 
(A) GIRL'S DRESS—Illustrated on page 34MATERIALS: BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE. 5 ozs. Cherry Bloom. 3 Buttons. For Needles and Tension see page 5.
PATTERN: 1st row: K2. *Wl. fwd. K3. K3tog. K3. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd and alternate rows: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: K2. *K1. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 5th row: K2. *K2. Wl. fwd. K1. K3tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K3. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 7th row: K2. *K3. Wl. fwd. K3tog. Wl. fwd. K4. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 8th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. These 8 rows complete one pattern. FRONT: Cast on 135 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. Work 10 complete patterns. Next row: *K2tog. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K3tog. 67 sts. on needle. Proceed:– 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 4 times. 6th row: K1. *K6. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K6. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 72 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 10½ ins. (1½ yrs.—11 ins.) (2 yrs.—12 ins.) ending with purl row. To shape armholes: Cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row 4 times. Continue even until armhole measures 2¼ ins. from first shaping ending with purl row. To shape neck: 1st row: K9. *K2tog. Wl. fwd. Repeat from * to last 11 sts. K2tog. K9. 2nd row: K1. P10. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 12 sts. K1. P10. K1. 3rd row: K9. K2tog. Wl. fwd. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 12 sts. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K9. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows once, then 2nd row once. 7th row: K9. K2tog. Wl. fwd. (K1. P1) twice. K1. Cast off 23 sts. in Moss st. (K1. P1) twice. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K9. Working on last 16 sts. for shoulder proceed:– 1st row: K1. P10. (K1. P1) twice. K1. 2nd row: K1. (P1. K1) twice. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K9. Repeat these 2 rows until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping ending with 2nd row. To shape shoulder: Cast off 8 sts. K1. P2. (K1. P1) twice. K1. Next row: K1. (P1. K1) twice. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Cast off. Join wool at neck edge and working on remaining 16 sts. proceed:– 1st row: K1. (P1. K1) twice. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: K9. K2tog. Wl. fwd. (K1. P1) twice. K1. Repeat these 2 rows until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping ending with 1st. row. To shape shoulder: Cast off 8 sts. K1. K2tog. Wl. fwd. (K1. P1) twice. K1. Next row: K1. (P1. K1) twice. P2. K1. Cast off. BACK: Work exactly as given for Front to 72 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 10½ ins. (1½ yrs.—11 ins.) (2 yrs.—12 ins.) ending with purl row. To make Back Opening and shape armhole: 1st row: K39. Turn. Leave remaining sts. on spare needle. 2nd and alternate rows: (K1. P1) twice. K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: Cast off 4 sts. Knit to last 5 sts. K1. (P1. K1) twice. Keeping border of 5 Moss sts. at neck edge, dec. 1. st. at armhole edge every alternate row 4 times, at same time when neck opening measures 1¼ ins. ending at armhole edge, make 1st. buttonhole as follows:– Knit to last 5 sts. K1. P1. w.r.n. P2tog. K1. Working a 2nd buttonhole 1¼ ins. above 1st. continue even until armhole measures 3½ ins. from first shaping ending at armhole edge. Proceed:– 1st row: K10. *K2tog. Wl. fwd. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K1. (P1. K1) twice. 2nd row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 11 sts. K1. P9. K1. 3rd row: (3rd buttonhole). K10. K2tog. Wl. fwd. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K1. P1. w.r.n. P2tog. K1. 4th row: As 2nd row. To shape shoulder: Cast off 8 sts. K2. K2tog. Wl. fwd. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Cast off. (A) GIRL'S DRESS (continued)Cast on 6 sts. Knit across 33 sts. from spare needle. 39 sts. on needle. 1st row: K1. Purl to last 5 sts. (K1. P1) twice. K1. 2nd row: (K1. P1) twice. K1. Knit to end of row. Keeping Moss st. border at neck edge, at armhole edge cast off 4 sts. once. Dec. 1. st. every alternate row 4 times. Continue even until armhole measures 3½ ins. from first shaping ending at neck edge. Proceed:– 1st row: (K1. P1) twice. K1. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 10 sts. K10. 2nd row: K1. P9. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 3rd row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to last 12 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K10. Shape shoulder to correspond to other side. SLEEVES: Cast on 37 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. 9th row: K1. *K2tog. Wl. fwd. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. 10th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 11th row: K1. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 55 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until sleeve measures 2½ ins. from beginning. Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 15 sts. on needle. Cast off. TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. (A) GIRL'S POKE BONNET—Illustrated on page 34MATERIALS: BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE. 2 ozs. Cherry Bloom. One Medium Crochet Hook. 3 yds. Ribbon. ¾ yd. Millinery Wire. For Needles and Tension see page 5.
CROWN: Cast on 83 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 9 times. 11th row: (wrong side of work facing). Knit. 12th row: K1. *(P1. K1) twice. Inc. 2 sts. in next st. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. Repeat from * 5 times. (P1. K1) twice. Inc. 2. sts. in next st. (K1. P1) twice. K1. 97 sts. on needle. Continue even in Moss st. until work measures 5 ins. from beginning. With right side of work facing proceed:– 1st decreasing row: K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 4 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 5 times. Repeat from * to end of row. Work 3 rows even in Moss st. also after each of the following decreasing rows. 2nd decreasing row: K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) 3 times. K3tog. (P1. K1) 4 times. Repeat from * to end of row. 3rd decreasing row: K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1) twice. K3tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. Repeat from * to end of row. 4th decreasing row: K1. *P3tog. K1. P1. K3tog. (P1. K1) twice. Repeat from * to end of row. 5th decreasing row: K1. *P3tog. K3tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Break wool. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. BRIM: With right side of work and front edge of crown facing pick up and knit 1. st. in each st. of the knit row 11 rows from front edge of crown. 83 sts. on needle. Next row: (K1. P1) twice. P7. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. purl ways. P5. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. P2. (P1. K1) twice. 94 sts. on needle. Proceed:– 1st row: (K1. P1) twice, w.o.n. K2tog. *Wl. fwd. K3. K3tog. K3. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. 2nd and alternate rows: (K1. P1) twice. Purl to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. 3rd row: (K1. P1) twice. w.o.n. K2tog. *K1. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. 5th row: (K1. P1) twice. w.o.n. K2tog. *K2. Wl. fwd. K1. K3tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K3. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. 7th row: (K1. P1) twice. w.o.n. K2tog. *K3. Wl. fwd. K3tog. Wl. fwd. K4. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. (P1. K1) twice. 8th row: As 2nd row. 9th row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (P1. K1) twice. Work 5 rows Moss st. Cast off in Moss st. TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew seam of crown to within 3½ ins. of Front edge. Placing the millinery wire along the edge of the brim, work 1 row s.c. along edge, working into each st. twice and catching the wire in with each st. Turn wire back about 1 inch at each end and oversew along edge of brim. Work 1 row s.c. along front edge and neck edge of crown. Sew edge of brim along side of crown at each side. Make ribbon rosettes and sew to each side as illustrated.
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| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 21 ins. | 21½ ins. | 22 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 14½ " | 15 " | 16 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
If Leggings are required for this coat you will require 4 ozs. BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE. Use No. 11 needles for 1 yr. size, No. 10 needles for 1½ yr. size and No. 9 needles for 2 yr. size. Follow the instructions as given for the leggings of the Overall Suit, see pages 42 and 43.
The Coat is worked in one piece to the armhole.
Cast on 255 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 6 times. 8th row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to last 8 sts. P2tog. (P1. K1) 3 times. Proceed:–
**1st row: (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *Wl. fwd. K3. K3tog. K3. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. 2nd and alternate rows: (K1. P1) 3 times. Purl to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. 3rd row: (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *K1. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. 5th row: (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *K2. Wl. fwd. K1. K3tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K3. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. 7th row: (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *K3. Wl. fwd. K3tog. Wl. fwd. K4. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times. 8th row: (K1. P1) 3 times. Purl to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times.** Repeat from ** to ** 9 times. Next row: (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. (K2tog.) 30 times. Turn. 37 sts. on needle for Right Front. Leave remaining sts. on spare needle.
RIGHT FRONT: 1st row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 7 sts. P1. (P1. K1) 3 times. 2nd row: (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 3rd row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 7 sts. P1. (P1. K1) 3 times. 4th row: (1st. buttonhole). K1. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. w.o.n. K2tog. *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Repeat 1st. row once. 6th row: (K1. P1) 3 times. w.o.n. K2tog. *K5. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * 3 times. Knit to end of row. 41 sts. on needle. Keeping Front border and eyelet edge, and remainder of work in Stocking st. continue even until work from beginning measures 10½ ins. (1½ yrs.—11 ins.) (2 yrs.—12 ins.) ending at armhole edge.
To shape armhole: Still keeping Front border and working 2nd buttonhole 2½ ins. above 1st. at armhole edge cast off 4 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every alternate row to 33 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 3¼ ins. from first shaping ending at Front edge. Next row: (3rd buttonhole). K1. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. w.o.n. K2tog. Knit to end of row. Next row: K1. Purl to last 6 sts. (P1. K1) 3 times.
To shape neck: At neck edge cast off 14 sts. Knit to end of row. Continue dec. 1. st. at neck edge every row to 16 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.
To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 8 sts. every alternate row twice.
BACK: Join wool and work across 123 sts. from spare needle, as follows:– K5. (K2tog.) 27 times. K5. (K2tog.) 27 times. K5. Turn. 69 sts. on needle. Leave remaining sts. on spare needle. Proceed:–
1st row: K1 *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 4 times. 6th row: *K7. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * 7 times. Knit to end of row. 77 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 10½ ins. (1½ yrs.—11 ins.) (2 yrs.—12 ins.) ending with purl row.
To shape armholes: Cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row 4 times. 61 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.
To shape shoulders: Cast off 8 sts. beginning next 4 rows. Cast off.
(Continued on page 40)
(B) GIRL'S FLARED COAT—Illustrated on page 34
MATERIALS: P & B SUPERIOR DOUBLE KNITTING. 8 ozs. Moss Green. 4 Buttons.
For Needles and Tension see Legging Suit page 46.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 21 ins. | 21½ ins. | 22 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 13½ " | 14 " | 15 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
BACK: Cast on 92 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. 6th row: Knit. 7th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 6th and 7th rows 3 times.
1st decreasing row: (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K9. K2tog. K5) 4 times. Work 7 rows Stocking st. after this and 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th decreasing rows.
2nd decreasing row: (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K7. K2tog. K5) 4 times. 3rd decreasing row: (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K5. K2tog. K5) 4 times. 4th decreasing row: (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K3. K2tog. K5) 4 times. 5th decreasing row: (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. K2tog. K5) 4 times. 6th decreasing row: (K5. Sl. 1. K2tog. p.s.s.o. K5) 4 times. 44 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 8 ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.) ending with knit row. Knit 5 rows Garter st. Next row: Knit, increasing to 48 sts. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 9½ ins. (1½ yrs.—10 ins.) (2 yrs.—11 ins.) ending with purl row.
To shape armholes: Cast off 3 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and alternate row to 38 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping, ending with purl row. Cast off.
RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 49 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. 6th row: Knit.7th row: K1. Purl to last 3 sts. K3. Repeat 6th and 7th rows 3 times.
1st decreasing row: K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K9. K2tog. K5) twice. Work 7 rows Stocking st. after this and 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th decreasing rows.
2nd decreasing row: K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K7. K2tog. K5) twice. 3rd decreasing row: K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K5. K2tog. K5) twice. 4th decreasing row: K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K3. K2tog. K5) twice. 5th decreasing row: K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. K2tog. K5) twice. 6th decreasing row: K3. (K5. Sl. 1. K2tog. p.s.s.o. K5) twice. 25 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 8 ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs—9 ins.) ending with knit row. Next row: Knit. Next row: (1st buttonhole). K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Knit to end of row. Knit 3 rows Garter st. Next row: Knit, increasing to 27 sts. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 9½ ins. (1½ yrs.—10 ins.) (2 yrs.—11 ins.), working 2nd buttonhole 10 rows above 1st. in Garter st. border.
To shape armhole: Working 2 more buttonholes 10 rows apart, at armhole edge cast off 3 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every alternate row to 22 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 3 ins. from first shaping.
To shape neck: At neck edge cast off 8 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. next and every following row to 10 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping. Cast off.
LEFT FRONT: Keeping the 3 Border sts. at the end instead of beginning of row as follows:– 1st decreasing row: (K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K9. K2tog. K5) twice. K3. 2nd row: K3. Purl to last st. K1. Work to correspond to Right Front, omitting buttonholes and being careful to have all shapings at opposite side.
SLEEVES: Cast on 20 sts. Work exactly as given for Legging Suit, see page 46.
COLLAR: Cast on 12 sts. Work exactly as given for Legging Suit, see page 46.
TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew collar to neck, placing ends 2 sts. from each front edge. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.
Illustrated on page 34
MATERIALS: 4 ply MISS CANADA FINGERING. 4 ozs. Cascade. 10 Buttons. Small quantity of wool for embroidery.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 21 ins. | 21½ ins. | 22 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 10 " | 10½ " | 11 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
For Girl's Cardigan the buttonholes are worked in the Right Front. For Boy's Cardigan work the buttonholes in the Left Front.
RIGHT FRONT: (For Boy's Cardigan omit buttonholes. See Left Front). Cast on 32 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row once. 3rd row: (1st. buttonhole) K2. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 9 times, then 3rd row once. Continue even in ribbing until work measures 2 ins. from beginning ending at Front edge. Next row: K8. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K5. Repeat from * 3 times. 36 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
1st row: K1. Purl to last 8 sts. K8. 2nd row: Knit. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows until 9 rows have been worked above 2nd buttonhole ending at Front edge. Next row: (3rd buttonhole) K4. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Knit to end of row. Keeping Garter st. border at Front edge and working 7 more buttonholes 9 rows apart, continue even until work from beginning measures 6 ins. (1½ yrs.—6½ ins.) (2 yrs.—7 ins.).
To shape armhole: Still working buttonholes as before, at armhole edge cast off 3 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every alternate row 4 times.
To make yoke: Still working buttonholes, continue even in Garter st. until work from beginning measures 9 ins. (1½ yrs.—9½ ins.) (2 yrs.—10 ins.) ending at Front edge.
To shape neck: At neck edge cast off 13 sts. Knit to end of row. Continue even in Garter st. until armhole from first shaping measures 4 ins.
To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 8 sts. every alternate row twice.
LEFT FRONT: (for Boy's Cardigan the buttonholes are worked in this Front). Cast on 32 sts. 1st row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. Repeat 1st. row for 2 ins. Next row: *K5. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * 3 times. K8. 36 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
1st row: K8. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: Knit. Continue to correspond to Right Front, omitting buttonholes and being careful to have all shapings for opposite side.
BACK: Cast on 66 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row for 2 ins. Next row: *K5. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K5. Repeat from * 5 times. 72 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 6 ins. (1½ yrs.—6½ ins.) (2 yrs.—7 ins.) ending with purl row.
To shape armholes: Cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row 4 times. 56 sts. on needle. Continue even in Garter st. until armhole from first shaping measures 4 ins.
To shape shoulders: Cast off 8 sts. beginning next 4 rows. Cast off remaining sts.
SLEEVES: Cast on 36 sts. Work 2 ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 5th and every following 6th row to 52 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.) ending with purl row. Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 16 sts. on needle. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew all seams. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Embroider flowers as illustrated using Lazy Daisy st. and French Knots.
Illustrated on page 34
MATERIALS: MISS CANADA CROCHET-KNITTING WOOL. 5 ozs. Lt. Wisteria. 4 Stitch Holders. One Medium Crochet Hook.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 20 ins. | 20½ ins. | 21 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 14½ " | 15 " | 16 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 3½ " | 3½ " | 3½ " |
FRONT: Cast on 156 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 5 times. Work 4 rows even in Stocking st. 1st decreasing row: K20. K2tog. t.b.l. K35. K2tog. K38. K2tog. t.b.l. K35. K2tog. K20. Work 3 rows even. 2nd decreasing row: K20. K2tog. t.b.l. K33. K2tog. K38. K2tog. t.b.l. K33. K2tog. K20. Work 3 rows even. 3rd decreasing row: K20. K2tog. t.b.l. K31. K2tog. K38. K2tog. t.b.l. K31. K2tog. K20. Next 3 rows: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 4th decreasing row: K20. K2tog. t.b.l. K29. K2tog. K38. K2tog. t.b.l. K29. K2tog. K20. Work 3 rows even in Stocking st. 5th decreasing row: K20. K2tog. t.b.l. K27. K2tog. K38. K2tog. t.b.l. K27. K2tog. K20. Next 3 rows: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Working in Stocking st. continue decreasing in this manner, every 4th row, having 2 less sts. between sts. knit tog. to 84 sts. on needle. (18 decreasings). Continue even until work from beginning measures 8½ ins. (1½ yrs.—9 ins.) (2 yrs.—10 ins.) ending with purl row. Next row: *K2. K2tog. K3. Repeat from * to end of row. 72 sts. on needle. Work 1 inch even in ribbing (K1. P1). With right side of work facing proceed:– Next row: K2. (K8. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K8) 4 times. K2. 76 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 10½ ins. (1½ yrs.—11 ins.) (2 yrs.—12 ins.).
To shape armholes: Cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows. 3rd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 4th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 5th row: K1. K2tog. K19. Turn. 6th and alternate rows: Purl to last st. K1. 7th row: K1. K2tog. K16. Turn. 9th row: K16. Turn. 11th row: K15. Turn. 13th row: K14. Turn. Continue in this manner, that is knitting 1. st. less every alternate row ending with K2. Turn. Next row: P1. K1. Break wool and slip first 42 sts. onto first st. holder. Join wool at neck edge and working on remaining 22 sts. proceed:–
1st row: K19. K2tog. K1. 2nd row: K1. P18. Turn. 3rd row: K16. K2tog. K1. 4th row: K1. P15. Turn. 5th and alternate rows: Knit. 6th row: K1. P14. Turn. 8th row: K1. P13. Turn. Continue in this manner ending with K1. P1. Turn. Next row: K2. Break wool and slip these 20 sts. onto 2nd st. holder.
BACK: Cast on 156 sts. Work exactly as given for Front until work from beginning measures 10½ ins. (1½ yrs.—11 ins.) (2 yrs.—12 ins.). 76 sts. on needle.
To shape armholes: Cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row 3 times. 62 sts. on needle. Work 5 rows even in Stocking st. Proceed:–
1st row: K20. Turn. 2nd and alternate rows: Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: K18. Turn. 5th row: K16. Turn. 7th row: K14. Turn. 9th row: K12. Turn. Continue in this manner ending with K2. Turn. Next row: P1. K1. Break wool and slip first 42 sts. onto 3rd st. holder. Join wool at neck edge and working on remaining 20 sts. proceed:–
1st and alternate rows: Knit. 2nd row: K1. P17. Turn. 4th row: K1. P15. Turn. 6th row: K1. P13. Turn. Continue in this manner ending with K1. P1. Next row: K2. Break wool and slip these 20 sts. onto 4th st. holder.
YOKE: With right side of work facing, join wool and starting with 42 sts. of first st. holder proceed:– *K1. Pick up and knit loop at base of next st. (This is an increase and will be termed "knit below" throughout). Repeat from * 13 times. (K2. knit below) twice. (K1. P1) 12 times. Working on 20 sts. of 2nd st. holder proceed:– K1. P1. (knit below. K2) twice. (knit below. K1) 13 times. K1. Working on 42 sts. of 3rd st. holder proceed:– (K1. knit below) 6 times. (K2. knit below) 6 times. (P1. K1) 12 times. Working on 20 sts. of 4th st. holder proceed:– P1. K1. (knit below. K2) 6 times. (knit below. K1) 5 times. K1. 178 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
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