Beehive for Bairns, Vol. 2: From 1st Size to 2 Years / With Special Supplement: Bed Jackets

Socks for Tots

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(A)—See page 49.	(B)—See below.
(C)—See page 49.	(D)—See page 49.

(B) DIAMOND SOCKS

MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 1 oz. White (W). ¼ oz. each Pink No. 2019 (P) and Blue No. 188 (B). 5 yds. each Yellow No. 2042 (Y) and Mauve No. 554 (M). Set of 4 No. 13 "Aero" Steel Knitting Needles (points at both ends), for sizes 1 and 1½ yrs. For size 2 yrs. use No. 12 needles.

MEASUREMENTS: Length of leg to bottom of heel flap 6 ins.

Tension:	9½ sts. and 13 rows	= l inch with No. 13 needles.
	9 " " 11 "	= 1 " " No. 12 "

Wind (W), (P) and (B) into 2 balls. Cut each of (Y) and (M) in half for the diagonal stripes.

With (W) and 2 needles cast on 48 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K2. P2), dec. 1. st. at end of last row. Proceed in pattern as follows (being careful to twist wool when changing colours, using separate ball of wool for each diamond and separate strand of wool for each diagonal stripe):–

**1st row: K1(B). 10(W). 1(Y). 1(M). 10(W). 1(P). Joining 2nd balls and strands of wool, K10(W). 1(M). 1(Y). 10(W). 1(B).

2nd row: K1. P1(B). 8(W). 1(Y). 2(W). 1(M). 8(W). 3(P). 8(W). 1(M). 2(W). 1(Y). 8(W). 1(B). K1(B).

3rd row: K3(B). 6(W). 1(Y). 4(W). 1(M). 6(W). 5(P). 6(W). 1(M). 4(W). 1(Y). 6(W). 3(B).

4th row: K1. P3(B). 4(W). 1(Y). 6(W). 1(M). 4(W). 7(P). 4(W). 1(M). 6(W). 1(Y). 4(W). 3(B). K1(B).

5th row: K5(B). 2(W). 1(Y). 8(W). 1(M). 2(W). 9(P). 2(W). 1(M). 8(W). 1(Y). 2(W). 5(B).

6th row: K1. P5(B). 1(Y). 10(W). 1(M). 11(P). 1(M). 10(W). 1(Y). 5(B). K1(B).

7th row: K5(B). 1(Y). 1(B). 10(W). 1(P). 1(M). 9(P). 1(M). 1(P). 10(W). 1(B). 1(Y). 5(B).

8th row: K1. P3(B). 1(Y). 3(B). 8(W). 3(P). 1(M). 7(P). 1(M). 3(P). 8(W). 3(B). 1(Y). 3(B). K1(B).

9th row: K3(B). 1(Y). 5(B). 6(W). 5(P). l(M). 5(P). 1(M). 5(P). 6(W). 5(B). 1(Y). 3(B).

10th row: K1. P1(B). 1(Y). 7(B). 4(W). 7(P). 1(M). 3(P). 1(M). 7(P). 4(W). 7(B). 1(Y). 1(B). K1(B).

11th row: K1(B). 1(Y). 9(B). 2(W). 9(P). 1(M). 1(P). 1(M). 9(P). 2(W). 9(B). 1(Y). 1(B).

12th row: K1(Y). P11(B). 11(P). 1(M). 11(P). 11(B). K1(Y). Work back from 11th to 1st. rows inclusive.** Repeat from ** to ** substituting (P) for (B), (M) for (Y), (B) for (P), (Y) for (M) and purl rows for knit rows and knit rows for purl rows. Proceed:–

Put first 12 sts. onto one needle. Slip last 12 sts. onto 2nd needle. Leave these 2 needles for heel, and remaining 23 sts. on one needle for instep. Working on the 23 instep sts. proceed:–

1st row: K1(M). 10(W). 1(P). 10(W). 1(M). 2nd row: K1(W). P1(M). 8(W). 3(P). 8(W). 1(M). K1(W). Work 1 complete (P) diamond with (M) diagonal stripes to correspond to first whole (P) diamond worked. Leave these sts. on needle until sole has been worked.

To make heel: Put all heel sts. onto one needle. With wrong side of work facing, join (W) wool. K1. P10. P2tog. P10. K1. 23 sts. on needle. 1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat these 2 rows 7 times.

To shape heel: K12. Sl.1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Turn. P3. P2tog. P1. Turn. K4. Sl.1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Turn. P5. P2tog. P1. Turn. Continue in this manner until all sts. are worked. 13 sts. on needle. Break wool.

To shape instep and sole: With right side of work facing and (W) wool, pick up and knit 10 sts. along side of heel. Knit the 13 sts. from heel needle and pick up and knit 10 sts. along other side of heel. 1st row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. Sl.1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Repeat these 2 rows to 21 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work measures same as instep piece. Divide sole sts. on 2 needles leaving instep sts. on one needle. Using (W) wool, working in rounds on 3 needles, continue even until work, from where sts. were picked up at heel, measures

2½ ins. for size 4½ 3 ins. for size 5 3½ ins. for size 5½

To shape toe: 1st round: K8. *K7. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. 2nd and alternate rounds: Knit. 3rd round: *K6. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. 5th round: *K5. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. Continue decreasing in this manner to 10 sts. in round. Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * to end of round. Break wool. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew seams.

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(A) LACEY SOCKS—Illustrated on page 48

MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL. 1 oz.

For Needles, Measurements and Tension, see Diamond Socks, page 48.

PATTERN: 1st round: *P1. K2. P1. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. Repeat from * to end of round. 2nd round: *P1. K2. P1. K5. Repeat from * to end of round. 3rd round: As 1st. round. 4th round: *P1. Miss next st. Knit into back of next st. but do not slip off needle. Knit into front of 1st. st. Slip both sts. off needle together. P1. K5. Repeat from * to end of round. These 4 rounds complete one pattern.

Cast on 44 sts. (16. 16. 12). Work 2 ins. ribbing (K1. P1) inc. 1. st. in last round. Rearrange sts. as follows:–(18. 18. 9). Continue even in pattern until work measures approx. 5 ins. from beginning ending with 4th pattern round.

To make heel: Knit the first 22 sts. of round for heel. Divide remaining 23 sts. on 2 needles and leave for instep. 1st row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: Knit. Repeat these 2 rows 7 times, 1st. row once.

To shape heel: K12. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Turn. P4. P2tog. P1. Turn. K5. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Turn. P6. P2tog. P1. Turn. Continue in this manner until all sts. are worked. 12 sts. on needle. Knit back 6 sts. Put instep sts. on one needle.

To shape instep: 1st needle: Knit remaining 6 heel sts. Pick up and knit 10 sts. along side of heel. 2nd needle: (instep needle, to be worked to the toe in pattern). *K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. P1. K2. P1. Repeat from * once. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. 3rd needle: Pick up and knit 10 sts. along other side of heel. Knit remaining 6 heel sts. Proceed:–

1st round: 1st needle: Knit. 2nd needle: (K5. P1. K2. P1) twice. K5. 3rd needle: Knit. 2nd round: 1st needle: Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 2nd needle: (K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. P1. K2. P1) twice. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. Wl. fwd. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. 3rd needle: K1. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. Knit to end of needle. Keeping continuity of pattern on 2nd needle, at the instep end of each of the 1st. and 3rd needles continue dec. 1. st. every alternate row, until there are 11 sts. on each of 1st. and 3rd needles. Still working the 2nd needle in pattern continue even until work, from where sts. were picked up at heel measures

2½ ins. for size 4½ 3 ins. for size 5 3½ ins. for size 5½

dec. 1. st. in last round. Shape toe as given for Diamond Socks, see page 48.

(C) PLAIN SOCKS—Illustrated on page 48

MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 1 oz.

For Needles, Measurements and Tension, See Diamond Socks, page 48.

Cast on 44 sts. (16. 16. 12). Work 2 ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Knit even in rounds until work measures 5 ins. from beginning.

***To make heel: Knit first 11 sts. of round onto one needle. Slip last 11 sts. of round onto other end of same needle. Divide remaining 22 sts. on 2 needles and leave for instep. 1st row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: Knit. Repeat these 2 rows 7 times, 1st. row once. Shape heel as given for Lacey Socks. (A), then keeping 2nd needle in plain knitting instead of pattern, shape instep as given for Lacey Socks. Continue even in plain knitting until work, from where sts. were picked up at heel measures

2½ ins. for size 4½ 3 ins. for size 5 3½ ins. for size 5½

Shape toe as given for Diamond Socks, see page 48.***

(D) PLAIN ANKLE SOCKS

MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 1 oz.

For Needles and Tension, see Diamond Socks page 48.

MEASUREMENTS: Length of leg to bottom of heel flap 4½ ins.

Cast on 44 sts. (16. 16. 12). Work 2½ ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Knit even in rounds until work measures 3½ ins. from beginning, then work from *** to *** as given for Plain Socks, (C), above.

(F) BABY'S PANTIES—Illustrated on page 3

MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL. 2 ozs. Two No. 11 Beehive Knitting Needles. One Medium Crochet Hook.

MEASUREMENTS: Length from top to lower edge at centre, 8½ ins.

Tension: 8½ sts. and 10 rows = 1 inch.

Cast on 72 sts. 1st row: *K2. P2. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row twice. 4th row: (eyelets) *K2. w.r.n. P2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 8 times. Continue even in Garter st. until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning. Proceed:–

To make leg: 1st row: K18. Turn. 2nd row: K1. K2tog Knit to end of row. 3rd row: K14. K2tog. K1. 4th row: As 2nd row. Continue decreasing in this manner until 1. st. remains. Fasten off. Beginning again on remaining sts. knit to end of row. Proceed:–

1st row: K15. K2tog. K1. Turn. 2nd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to end of row. 3rd row: K13. K2tog. K1. 4th row: As 2nd row. Continue decreasing in this manner to 1. st. Fasten off. Continuing on remaining 36 sts. knit 11 rows even. Inc. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 72 sts. Work 6½ ins. even. Work ribbing and eyelets to correspond to Front.

TO MAKE UP: Sew all seams. With double wool crochet a cord. Thread through eyelets at waist. Make and sew a small tassel to each end.

MATERIALS: 4 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 8 ozs.
Pink No. 2019. 2 ozs. extra for long sleeves. Two
Buttons. Three Stitch Holders.

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

MEASUREMENTS:	Bust	34 ins.	36 ins.	38 ins.
Length from top of shoulder	16 "	17 "	17½ "
Length of short sleeve underarm seam	7 "	7 "	7 "
Length of long sleeve underarm seam	17 "	17 "	17 "

RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 71 sts. Knit 7 rows Garter st. Proceed: 1st row: K32. *Wl. fwd. K6. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K3. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last 28 sts. K28. 3rd row: K28. K2tog. *K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K2tog. 4th row: K1. Purl to last 28 sts. K28. These 4 rows complete one pattern. Keeping border of 28 sts. in Garter st. continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures 5 ins. ending at Front edge. Next row: (buttonhole). K6. Cast off 2 sts. Work in pattern to end of row. Next row: Work in pattern to cast-off sts. Cast on 2 sts. K6. Continue in pattern until work from beginning measures approx. 9 ins. (36—9½ ins.) (38—10 ins.) ending with 4th pattern row.

To shape armhole: 1st row: K32. *Wl. fwd. K8. Repeat from * to last 21 sts. Wl. fwd. K21. 2nd row: Cast off 18 sts. Purl to last 28 sts. K28. Still keeping Garter st. border continue even in pattern until armhole from first shaping measures 7 ins. (36—7½ ins.) (38—7½ ins.).

To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 9 sts. every alternate row once, then 8 sts. twice. Leave remaining 28 sts. on st. holder.

LEFT FRONT: Cast on 71 sts. Knit 7 rows Garter st. Proceed: 1st row: K4. *Wl. fwd. K6. Repeat from * to last 31 sts. Wl. fwd. K31. 2nd row: K28. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: K2tog. *K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 34 sts. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K2tog. K28. 4th row: K28. Purl to last st. K1. Working buttonhole as for Right Front, continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures approx. 9 ins. (36—9½ ins.) (38—10 ins.) ending with 4th pattern row.

To shape armhole: 1st row: Cast off 18 sts. K4. *Wl. fwd. K6. Repeat from * to last 31 sts. Wl. fwd. K31. Continue in pattern working to correspond to Right Front being careful to have shapings for opposite side. Leave remaining 28 sts. on 2nd st. holder.

BACK: Cast on 115 sts. Knit 7 rows Garter st. Proceed:– 1st row: K4. *Wl. fwd. K6. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K3. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: K2tog. *K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K2tog. 4th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. These 4 rows complete one pattern. Continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures approx. 9 ins. (36—9½ ins.) (38—10 ins.) ending with 4th pattern row.

To shape armholes: 1st row: Cast off 18 sts. K4. *Wl. fwd. K6. Repeat from * to last 21 sts. Wl. fwd. K21. 2nd row: Cast off 18 sts. Purl to last st. K1. Continue even in pattern until armhole from first shaping measures 7 ins. (36—7½ ins.) (38—7½ ins.).

To shape shoulders: Keeping continuity of pattern cast off 9 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then 8 sts. beginning following 4 rows. Leave remaining 29 sts. on 3rd st. holder. Sew shoulder seams. With right side of work facing, join wool and knit across sts. from 1st. st. holder. Pick up and knit 1. st. from shoulder seam. Knit across 29 Back sts. (3rd st. holder). Pick up and knit 1. st. from shoulder seam. Knit across sts. from remaining (2nd) st. holder. 87 sts. on needle. Knit 5 rows Garter st. Cast off 29 sts. knitways, 29 sts. purl ways, 29 sts. knitways.

SHORT SLEEVES: Cast on 91 sts. Knit 6 rows Garter st. 7th row: (K6. Inc. 1. st. in next st.) 12 times. K7. 103 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern as given for Back until sleeve measures approx. 9½ ins. ending with 4th pattern row. Cast off.

LONG SLEEVES: Cast on 71 sts. Knit 6 rows Garter st. 7th row: K3. (K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st.) 32 times. K4. 103 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern as given for Back until sleeve measures approx. 19½ ins. ending with 4th pattern row. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Press pieces carefully. Sew side seams. Sew up sleeve to within 2½ ins. of top. Sew in sleeves. Make a link for the buttons and insert in buttonholes.

BABY'S JACKET—"BOB"

MATERIALS: 4 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 3 ozs. Pink No. 2019. Two Buttons. One Stitch Holder. Two Safety Pins.

For Needles and Tension see page 5.

MEASUREMENTS:	3 mos.	6 mos.	9 mos.
Width all round at underarm	18 ins.	19 ins.	19½ ins.
Length from top of shoulder	9½ "	10½ "	10½ "
Length of sleeve underarm seam	5½ "	6 "	7 "

RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 33 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. Proceed:– 1st row: K18. *Wl. fwd. K6. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K3. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last 14 sts. K14. 3rd row: K14. K2tog. *K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K2tog. 4th row: K1. Purl to last 14 sts. K14. These 4 rows complete one pattern. Keeping border of 14 sts. in Garter st. continue even in pattern until work measures 4 ins. from beginning ending at Front edge. Next row: (buttonhole). K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Work in pattern to end of row. Continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures approx. 6½ ins. (6 mos.—7 ins.) (9 mos.—7 ins.) ending with 4th pattern row.

To shape armhole: 1st row: K18. *Wl. fwd. K6. Repeat from * to last 9 sts. Wl. fwd. K9. 2nd row: Cast off 6 sts. Purl to last 14 sts. K14. Continue even in pattern until armhole from first shaping measures 3 ins. (6 mos.—3½ ins.) (9 mos.—3½ ins.).

To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row once, then 6 sts. once. Leave remaining 14 sts. on safety pin.

LEFT FRONT: Cast on 33 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. Proceed: 1st row: K4. *Wl. fwd. K6. Repeat from * to last 17 sts. Wl. fwd. K17. 2nd row: K14. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: K2tog. *K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 20 sts. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K2tog. K14. 4th row: K14. Purl to last st. K1. These 4 rows complete one pattern. Keeping border of 14 sts. in Garter st. continue even in pattern until work measures 4 ins. from beginning ending at Front edge. Next row: (buttonhole). K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K10. Purl to last st. K1. Continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures approx. 6½ ins. (6 mos.—7 ins.) (9 mos.—7 ins.) ending with 4th pattern row.

To shape armhole: Cast off 6 sts. K4. *Wl. fwd. K4. Repeat from * to last 17 sts. Wl. fwd. K17. Continue in pattern, working to correspond to Right Front being careful to have shapings for opposite side.

BACK: Cast on 61 sts. Knit 5 rows Garter st. Proceed:– 1st row: K4. *Wl. fwd. K6. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K3. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: K2tog. *K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K2. Wl. fwd. K2. K2tog. 4th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. These 4 rows complete one pattern. Continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures approx. 6½ ins. (6 mos.—7 ins.) (9 mos.—7 ins.) ending with 4th pattern row.

To shape armholes: 1st row: Cast off 6 sts. K4. *Wl. fwd. K6. Repeat from * to last 9 sts. Wl. fwd. K9. 2nd row: Cast off 6 sts. Purl to last st. K1. Continue even in pattern until armhole from first shaping measures 3 ins. (6 mos.—3½ ins.) (9 mos.—3½ ins.).

To shape shoulders: Keeping continuity of pattern cast off 7 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then 6 sts. beginning following 2 rows. Leave remaining 23 sts. on st. holder.

Sew shoulder seams. With right side of work facing, join wool and knit 14 sts. left at Right Front. Pick up and knit 1. st. from shoulder seam. Knit across 23 sts. of Back. Pick up and knit 1. st. from shoulder seam. Knit 14 sts. left at Left Front. 53 sts. on needle. Knit 3 rows Garter st. Cast off 15 sts. knitways, 23 sts. purl ways, 15 sts. knitways.

SLEEVES: Cast on 30 sts. Knit 4 rows Garter st. 5th row: K1. (Inc. 1. st. in next st. K3) 7 times. K1. 37 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern as given for Back until sleeve measures approx. 6½ ins. (6 mos.—7 ins.) (9 mos.—8 ins.) ending with 4th pattern row. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Press pieces carefully. Sew side seams. Sew 5½ ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—7 ins.) of sleeve. Sew in sleeves. Make a link for the buttons and insert in buttonholes.

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