½ inches, change to white yarn and work block st. for 2½ inches, bind off.

TAM O’SHANTER

Ch. 3 sts., join in a ring, 11 s. c. in ring.

Second Row—* 2 s. c. in first st., 1 s. c. in next st., repeat from star.

Third Row—* 2 s. c. in first st., 1 s. c. in each of the next 2 sts., repeat from star.

Fourth Row—* 2 s. c. in the first st., 1 s. c. in each of the next 3 sts., repeat from star.

Continue in this way to increase in the same place every round (6 widenings) until there are 12 inches across top. Make 4 inches of s. c. without widening. This finishes top of hat.

=Band=: Skip 1 st. all the way around. Then 1 s. c. in each st., or skip 1 st. each time again until band fits head required.

Work band for 3 inches.

=Baby Set in Filet Crochet—Cap, Jacket, Carriage Cover and Pillow=
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=Diagram for Pillow Top=
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=Diagram for Carriage Cover=
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Directions for
BABY SET IN FILET CROCHET

Jacket, Cap, Pillow Top and Carriage Cover

Materials:

=10 Skeins LION BRAND Shetland Floss; 1 Crochet Hook, No. 4.=

Directions:

JACKET

Ch. 102 sts. and work 1B, 3M on ch., ending with 1B.

Second Row—1M, 1B all across, ending with 1M.

Third Row—2 M *; 1B, 3M, 1B. Repeat from star, ending row with 2M.

Fourth Row—42M. Repeat fourth row until jacket measures 10 inches. Add on 35 ch. sts. at each end for sleeves, and work 17M on ch., 42M across back, 17M on the other ch., having 76M in the row.

Next Row—22M, 3B, 4M, 3B, 4M, 3B, 4M, 3B, 4M, 3B, 22M.

Next Row—And 2 more rows the same.

Three rows of 76M. Then 3 rows same as the first 3 rows for sleeve. This finishes back.

=Front=: Work 33M, turn.

Second and Third Rows—The same.

Fourth Row—1M, 3B, 4M, 3B, 22M. In next row start and add 1M every other row hereafter; this will not be mentioned again. Three more rows of meshes. Then repeat the 3 first rows. This finishes sleeve. Work on remaining M for front until as long as back, following border on inside edge and on bottom.

=Cuffs=: 1 s. c. in each space, then work 5 rows of d. c. and finish with a scallop. Finish around neck and bottom of sweater with a scallop.

CAP

Ch. 24 sts. and work rows of d. c. until piece measures 5 inches. Then work 3M, 3B around three sides of piece just made. Three rows meshes. Repeat these 6 rows for size required. 1 s. c. in each space on bottom of cap; this will draw the cap in, then work scallop all around cap same as jacket.

PILLOW TOP

Directions:

Follow directions from diagram. Then work border around sides, joining the two pieces together.

=Border=: * 2 s. c. in 1 space, 2 s. c. in next space, ch. 8 sts., turn, fasten in the 4th s. c., ch. 8, fasten in the last s. c., turn, 10 s. c. in ch. of 8, 5 s. c. in next ch. of 8, ch. 8 sts. and turn, fasten in 4th s. c. in first loop, turn, 4 s. c. in ch. of 8, make a picot in next st., 5 s. c.; in next loop 5 s. c., finishing the loop left unfinished. Repeat from star all around sides.

CARRIAGE COVER

Follow directions from diagram. Work same border on cover same as on the pillow top.

=Baby’s Sacque and Bonnet=
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Directions for
BABY’S SACQUE AND BONNET

Instructions for Sacque

Materials:

=3 Balls of LION BRAND Crochet Wool in White, Pink or Blue; 1 No. 2
Bone or Amber Crochet Hook; 5 Yards of Ribbon for Rosettes.=

Directions:

Using crochet wool double, ch. 56 and work 1 row of s. c. Always ch. 1 at end of row before turning.

Second Row—* 1 s. c. in 1st st., 1 d. c. in next st., * and repeat between stars to end of row. Repeat second row throughout the work, being careful to have s. c. on top of s. c. and d. c. on top of d. c. of row below, taking both threads of st. Work 28 rows, then ch. 33 at end of row for length of sleeve. Work back on this and across to other side. Ch. 33 at other end for other sleeve, and then work on this width for 17 rows. Starting at next row work only 49 sts., turn and work back and forth on this width for 4 rows for shoulder section.

Then ch. 15 at neck end and work back and forth on this width for 13 rows. This completes sleeve width. Now drop 32 sts. at sleeve end and continue working front until it measures 28 rows like the back, break yarn and work other half of sleeve and front to correspond. Sew up sleeve and under-arm seams, and work 9 rows of crazy st. along bottom of sacque, and 5 rows of crazy st. around sleeve for turn-back cuff, also work 1 row of crazy st. up the front of sacque to neck. Cr. beading around neck, as follows: * 1 d. c., 1 ch., skip 1, * and repeat between stars all around neck. Finish around neck with 2 rows of crazy st., trim with ribbon rosettes as illustrated.

BABY’S POMPADOUR BONNET

Materials:

=2 skeins of LION BRAND Pompadour Wool in White; 1 Skein of Pompadour
Wool in Blue or Pink; 1 Bone or Amber Hook, No. 1; 2 Yards of 1½-inch
Wide Ribbon to Trim.=

Directions:

Ch. 3 and join.

First Round—Make 7 s. c. in ring. Do not join as the work is done round and round both threads of sts. below being taken up. The work must be done firmly.

Second Round—2 s. c. in each st., having 14 s. c. in round (mark starting point with a piece of wool to avoid mistake).

Third Round—2 s. c. in 1st st., 1 s. c. in next st., * 2 s. c. in next st., 1 s. c. in next st., repeat from * around, having 7 widening spaces.

Fourth Round—1 s. c. in the first 2 sts., * 2 s. c. in next st., 1 s. c. into the next 2 sts., repeat from * to end of round. Continue working in this way, always having 1 more s. c. between each widening and putting the 2 s. c. in center of 2 s. c. of previous row. In this way keeping the 7 widening spaces straight, until there are 23 s. c. between each widening; now work 18 rows without widening; this completes crown. Decrease by skipping every 4th st. for 2 rounds. Fasten colored yarn and work 66 d. c. sts., ch. 3, turn and work 7 rows in all of 66 d. c. sts. each, omitting the rest of round for neck. Work 8 rows of crazy st. for turn-back and fasten this with rosette as illustrated. Finish back of neck with shell of * 4 d. c. and 1 s. c., and repeat to other side of cap.

=Baby’s Band=
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Directions for
BABY’S BAND

Materials:

=1 Skein LION BRAND 3-fold Saxony and ½ Skein Color for Border; No. 2
Knitting Needles.=

Directions:

Cast on 60 stitches for back.

Knit 2, purl 2 for 2 inches.

Knit 26 ribs.

Narrow at each end for 5 ribs.

Knit 10 stitches, take off on spare needle, bind off 30 stitches.

Knit 10 stitches.

Knit 30 ribs on each strip.

Cast on 30 stitches. Widen 5 ribs and knit front same as back.

Finish with little crocheted edge around neck and armholes.

=Baby’s Coat and Cap=
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Directions for
BABY’S COAT AND CAP

Materials:

=5 Skeins 3-fold Saxony LION BRAND Yarn 1 Pair Amber Knitting Pins,
No. 2; 1 Piece of No. 2 Satin Ribbon.=

Directions:

=Back=: Cast on 100 sts., knit 6 rows.

Next Row—Purl.

Next Row—K. 1 st., * throw wool over and k. 2 sts. together. Repeat from star to end of row. Purl 1 row. Knit even for 1 inch.

Next Row—Purl.

Then make 1 row of ribbon holes. Knit in ribs until back measures 8 inches from bottom.

Next Row—Make ribbon hole same as bottom.

=Sleeves=: Add on 30 sts. for sleeves and knit 4 inches more; this finishes back. Knit 72 sts., bind off 20 sts. for neck, and on remaining 72 sts. knit one front. Slip the first 72 sts. on a thread and tie.

=Front=: Knit 4 ribs for shoulder, then add on 1 st. every other row until sleeve is finished. Bind off 30 sts. for sleeve.

Next Row—Make ribbon holes. Then knit even for 6 inches.

Next Row—Make ribbon holes, knit 1 inch.

Next Row—Make ribbon holes, knit 6 rows. Bind off. Make the other side the same.

=Cuff=: Pick up sts. at bottom of sleeve and * k. 3 sts., then 2 together. Repeat from * to end of row.

Next Row—Make ribbon holes. Then knit 1 inch even.

Next Row—Make ribbon holes. Knit 6 rows even. Bind off. Sew up sides and sleeves and finish around cuffs and jacket with 3 ch. sts. and 1 d. c.

=Cap=: Cast on 30 sts. and knit for 4 inches. Bind off. Pick up sts. on bottom and two sides and knit for 2½ inches.

Next Row—Make ribbon holes same as on jacket.

Knit 1 inch even.

Next Row—Make ribbon holes, knit 6 rows. Bind off.

Pick up sts. on bottom of cap, * knit 2 sts., then 2 together. Repeat from star across row on 1 row only.

Next Row—Make ribbon holes, knit 1 inch even, knit 1 inch.

Next Row—Make ribbon holes, knit 6 rows. Bind off. Trim with ribbon.

=Infant’s Three-Piece Set=
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Directions for
INFANT’S THREE-PIECE SET INFANT’S SACQUE

Materials:

=3 Skeins Pink LION BRAND Saxony, 3-ply; 2 Skeins White Pompadour
Wool; No. 2 Knitting Needles; No. 3 Crochet Needles.=

Directions:

Cast on 70 stitches with white wool. Knit 12 ribs. Then with pink wool knit 38 ribs. Cast on 35 stitches at each end for sleeve. Knit 17 ribs. Knit 60 stitches. Take off on spare needle. Bind off 20 stitches and on remaining 60 stitches make front. Knit 4 ribs. Cast on 10 stitches toward neck. Knit 17 ribs. Bind off 35 stitches for sleeve. Knit 38 ribs. Take off on spare needle. Knit second front to correspond.

=Border=: Pick up all stitches on front and across bottom, and with white wool knit border. Knit plain down front. Turn corner by throwing thread over needle. Knit 1 stitch, throw thread over needle. Knit plain. Next row knit all stitches plain. Repeat until there are 12 ribs. Pick up stitches on wrong side of cuffs, and knit 12 ribs plain.

=Collar=: Pick up stitches and knit 2 ribs plain. * Knit 5 stitches, throw thread around needle. Knit 2 together, continue from * across row. Knit 3 ribs plain. Bind off.

Crochet round neck and cuffs with single crochet on right side. Chain 1, turn, and single crochet in front of first stitch, double crochet in back of second stitch. Repeat across row.

INFANT’S CAP

Materials:

=1 Skein Pink LION BRAND Saxony, 3-ply; ½ Skein White Pompadour Wool;
No. 2 Needles.=

Directions:

Cast on 81 stitches with white wool. Knit 12 ribs. Then with pink wool knit 27 ribs. Bind off 27 stitches on each end. On center knit 27 ribs. Sew up. Finish with same crochet border as Bootee.

INFANT’S BOOTEES

Materials:

=1 Skein of Pink and ½ Skein White LION BRAND 3-ply Saxony; Afghan
Stitch; No. 3 Crochet Needle.=

Directions:

Cast on 4 stitches, crochet afghan stitch, widening at each end every other row until there are 50 stitches on needle. Then narrow every other row until there are 40 stitches on needle. Crochet 18 rows and sew up back. Take up 12 stitches, in middle of front, crochet 12 rows. Crochet 12 rows, single crochet for foot with white. Narrowing last two rows at middle of front and back. Finish top with white wool. Two rows single crochet, 1 row double crochet, 2 rows single crochet, chain 1, turn, and single crochet in front of stitch, 1 double crochet in back of stitch, and repeat all across top.

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_LION BRAND YARNS_

Run more yards to the pound because they are full 16 ounces

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“LION”
PANSY ZEPHYR
4 and 8 fold, 20 laps

“LION”
SAXONY
2, 3 & 4 fold, 16 laps

“LION”
KNITTING WORSTED
4 oz. hanks, 5 lb. pkg.

“LION”
SPANISH YARN
4 fold, 8 laps

“LION”
GOLF YARN
8 fold, 8 laps

“LION”
SHETLAND FLOSS
16 laps

“LION”
SHETLAND WOOL
16 laps

“LION”
LADY ALICE YARN
16 laps

“LION”
POMPADOUR WOOL
16 laps, 8 oz. to box

“LION”
SPLIT ZEPHYR
2 fold, 20 laps

LION BRAND

They are the best made for the following reasons:

They are made from SELECTED WOOLS.

They are RE-REELED, insuring free running.

They are 16 ounces to the pound, insuring more yardage.

_They are put up in SKEINS, insuring elasticity and softness._

THE PRACTICAL KNITTER KNOWS THE VALUE OF

SKEINED YARNS

It preserves the loftiness and adds to the wear and smooth appearance of
the garment.

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TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES

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7 on and fasten back at bottom on and fasten back at bottom
with fringle. Sew up with fringe. Sew up

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