  Time Out OVERALL SUIT(The Leggings may be made with or without feet). MATERIALS: 4 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 8 ozs. Green No. 600. Pullover—4 ozs. Leggings—4 ozs. 8 Buttons. One spare needle with points at both ends. One Medium Crochet Hook. For Needles and Tension see page 5.
PULLOVER—FRONT: Cast on 72 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K1. P1) inc. 4 sts. in last row. 76 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 5½ ins. (1½ yrs.—6 ins.) (2 yrs.—6½ ins.) ending with purl row. Proceed: 1st row: K24. *Slip next 2 sts. onto spare needle and place at back of work. Knit next 2 sts. Bring the 2 sts. forward and slip them back onto needle. Knit these 2 sts. (This will be termed "Twist" throughout). K4. Repeat from * twice. Twist. K24. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: Knit. 4th row: As 2nd row. Repeat these 4 rows until work from beginning measures approx. 7 ins. (1½ yrs.—7½ ins.) (2 yrs.—8 ins.) ending with 2nd pattern row. To shape armholes: Keeping continuity of pattern cast off 6 sts. beginning next 2 rows then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every row to 56 sts. on needle, ending with 4th pattern row. Next row: K2. *K4. Twist. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. Continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures approx. 9¾ ins. (1½ yrs.—10¼ ins.) (2 yrs.—10¾ ins.) ending with purl row. To shape neck: Work 23 sts. in pattern. Cast off 10 sts. Work 23 sts. in pattern. Working on last 23 sts. keeping continuity of pattern and armhole edge even, at neck edge dec. 1. st. every row to 14 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping. To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row twice. Join wool to remaining sts. at neck edge and work other shoulder to correspond. NECKBAND: With right side of work facing pick up and knit 40 sts. around neck. Work ¾ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off loosely in ribbing. BACK: Work exactly as given for Front until work from beginning measures 9¾ ins. (1½ yrs.—10¼ ins.) (2 yrs.—10¾ ins.) ending with purl row. Work ¾ inch more in pattern. To shape neck and shoulder: Work 18 sts. in pattern. Cast off 20 sts. Work 18 sts. in pattern. Working on last 18 sts. keeping continuity of pattern and armhole edge even, at neck edge dec. 1. st. every row to 14 sts. on needle. At armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row twice. Join wool to remaining sts. at neck edge and work other shoulder to correspond. NECKBAND: Work as given for Front neckband but picking up 36 sts. instead of 40 sts. SLEEVES: Cast on 38 sts. Work 1 inch ribbing (K1. P1). Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 7th and every following 6th row to 56 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.) or desired length. Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 24 sts. Cast off. (Leggings without feet—see page 43) LEGGINGS WITH FEET**RIGHT LEG: Cast on 76 sts. Work ½ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Next row: *Rib 2. w.r.n. P2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Working in Stocking st. proceed:– To shape back: 1st row: K8. Turn. 2nd and alternate rows: Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: K16. Turn. 5th row: K24. Turn. Continue in this manner, working over 8 extra sts. every knit row until 28 sts. remain, ending with purl row. Next row: Knit across all sts. Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. at long side of work every following 6th row to 86 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning, at short edge, measures 8½ ins. (1½ yrs.—9 ins.) (2 yrs.—9½ ins.) ending with purl row. To shape leg: Dec. 1. st. each end of needle every knit row to 54 sts. on needle, then 1. st. each end of needle every following 4th row to 42 sts. on needle. Continue even until leg seam from beginning measures 10 ins. (1½ yrs.—10½ ins.) (2 yrs.—11 ins.) ending with purl row.** To shape foot: 1st row: (eyelets) K1. *K2. K2tog. Wl. fwd. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: K19. Turn. 3rd row: K12. Turn. Working on these 12 sts. knit 29 rows Garter st. Next row: K12. Pick up and knit 16 sts. along side of instep. Knit across the 23 sts. which were left. Next row: K51. Pick up and knit 16 sts. along other side of instep. Knit across remaining 7 sts. 74 sts. on needle. Knit 12 rows Garter st. Proceed:– 1st row: K22. K2tog. K10. K2tog. K27. (K2tog.) twice. K7. 2nd row: K6. (K2tog.) twice. K25. K2tog. K10. K2tog. K21. 3rd row: K21. K2tog. K8. K2tog. K24. (K2tog.) twice. K5. 4th row: K4. (K2tog.) twice. K22. K2tog. K8. K2tog. K20. Cast off. LEFT LEG: Work to correspond to Right Leg, having back shaping on purl rows instead of knit rows. To reverse foot shapings after eyelet row at ankle has been worked, knit 1 row then continue exactly as given for Right Leg, beginning with 2nd row. OVERALL SUIT (Continued) |
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 20 ins. | 20½ ins. | 21 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 12 " | 12½ " | 13 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
PATTERN: 1st row: (wrong side of work) Knit. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: Knit. 4th row: K1. P2. *(K1. P1. K1) all in next st. P5. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. (K1. P1. K1) all in next st. P1. K1. 5th row: K2. *Bring wool to front of work as if to purl. Sl. 1. purl ways. Put wool to back of work. K1. Bring wool to front of work. Sl. 1. purl ways. Put wool to back of work. (The working of these 3 sts. will be termed "pattern" throughout). K5. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. Pattern. K3. 6th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1, slipping the slipped sts. purl ways, and passing the wool behind these slipped sts. 7th row: As 5th row. 8th row: K1. P1. *K2tog. P1. Sl. 1. knitways. K1. p.s.s.o. P3. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K2tog. P1. Sl. 1. knitways. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows once, then 1st. row once. 12th row: K1. P5. *(K1. P1. K1) all in next st. P5. Repeat from * to end of row. 13th row: *K5. Pattern. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. K6. 14th row: As 6th row. 15th row: As 13th row. 16th row: K1. P4. *K2tog. P1. Sl. 1. knitways. K1. p.s.s.o. P3. Repeat from * to last st. K1. These 16 rows complete one pattern.
FRONT: Cast on 72 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K1. P1). Work 5 complete patterns. Work now measures approx. 8¼ ins. from beginning. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.).
To shape armholes: Keeping continuity of pattern cast off 4 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row 4 times. 56 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until there are 2 complete patterns from first armhole shaping. Proceed:–
1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat these 2 rows until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping. Cast off.
BACK: Work exactly as given for Front.
SLEEVES: Cast on 36 sts. Work 2¼ ins. ribbing (K1. P1), inc. 12 sts. in last row. 48 sts. on needle. Work 4 complete patterns. Keeping continuity of pattern cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 16 sts. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams except shoulders. Work 1 row s.c. around neck opening, working 2 loops on front edge at each shoulder for buttonholes. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.
(L) BOY'S PULLOVER—Illustrated on page 35
MATERIALS: BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE. 3 ozs. Cherry Bloom. (1½ yrs.—4 ozs.) (2 yrs.—4 ozs.). One Medium Crochet Hook. 4 Buttons.
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 | 12 " | 12½ " | 13 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
PATTERN: 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 5 times. 7th row: *K2. Sl. 1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. 8th row: K1. P1. Sl. 1. *P2. Sl. 1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. 9th row: As 7th row. 10th row: *Purl the 3rd st. on the left-hand needle (the slipped st.) passing it over the first 2 sts. Purl these 2 sts. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. Repeat 7th and 8th rows once, then 7th row once. 14th row: K1. P1. *Inserting the needle through the 3rd st. on the left-hand needle (the slipped st.) purl each of the next 2 sts., then purl the slipped st. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 6 times.
These 20 rows complete Border for lower edge of pullover, cuffs and boat neck.
FRONT: Cast on 74 sts. Work 1 complete pattern. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 8 ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.).
To shape armholes: Cast off 5 sts. beginning next 2 rows then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 56 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole from first shaping measures 2 ins. Work 1 complete pattern. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
BACK: Work exactly as given for Front.
SLEEVES: Cast on 38 sts. Work 1 complete pattern. 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.). Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 16 sts. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces being careful not to flatten the pattern. Sew shoulder seams 1 inch from armhole edges. Work 1 row s.c. along front edge making 2 loops each side for buttons. Sew buttons to correspond.
MATERIALS: BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE. 4 ozs. Ocean Green. 3 Buttons. 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 | 12 " | 12½ " | 13 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
FRONT: Cast on 76 sts. Work 2 ins. ribbing (K2. P2). Continue even in Stocking st. until work measures 5 ins. from beginning ending with purl row. Proceed:–
1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. P26. K22. P26. K1. 3rd row: Knit. 4th row: As 2nd row. **5th row: K29. (K2. P2) 4 times. K31. 6th row: K1. P26. K3. P1. (K2. P2) 3 times. K2. P1. K3. P26. K1. Repeat 5th and 6th rows once, then 5th row once. 10th row: K1. P26. K22. P26. K1. 11th row: Knit. 12th row: As 10th row.** Repeat from ** to ** twice. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 8 ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.) ending with purl row.
To shape armholes: Cast off 5 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every row 3 times, ending with knit row. 60 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
1st row: K1. P3. K22. P8. K22. P3. K1. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: As 1st. row. **4th row: K6. (K2. P2) 4 times. K14. (K2. P2) 4 times. K8. 5th row: K1. P3. *K3. P1. (K2. P2) 3 times. K2. P1. K3.* P8. Repeat from * to * once. P3. K1. Repeat 4th and 5th rows once, then 4th row once. 9th row: K1. P3. K22. P8. K22. P3. K1. 10th row: Knit. 11th row: As 9th row.** Repeat from ** to ** twice. Work 4 rows Stocking st.
(Continued on page 45)
(F) BOY'S SUSPENDER SUIT—Illustrated on page 35
MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL. 4 ozs. Sky Blue. (Pullover—2 ozs. Knickers—2 ozs.). One Medium Crochet Hook. 3 small and 2 larger Buttons. Two Stitch Holders. 1 yd. Ribbon 1¼ ins. wide.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Pullover: | |||
| Width all round at underarm | 20 ins. | 20½ ins. | 21 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 10½ " | 11 " | 11½ " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 2½ " | 2½ " | 2½ " |
| Knickers: | |||
| Length from waist to crotch at front | 9¼ " | 9¾ " | 10¾ " |
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
THE PULLOVER
BACK: Cast on 88 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row for 2 ins. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 6½ ins. (1½ yrs.—7 ins.) (2 yrs.—7½ 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 to 68 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole measures 8½ ins. from first shaping ending with purl row.
To shape neck: K24. Turn. Working on these 24 sts. dec. 1. st. at neck edge next and every following row to 20 sts. on needle.
To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 5 sts. every alternate row 4 times.
Slip next 20 sts. on st. holder. Work remaining 24 sts. to correspond to other side.
FRONT: Work exactly as given for Back until armhole measures 2½ ins. from first shaping ending with purl row.
To shape neck: K27. Turn. Working on these 27 sts. dec. 1. st. at neck edge next and every following row to 20 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.
To shape shoulder: At armhole edge cast off 5 sts. every alternate row 4 times.
Slip next 14 sts. on st. holder. Work remaining 27 sts. to correspond to other side.
NECKBAND: Sew left shoulder seam. With right side of work facing pick up and knit 13 sts. along right side of neck. Knit 20 sts. from st. holder. Pick up and knit 36 sts. along left side of neck. Knit 14 sts. from st. holder. Pick up and knit 22 sts. along other side of neck. 105 sts. on needle. 1st row: *K2. P3. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K2. P2. K1. 2nd row: (right side of work) *K3. P2. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K3. P1. K1. Cast off in ribbing.
SLEEVES: Cast on 55 sts. Work ½ inch ribbing (K3. P2) as given for Neckband. Next row: *K5. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 64 sts. on needle. Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue even in Stocking st. until sleeve measures 2½ ins. from beginning.
To shape cap: *Cast off 2 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then 1. st. beginning following 2 rows.* Repeat from * to * to 22 sts. on needle. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Sew all seams, except right shoulder. Work 1 row d.c. along back of right shoulder and 1 row s.c. along front, working 3 chain loops for buttonholes. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.
THE KNICKERS
FRONT: Beginning at bottom of Right Leg, cast on 43 sts. **1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat this row for ½ inch inc. 1. st. at end of last row.** Cast on 24 sts. Break wool and leave on st. holder.
Cast on 43 sts. Repeat from ** to ** inc. 1. st. at beginning instead of end of last row. Proceed:–
1st row: K1. P1. K42. Working across sts. from spare needle, Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K20. K2tog. K42. P1. K1. 110 sts. on needle. 2nd row: K1. P1. K1. P41. P2tog. P18. P1. Transfer this st. back onto left-hand needle, insert needle in 2nd st. and pass it over st. just purled, thus decreasing a stitch. Transfer this st. back onto right-hand needle. (Make all decreases at this side, on the purl row in this manner). P41. K1. P1. K1. 3rd row: K1. P1. K42. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K16. K2tog. K42. P1. K1. 4th row: K1. P1. K1. P41. P2tog. P14. Dec. 1. st. as before. P41. K1. P1. K1. Keeping a Moss st. border at each side, continue decreasing in this manner, having 2 sts. less between decreasing each row, until the decreasings meet. On the next row purl these 2 sts. together, thus forming a point. 89 sts. on needle. Keeping a Moss st. border of 3 sts. at each end of needle, continue even in Stocking st. until work from the 20 cast-on sts. measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8 ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.), ending with purl row, and inc. 1. st. at end of row. Proceed:–
To make waistband: 1st row: (K1. P1) 15 times. K1. (K3. P2) 5 times. K3. (K1. P1) 15 times. K1. 2nd row: (K1. P1) 15 times. K1. (P3. K2) 5 times. P3. (K1. P1) 15 times. K1. Repeat these 2 rows for 1¼ ins. Next row: (buttonholes) Work 17 sts. in pattern. Cast off 3 sts. Work in pattern to last 20 sts. Cast off 3 sts. Work in pattern to end of row. Next row: Work in pattern, casting on sts. in place of cast-off sts. Continue in pattern until waistband measures 1¾ ins. Cast off.
BACK: Work exactly as given for Front, omitting buttonholes in waistband.
SUSPENDERS: (make 2). Cast on 13 sts. Work 14 ins. Moss st. (1½ yrs.—15 ins.) (2 yrs.—16 ins.). Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Sew all seams. Line shoulder straps with ribbon to prevent stretching. Sew straps at Back 2¼ ins. in from side seams. Sew buttons to Front ends.
GIRL'S OR BOY'S MITTS—Illustrated on page 47
MATERIALS: P & B SUPERIOR DOUBLE KNITTING. 2 ozs. Moss Green. One Medium Crochet Hook.
For Needles and Tension see Legging Suit page 46.
Cast on 28 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. 13th row: (eyelets) K2. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row once. 15th row: Knit. 16th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1.
To make thumb: K17. Turn. Cast on 1. st. K1. P6. Turn. Cast on 1. st. Work 6 rows Stocking st. on these 8 sts. Next row: (K2tog.) 4 times. Break wool. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew thumb seam. Join wool to first 11 sts. Pick up and knit 2 sts. at base of thumb. Knit last 11 sts. 24 sts. on needle. Work 11 rows Stocking st.
To shape top: 1st row: *K4. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 2nd and alternate rows: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: *K3. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 5th row: *K2. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 7th row: *K1. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Break wool. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew up seam.
Make another Mitt to correspond. With single wool crochet a cord for each mitt. Thread through eyelets at wrist. Make and sew a small tassel to each end.
(K) BOY'S PULLOVER—Illustrated on page 35
MATERIALS: 4 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 4 ozs. Yellow No. 2042. 3 Buttons. One Medium Crochet Hook. One Stitch Holder. One Safety Pin.
For Needles and Tension see page 5.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round at underarm | 20ins. | 20½ ins. | 21 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 12 " | 12½ " | 13 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
PATTERN: 1st row: K1. *P1. K2. P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 2nd row: K1. *K1. P2. K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. K1. P2. K2. 3rd row: K1. *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. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 4th row: As 2nd row. These 4 rows complete one pattern.
FRONT: Cast on 76 sts. Continue even in pattern until work from beginning measures 8 ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.).
To shape armholes: Keeping continuity of pattern, cast off 5 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 56 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until armhole measures 3 ins. from first shaping.
To shape neck: Work 21 sts. in pattern. Turn. Working on these 21 sts. keeping continuity of pattern dec. 1. st. at neck edge every row to 14 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.
To shape shoulder: Keeping continuity of pattern, at armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row twice. Leaving next 14 sts. on safety pin, join wool to remaining 21 sts. and work other shoulder to correspond.
BACK: Omitting neck shaping, work exactly as given for Front until armhole measures 3½ ins. from first shaping.
To shape neck: Work 16 sts. in pattern. Turn. Working on these 16 sts. dec. 1. st. at neck edge every alternate row twice. Continue even in pattern until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping. Shape shoulder as given for Front.
Leaving next 24 sts. on st. holder, join wool to remaining 16 sts. and work other shoulder to correspond.
NECKBAND: Sew left shoulder seam. With right side of work facing, pick up and knit 7 sts. along right side of neck, knit 24 sts. from st. holder at Back, pick up and knit 17 sts. along left side of neck, knit 14 sts. from safety pin at Front and pick up and knit 10 sts. along remainder of neck. 72 sts. on needle. Work ¾ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off loosely in ribbing.
SLEEVES: Cast on 36 sts. Continue in pattern inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 7th and every following 6th row to 56 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.). Keeping continuity of pattern, cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 24 sts. on needle. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press pieces carefully. Sew all seams excepting right shoulder. Sew in sleeves. Work 1 row s.c. around shoulder opening, working 3 loops for buttonholes on Front. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.
To shape neck: K22. Cast off 16 sts. K22. Working on last 22 sts. keeping armhole edge even, at neck edge dec. 1. st. 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. beginning every alternate row twice. Join wool at neck edge and work other shoulder to correspond.
BACK: Work exactly as given for Front.
SLEEVES: Cast on 36 sts. Work 1½ ins. ribbing (K2. P2). Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 5th then every following 6th row to 52 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.). Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 16 sts. Cast off.
NECKBAND: Sew Left shoulder seam. Pick up and knit 76 sts. around neck. Work ¾ inch ribbing (K2. P2). Cast off in ribbing.
TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully being careful not to flatten the pattern. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Work 1 row d.c. along shoulder edge at back. Work 1 row s.c. along Front edge working 3 loops for buttons. Sew buttons to correspond.
BOY'S CAP—Illustrated (left) page 47
MATERIALS: P & B SUPERIOR DOUBLE KNITTING. 2 ozs. Moss Green. One Button. One Stitch Holder.
For Needles and Tension see Legging Suit page 46.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width all round brim | 14 ins. | 14½ ins. | 15 ins. |
RIGHT EAR FLAP: Cast on 3 sts. 1st row: Inc. 1. st. in each of the first 2 sts. K1. Knit 5 rows Garter st. 7th row: K1. (Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1) twice. Knit 5 rows Garter st. 13th row: K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Knit to last 3 sts. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K2. Continue inc. 1. st. each end of needle every following 6th row to 15 sts. on needle. Knit 5 rows Garter st. Break wool and leave these sts. on st. holder until Left Ear Flap has been worked.
LEFT EAR FLAP: Cast on 3 sts. 1st row: Inc. 1. st. in each of first 2 sts. K1. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: (buttonhole) K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. 4th row: Knit. Continue to correspond to Right Flap to 15 sts. on needle. Knit 5 rows Garter st. casting on 7 sts. at end of last row. Turn. Next row: Knit across these 22 sts. Cast on 22 sts. Knit across the 15 sts. from st. holder, casting on 7 sts. at end of row. 66 sts. on needle. Knit 9 rows Garter st. Proceed:–
1st row: K6. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K12. Repeat from * to last 8 sts. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K7. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: Knit. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 8 times. 20th row: *K5. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 21st and alternate rows: Knit. 22nd row: *K4. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 24th row: *K3. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Continue decreasing in this manner to 21 sts. on needle. Next row: (K2tog.) to last st. K1. Break wool. Run end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew back seam. Sew button to correspond to buttonhole.
GIRL'S OR BOY'S HELMET—Illustrated (right) page 47
MATERIALS: P & B SUPERIOR DOUBLE KNITTING. 2 ozs. Moss Green. Two Safety Pins.
For Needles and Tension see Legging Suit page 46.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Width around face | 12 ins. | 12½ ins. | 13 ins. |
Cast on 66 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 13 times. 15th row: K2. (P1. K1) 3 times. K50. Slip next 8 sts. onto safety pin. Turn. 16th row: K1. P49. Slip next 8 sts. onto safely pin. Turn. 17th row: Knit. 18th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat last 2 rows 13 times. Proceed:–
1st row: K32. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. Turn. 2nd row: P15. Sl. 1. P1. p.s.s.o. Turn. 3rd row: K15. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. Turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until all sts. have been worked onto one needle. Break wool.
With right side of work facing, beginning again on the 8 sts. which were left on safety pin, K2. (P1. K1) 3 times. Pick up and knit 15 sts. from right side of Helmet. Knit across the 16 sts. which were left on the needle. Pick up and knit 15 sts. along other side of helmet, and (P1. K1) 4 times across remaining 8 sts. 62 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Join ribbing together to form a neckband.
GIRL'S OR BOY'S LEGGING SUIT with Pixie Hood.
MATERIALS: P & B SUPERIOR DOUBLE KNITTING. 10 ozs. Moss Green. Two No. 8 Beehive Knitting Needles for sizes 1 and 1½ yrs. For size 2 yrs. two No. 7 Needles. 4 Buttons. Length of elastic. One Medium Crochet Hook.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Coat: | |||
| Width all round at underarm | 21 ins. | 21½ ins. | 22 ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 12 " | 12½ " | 13 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 7½ " | 8½ " | 9 " |
| Leggings: | |||
| Length of Front seam | 8½ " | 9 " | 9½ " |
| Length of Leg seam | 10 " | 11 " | 11½ " |
| Tension: | 5 sts. and 7 rows | = 1 inch with No. 8 needles. |
| 4½ sts. and 6 rows | = 1 inch with No. 7 needles. |
The instructions are written for size 1 yr. For size 1½ yrs. use same size needles and follow same instructions. Stretch to required measurements when blocking. For size 2 yrs. use No. 7 needles and follow same instructions.
GIRL'S COAT—RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 28 sts. Knit 7 rows Garter st. 8th row: K6. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K8. Repeat from * once. K4. 9th row: K1. Purl to last 6 sts. K6. 10th row: Knit. Repeat 9th and 10th rows 5 times. Proceed:–
**1st row: K1. Purl to last 11 sts. K11. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: K1. Purl to last 12 sts. K12. 4th row: Knit. 5th row: K1. Purl to last 13 sts. K13. 6th row: (1st. buttonhole) K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Knit to end of row. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows once, 1st. row once. 10th row: Knit. 11th row: K1. Purl to last 6 sts. K6. Repeat 10th and 11th rows 3 times, 10th row once.** Repeat from ** to ** once.
To shape armhole: Keeping continuity of pattern, and working 2 more buttonholes 18 rows apart, at armhole edge cast off 3 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every alternate row to 22 sts. on needle. Continue in pattern until armhole measures 3½ 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: Cast on 28 sts. Knit 7 rows Garter st. 8th row: K3. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K8. Repeat from * once. K7. 9th row: K6. Purl to last. st. K1. 10th row: Knit. Repeat 9th and 10th rows 5 times. Proceed:–
1st row: K11. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd and alternate rows: Knit. 3rd row: K12. Purl to last st. K1. 5th row: K13. Purl to last st. K1. 6th row: Knit. Keeping continuity of Border pattern, omitting buttonholes, continue to correspond to Right Front, being careful to have all shapings for opposite side.
BACK: Cast on 48 sts. Knit 7 rows Garter st. 8th row: K10. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K8. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. 9th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue even in Stocking st. until work measures same as Fronts to armhole, 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 every alternate row to 38 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping, ending with purl row. Cast off.
SLEEVES: Cast on 20 sts. Knit 9 rows Garter st. 10th row: *K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. 30 sts. on needle. 11th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle every following 4th row to 40 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 7½ ins. (1½ yrs.—8½ ins.) (2 yrs.—9 ins.), ending with purl row. Continue in Stocking st. casting off 2 sts. beginning every row to 12 sts. Cast off.
COLLAR: Cast on 12 sts. Knit 8½ ins. (1½ yrs.—9 ins.) (2 yrs.—9½ ins.) Garter st. Cast off.
BOY'S COAT: Work from instructions given for Girl's Coat, but working buttonholes on Left Front instead of Right Front.
GIRL'S PIXIE HOOD
MATERIALS: P & B SUPERIOR DOUBLE KNITTING. 2 ozs. Moss Green.
For Needles and Tension see Legging Suit next column.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 1 yr. | 1½ yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Length from lower edge of scarf | |||
| to top of head | 8¼ ins. | 8½ ins. | 9 ins. |
| Width across (when folded) | 6" | 6¼ " | 6½ " |
THE HOOD: Cast on 31 sts. 1st row: Knit. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. K7. Repeat these 2 rows 7 times, then 1st. row once. **18th row: K1. Purl to last 12 sts. K12. 19th row: Knit. 20th row: K1. Purl to last 13 sts. K13. 21st row: As 19th row. 22nd row: K1. Purl to last 14 sts. K14. Repeat 19th and 20th rows once, 19th row once, 18th row once. 27th row: Knit. 28th row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. K7. Repeat 27th and 28th rows 4 times, 27th row once.**
Repeat from ** to ** twice, the 28th row once, 27th and 28th rows 3 times, 27th row once. Cast off.
THE TIE: Cast on 2 sts. 1st row: Inc. 1. st. in each st. 2nd row: Knit. Continue in Garter st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 12 sts. on needle. Work 19 ins. (1½ yrs.—20 ins.) (2 yrs.—21 ins.) even in Garter st. Decrease to correspond to increasing at other end.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Fold the hood and sew up back seam. Sew to centre 9 ins. of the tie.
LEGGING SUIT (Continued)
LEGGINGS: Cast on 110 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row once. 3rd row: (eyelets) K2. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times.
To shape back: K61. Turn. 2nd row: P12. Turn. 3rd row: K18. Turn. 4th row: P24. Turn. Continue in this manner, that is working over 6 more sts. every row to P96. Turn. Next row: Knit. Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle next and every following 8th row to 116 sts. on needle. Continue even until work, at side edge, measures 8-1/2 ins. (1-1/2 yrs.–9 ins.) (2 yrs.–9-1/2 ins.) ending with knit row. Next row: K1. P57. Turn. Leave remaining sts. on spare needle. Working on these 58 sts. proceed for leg:–
1st row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every following 4th row to 34 sts. on needle, then every following 5th row to 28 sts. Continue even until leg seam measures 9-1/2 ins. (1-1/2 yrs.–10-1/2 ins.) (2 yrs.–11 ins.) ending with knit row. Proceed:–
1st row: K5. P8. K15. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: Cast off 3 sts. K2. P8. K15. 4th row: Cast off 13 sts. Knit to end of row. 5th row: K2. P8. K2. 6th row: Knit. Repeat 5th and 6th rows 3 times, then 5th row once. 14th row: K2. K2tog. K4. K2tog. K2. 15th row: K2. P6. K2. 16th row: (K2. K2tog.) twice. K2. 17th row: Knit. 18th row: K1. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K1. Cast off knitways.
Join wool and work on remaining 58 sts. as follows:–1st row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. Continue to correspond to other leg until leg seam measures 9-1/2 ins. (1-1/2 yrs.–10-1/2 ins.) (2 yrs.–11 ins.) ending with 1 knit row. 28 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
1st row: K15. P8. K5. 2nd row: Knit. 3rd row: Cast off 13 sts. K2. P8. K5. 4th row: Cast off 3 sts. Knit to end of row. 5th row: K2. P8. K2. 6th row: Knit. Repeat 5th and 6th rows 3 times, then 5th row once. 14th row: K2. K2tog. K4. K2tog. K2. 15th row: K2. P6. K2. 16th row: (K2. K2tog.) twice. K2. 17th row: Knit. 18th row: K1. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K1. Cast off knitways.
TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew collar around neck of coat, placing ends 2 sts. from each front edge. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Crochet a cord. Thread through eyelets at waist of leggings. Make and sew a tassel to each end. Sew a piece of elastic to each foot at instep.
