Part 6

BACK: Work exactly as given for Front to 64 sts. on needle. Work 3 rows even.

=To shape back:= =1st row:= K58. Turn. =2nd row:= P52. Turn. =3rd row:= K46. Turn. =4th row:= P40. Turn. =5th row:= K34. Turn. =6th row:= P28. Turn. =7th row:= K22. Turn. =8th row:= P16. Turn. =9th row:= Knit to end of row. =10th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. Work ribbing as given for Front. Cast off in ribbing.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew side and crotch seams. Thread elastic through eyelets at waist.

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=(A) GIRL'S DRESS=--_Continued from page 28_

NECKBAND: Sew shoulder seams. With right side of work facing, pick up and knit 18 sts. along back of neck, 11 sts. along left side, 19 sts. from st. holder at front, 11 sts. along right side and 18 sts. along back. 77 sts. on needle. Knit 3 rows Garter st. =4th row:= Knit to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Cast off loosely.

SLEEVES: Cast on 36 sts. Knit 8 rows Garter st. =9th row:= K7. (Inc. 1. st. in next st.) 8 times. (Inc. 2 sts. in next st.) 7 times. (Inc. 1. st. in next st.) 7 times. K7. 65 sts. on needle. =10th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =11th row:= Knit. Repeat 10th and 11th rows once. Knit 3 rows Garter st. Repeat pattern as given for Front, working from ** to 10th row once, then from ** to 4th row once. Knit 2 rows Garter st.

=To shape cap:= =1st row:= Cast off 2 sts. Knit to end of row. Repeat 1st. row twice. =4th row:= Cast off 2 sts. Purl to end of row. =5th row:= Cast off 2 sts. Knit to end of row. Repeat 4th and 5th rows 6 times, then 4th row once. =Next row:= K1. (K2tog.) 14 times. Cast off purl ways.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew the 5 cast-on sts. in position on wrong side of back. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Thread ribbon through eyelets at waist.

=(A) GIRL'S PANTIES=--_Illustrated on page 29_

MATERIALS: =3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL=. 2 ozs. One Stitch Holder. Length of elastic.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.= Length from waist to crotch at front 7-1/2 ins. 8 ins. 9 ins.

FRONT: Cast on 65 sts. Knit 3 rows Garter st. Repeat from ** to 10th row as given for Dress, (A), see page 28. =Next row:= *K1. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. 44 sts. on needle. Knit 3 rows Garter st. Break wool and leave these sts. on st. holder until other leg band has been worked. Work 2nd leg band to correspond but do not break wool. =Next row:= K44. Cast on 16 sts. Knit the 44 sts. from st. holder onto same needle. 104 sts. on needle. Proceed:-

=1st row:= K1. P63. Turn. =2nd row:= K24. Turn. =3rd row:= P28. Turn. =4th row:= K32. Turn. Continue in this manner, that is working 4 sts. more in every row until 4 sts. are left unworked at each end of needle. =Next row:= P99. K1. Proceed:-

=1st row:= K44. K2tog. t.b.l. K12. K2tog. K44. =2nd row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =3rd row:= Knit. =4th row:= As 2nd row. =5th row:= K44. K2tog. t.b.l. K10. K2tog. K44. Work 3 rows even, also after 9th, 13th, 17th and 21st rows. =9th row:= K44. K2tog. t.b.l. K8. K2tog. K44. =13th row:= K44. K2tog. t.b.l. K6. K2tog. K44. =17th row:= K44. K2tog. t.b.l. K4. K2tog. K44. =21st row:= K44. K2tog. t.b.l. K2. K2tog. K44. =25th row:= K44. K2tog. t.b.l. K2tog. K44. 90 sts. on needle. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from 16 cast-on sts. in centre of work measures 4-3/4 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--4-3/4 ins._=) (=_2 yrs.--5-1/4 ins._=)= ending with purl row. Dec. 1. st. each end of needle on next and every following 8th row to 84 sts. on needle. Work 7 rows even. Proceed:-

=1st row:= K2. *P1, K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. =9th row:= (eyelets). K2. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat 1st. row 6 times. Cast off in ribbing.

BACK: Work exactly as given for Front to 84 sts. on needle. Work 5 rows even.

=To shape back:= =1st row:= K78. Turn. =2nd row:= P72. Turn. =3rd row:= K66. Turn. =4th row:= P60. Turn. =5th row:= K54. Turn. =6th row:= P48. Turn. =7th row:= K42. Turn. =8th row:= P36. Turn. =9th row:= K30. Turn. =10th row:= P24. Turn. =11th row:= Knit to end of row. =12th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. Work ribbing as given for Front. Cast off in ribbing.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew side and crotch seams. Thread elastic through eyelets at waist.

=(G) GIRL'S OR BOY'S MITTS=--_Illustrated on page 8_

MATERIALS: =4 ply MISS CANADA FINGERING=. 1 oz. Cascade No. 301. One Medium Crochet Hook.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

Cast on 32 sts. =1st row:= K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 17 times. =19th row:= (eyelets) *K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. =20th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =21st row:= Knit. Repeat last 2 rows 9 times. Proceed:-

=1st row:= K1. Purl to last 2 sts. K2tog. =2nd row:= *K3. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =3rd and alternate rows:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =4th row:= *K2. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =6th row:= *K1. K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =8th row:= *K2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Break wool and thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew up seam. With double wool crochet a cord. Thread through eyelets. Make and sew a small pom-pom to each end. Make another mitt to correspond.

=(B) GIRL'S DRESS=--_Illustrated on opposite page_

MATERIALS: =BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE=. 6 ozs. Sea Crest. Three safety pins and One Stitch Holder. 5 Buttons. Small quantity of wool for embroidery.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.= Width all round at underarm 20 ins. 20-1/2 ins. 21 ins. Length from top of shoulder 14-1/2 " 15 " 16 " Length of sleeve underarm seam 3 " 3 " 3 "

FRONT: **Cast on 150 sts. Knit 9 rows Garter st. =Next row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 8 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--9 ins._=)=, ending with purl row. =Next row:= *K2tog. K3tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 60 sts. on needle. =Next row:= K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat this row for 1 inch. With right side of work facing, K7. (Inc. 1. st. in next st. K14) 3 times. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K7. 64 sts. on needle. =Next row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 3rd and every following 4th row to 68 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning measures 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs--11 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--12 ins._=)=, ending with purl row.**

=To shape armholes:= Cast off 2 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 60 sts. on needle ending with purl row. Work 2 rows even.

=To shape yoke:= =1st row:= K1. *K2. P2. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K3. =2nd row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows until armhole measures 2-3/4 ins. from first shaping ending with purl row.

=To shape neck:= K3. (P2. K2) 4 times. P2. K1. Turn. Working on these 22 sts. continue in pattern, dec. 1. st. at neck edge every row to 18 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.

=To shape shoulder:= Keeping continuity of pattern, at armhole edge cast off 9 sts. every alternate row twice. Leave next 16 sts. on safely pin and work remaining 22 sts. to correspond to other side.

BACK: Work from ** to ** as given for Front. 68 sts. on needle.

=To shape armholes and make back opening:= =1st row:= Cast off 2 sts. Knit to end of row. =2nd row:= Cast off 2 sts. P30. Cast on 4 sts. Turn. Leave remaining sts. on st. holder. Working on these 34 sts. continue in Stocking st. dec. 1. st. at armhole edge every alternate row to 32 sts. on needle, ending with purl row. Work 2 rows even.

=To shape yoke:= =1st row:= K3. (P2. K2) 7 times. K1. =2nd row:= K1. Purl to last. st. K1. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows until armhole measures 3-3/4 ins. from first shaping ending with 1st. row.

=To shape neck:= K1. P18. Leave remaining 13 sts. on safety pin. =Next row:= K2tog. (P2. K2) 4 times. K1. 18 sts. on needle. Shape shoulder as given for Front.

Join wool at back opening and working on remaining 34 sts. proceed:- =1st row:= K5. Purl to last st. K1. =2nd row:= K1. K2tog. Knit to end of row. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows once, then 1st. row once. =6th row:= (1st. buttonhole). Knit to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. =7th row:= As 1st. row. =8th row:= Knit even. =9th row:= As 1st. row. =10th row:= K1. (K2. P2) 6 times. K7. =11th row:= K5. Purl to last st. K1. Continue in pattern to correspond to other side, working 3 more buttonholes 10 rows apart in Garter st. border, and shaping neck and shoulder to correspond.

NECKBAND: Sew shoulder seams. With right side of work facing, join wool and knit across 13 sts. from safety pin at back of neck, pick up and knit 12 sts. along left side, knit across 16 sts. from safety pin at front, pick up and knit 12 sts. along right side, knit 13 sts. from safety pin at back. 66 sts. on needle. Knit 3 rows Garter st. =Next row:= (5th buttonhole). Knit to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. Cast off loosely.

SLEEVES: Cast on 32 sts. Knit 8 rows Garter st. =Next row:= K2. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. 60 sts. on needle. =Next row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue even in Stocking st. until sleeve measures 3 ins. from beginning ending with purl row. Cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 24 sts. on needle. =Next row:= (K2tog.) 12 times. Cast off purl ways.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew the 4 cast-on sts. in position on wrong side of back. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Embroider daisies in Lazy Daisy st. at base of every alternate smooth stripe of yoke as illustrated on dress.

=(A) GIRL'S DRESS=--_Illustrated on opposite page_

MATERIALS: =3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL=. 4 ozs. Two Stitch Holders. 4 Buttons. 1-1/2 yds. Ribbon.

=For Needles and Tension, see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.= Width all round at underarm 20 ins. 20-1/2 ins. 21 ins. Length from top of shoulder 14-1/2 " 15 " 16 " Length of sleeve underarm seam 2-3/4 " 2-3/4 " 3 "

***FRONT: Cast on 177 sts. Knit 9 rows Garter st. Proceed:- =1st row:= K1. *K4. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =2nd row:= K1. P2. *P2tog. P3. w.r.n. P2. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. P2tog. P3. w.o.n. K1. =3rd row:= K2. *Wl. fwd. K2. K2tog. K3. Repeat from * to end of row. =4th row:= K1. P2. *P2tog. P1 w.r.n. P4. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. P2tog. P1 w.r.n. P2. K1. =5th row:= K4. K2tog. *Wl. fwd. K5. K2tog. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K3. =6th row:= K1. P2. w.r.n. P1 *P2tog. P4. w.r.n. P1. Repeat from * to last 5 sts. P2tog. P2. K1. =7th row:= K2. *K2tog. K2. Wl. fwd. K3. Repeat from * to end of row. =8th row:= K1. *P2. w.r.n. P3. P2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. =9th row:= *K2tog. K4. Wl. fwd. K1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. =10th row:= K1. P2. *P5. w.r.n. P2tog. Repeat from * to last 6 sts. P5. K1. Repeat from 1st. to 4th row once. Knit 5 rows Garter st. =20th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =21st row:= Knit. Repeat 20th and 21st rows 6 times. Knit 3 rows Garter St.** Repeat from ** to ** once, from ** to 21st row once, the 20th and 21st rows twice, then the 20th row once. Work from beginning now measures 8 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs--8-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--9 ins._=)=. Proceed:-

=1st row:= *K2tog. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2tog. Knit 3 rows Garter st. =5th row:= (eyelets). *K2. K2tog. Wl. fwd. K1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Knit 3 rows Garter st. =9th row:= K7. *Inc. 1. st. in next st. K7. Repeat from * to end of row. 79 sts. on needle. =10th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =11th row:= Knit. Repeat 10th and 11th rows twice. Knit 3 rows Garter st. Repeat from ** to 10th row once, then from ** to 4th row once.*** Knit 2 rows Garter st.

=To shape armholes:= =1st and 2nd rows:= Cast off 3 sts. Knit to end of row. =3rd row:= K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. =4th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows twice, then 3rd row once. Knit 3 rows Garter st. Repeat from ** to 10th row once, then from ** to 4th row once. Knit 2 rows Garter st.

=To shape neck:= K20. K2tog. K1. Turn. Working on these 22 sts. proceed:- =1st row:= Knit. =2nd row:= Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. =3rd row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 3 times. Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping.

=To shape shoulder:= At armhole edge cast off 9 sts. every alternate row twice.

Slip next. 19 sts. on st. holder. Join wool and work remaining 23 sts. to correspond to other side.

BACK: Work from *** to *** as given for Front. 79 sts. on needle. Proceed:-

=To make back opening:= K42. Turn. Leave remaining sts. on st. holder. Knit to end of row.

=To shape armhole.= =1st row:= Cast off 3 sts. Knit to end of row. =2nd row:= Knit. =3rd row:= K1. K2tog. Knit to end of row. =4th. row:= K6. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows once. =7th row:= (1st buttonhole). K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. =8th row:= As 4th row. Knit 4 rows Garter st. Keeping a border of 6 sts. in Garter st. at back opening, and working buttonholes 12 rows apart, work remaining sts. in pattern as follows:- Repeat from ** as given for Front to 10th row once, then from ** to 4th row once. Knit 4 rows Garter st. Still working buttonholes in Garter st. border at back opening, continue even in Stocking st. until armhole measures 3-1/4 ins. from first shaping ending at neck edge.

=To shape neck:= At neck edge cast off 18 sts. Purl to last st. K1. Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping. Shape shoulder as given for Front.

Cast on 5 sts. Knit remaining 37 sts. onto end of same needle. Continue to correspond to other side being careful to have all shapings for opposite side and omitting buttonholes.

(_Continued on page 27_)

_Early Gossip_

FROM PAGES 29 TO 47 GARMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR 1, 1-1/2 AND TWO YEARS

_A Romping_ _We Will Go_

=BOY'S CROCHETED ROMPER=--_Illustrated on page 30_

MATERIALS: =3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL=. 4 ozs. Peach. 11 Buttons. One No. 1 Steel Crochet Hook. (American Gauge). One Dog Motif.

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.= Width all round at underarm 20 ins. 20-1/2 ins. 21 ins. Length from top of shoulder to crotch 15 " 15-1/2 " 16-1/2 " Length of sleeve underarm seam 3 " 3 " 3 "

Tension: (1. s.c. Ch. 1) 9 times = 2 ins. 8 rows = 1 inch.

_The instructions are written for size 1 yr. Sizes 1-1/2 and 2 yrs. are written in brackets thus:- =( )=._

LOWER PART: (make 2). Beginning at crotch Ch. 27 sts. =1st row:= 1. s.c. in 3rd Ch. from hook. *Ch. 1. Miss 1. st. 1. s.c. in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. Ch. 2. Turn. =2nd row:= 1. s.c. in 1st. space. *Ch. 1. Miss next s.c. 1. s.c. in next space. Repeat from * to end of row, working last s.c. in space made by turning Ch. of previous row. (The turning Ch. always counts as 1 space). Ch. 2. Turn. Repeat 2nd row 4 times, turning last row with Ch. 7. =7th row:= 1. s.c. in 3rd Ch. from hook. (Ch. 1. Miss 1. Ch. 1. s.c. in next Ch.) twice. Ch. 1. Miss 1. s.c. 1. s.c. in next space. Work in pattern to end of row, working 1. s.s. in last space. Ch. 7. Turn. Repeat 7th row 9 times, turning last row with Ch. 9. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--Ch. 13_=)= =(=_2 yrs.--Ch. 17_=)= instead of Ch. 7. =15th row:= 1. s.c. in 3rd Ch. from hook. (Ch. 1. Miss 1. Ch. 1. s.c. in next Ch.) 3 times. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--5 times_=)= =(=_2 yrs.--7 times_=)=. Ch. 1. Miss 1. s.c. 1. s.c. in next space. Work in pattern to end of row, working 1. s.s. in last space. Ch. 9. Turn. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--Ch. 13_=)= =(=_2 yrs.--Ch. 17_=)=. Repeat 15th row once, turning with Ch. 2. Work 1-1/2 ins. even. =Next row:= Insert hook in 1st. space, draw up loop. Insert hook in 2nd space, draw up loop. W.o.h. Draw loop through all 3 loops on hook (this decreases 1 space). Work in pattern to last 2 spaces. Work a decrease. Ch. 2. Turn. Continue in pattern decreasing 1 space each end of work every 1-1/2 ins. 3 times. Continue even in pattern until work from crotch measures 8 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--9 ins._=)=. Fasten off.

WAISTBAND: (all in 1 piece). Ch. 13 sts. =1st row:= 1. s.c. in 2nd Ch. from hook. 1. s.c. in each st. to end of Ch. Ch. 2. Turn. =2nd row:= 1. s.c. in each s.c., working into back of sts. only. Ch. 1. Turn. Repeat 2nd row for 19 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--19-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--20 ins._=)=. Fasten off.

TOP--BACK: Ch. 89 sts. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--93 sts._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--95 sts._=)=. Work 1-1/2 ins. even in pattern.

=To shape armholes:= =1st and 2nd rows:= Work in pattern to last 3 spaces. Ch. 2. Turn. =3rd row:= Work in pattern, decreasing 1 space each end of row. Repeat 3rd row twice. Continue even in pattern until armhole measures 3-1/4 ins. from first shaping.

=To shape neck:= =1st row:= Work in pattern over 10 spaces. Ch. 2. Turn. =2nd row:= Dec. 1. space at neck edge. Work in pattern to end of row. Ch. 2. Turn. Work 4 rows even in pattern. Fasten off.

Join wool 10 spaces in from armhole edge and work other shoulder to correspond.

FRONT: Work exactly as given for Back until armhole measures 2-3/4 ins. from first shaping.

=To shape neck:= Work in pattern over 13 spaces. Ch. 2. Turn. Continue in pattern dec. 1. space at neck edge on next then every following row 3 times. Continue even until armhole measures 4 ins. from first shaping. Fasten off.

Join wool 13 spaces in from armhole edge and work other shoulder to correspond.

NECKBAND: Ch. 7 sts. Work in s.c. as given for waistband for length sufficient to go along back of neck. Make another piece to go along front of neck.

LEG BANDS: Ch. 7 sts. Work in s.c. as given for waistband for length sufficient to go along each leg opening.

SLEEVES: Ch. 7 sts. Work 5 ins. in s.c. as given for waistband. Do not break wool. Ch. 2. Working along edge of band work 30 spaces. Ch. 2. Turn. Continue even in pattern until sleeve measures 3 ins. from beginning. =Next row:= Work in pattern, dec. 1. space each end of work. =Next row:= Work even in pattern. Repeat last 2 rows 9 times. Fasten off.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces except ribbed bands. Sew side seams of both lower part and top. Sew waistband around the centre, easing in extra fullness. Sew sleeve seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew neckband around each side of neck. Sew leg bands around leg openings. Work 3 button loops along front of each shoulder and 5 loops along front of crotch. Sew buttons to correspond to button loops. Sew motif in position as illustrated.

=BOY'S KNITTED ROMPER=--_Illustrated on page 30_

MATERIALS: =3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL=. 2 ozs. White (W). 1 oz. Blue (B). One Medium Crochet Hook. Two Stitch Holders. 9 Buttons.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.= Width all round at underarm 20 ins. 20-1/2 ins. 21 ins. Length from top of shoulder to crotch 15 " 15-1/2 " 16-1/2 " Length of sleeve underarm seam 3 " 3 " 3 "

Beginning at neck with (W) wool cast on 80 sts. =1st row:= Inc. 1. st. in 1st. st. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (Seam sts.). K16. (Left Sleeve). Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (Seam sts.). K36. (Back). Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (Seam sts.). K16. (Right Sleeve). Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (Seam sts.). 88 sts. on needle. =2nd row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =3rd row:= K1. (Left Front). Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (Seam). K18. (Left Sleeve). Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (Seam). K38. (Back). Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (Seam). K18. (Right Sleeve). Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. (Seam). K1. (Right Front). 96 sts. on needle. =4th row:= As 2nd row. Continue increasing in this manner, that is, having 1. st. extra every knit row on each Front, and 2 sts. extra every knit row on each Sleeve and the Back, until there are 272 sts. on needle ending with purl row.

LEFT FRONT: K26. Turn. Leave remaining sts. on st. holder. Work 9 rows Stocking st. Break wool. Leave these sts. on st. holder. With (B) pick up and knit 40 sts. along edge of Left Front. Proceed:- Knit 3 rows (B), 6 (W), 8 (B), 8 (W), 5 (B). Cast off.

LEFT SLEEVE: With (W), K66 sts. from st. holder. Work 2-1/4 ins. even in Stocking st. decreasing to 60 sts. in last row. Break wool. Join (B). With right side of work facing knit 1 row. Work 3/4 inch ribbing (K2. P2). Cast off in ribbing.

BACK: With (W) K88 sts. from st. holder. Work 9 rows Stocking st. With right side of work facing proceed:-

Join (B). Knit 1 row. ***Work 3 rows ribbing (K2. P2). With (W), knit 1 row. Rib 3 rows. With (B), knit 1 row. Rib 5 rows. With (W), knit 1 row. Rib 3 rows. With (B), knit 1 row. Rib 3 rows. Break (B). With (W) work 1 inch Stocking st. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle next and every following 12th row to 100 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from bottom of ribbing measures 6 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--6-1/4 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--6-1/2 ins._=)= ending with purl row. Proceed:-

=To shape leg openings:= Cast off 4 sts. beginning every row to 60 sts. on needle, then 3 sts. beginning every row to 36 sts. on needle then 2 sts. beginning every row to 28 sts. on needle. Work 10 rows even. Cast off.

=To make leg bands:= With right side of work facing and (B) wool pick up and knit 48 sts. along edge of leg opening. Work 1/2 inch ribbing (K2. P2). Cast off in ribbing. Work other leg-band to correspond.***

RIGHT SLEEVE: Work exactly as given for Left Sleeve.

RIGHT FRONT: Work exactly as given for Left Front. Proceed:- With right side of work facing and (B) wool, K26 sts. of Right Front, pick up and knit 18 sts. along remainder of Front. Pick up and knit 18 sts. along corresponding part of Left Front. K26 sts. of Left Front. 88 sts. on needle. Repeat from *** to *** as given for Back.

NECKBAND: With right side of work facing and (B) wool pick up and knit 96 sts. around neck edge. Work 1/2 inch ribbing (K2. P2). Cast off in ribbing.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew side seams. Sew centre front opening to within 3 ins. of top. With (B) wool work 1 row s.c. around opening, working 4 loops for buttonholes on left front. With (W) wool work 1 row s.c. along front edge of crotch, working 5 loops for buttonholes. Work 1 row d.c. along back edge of crotch. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Sew in sleeves.

=GIRL'S DRESS=--_Illustrated on page 31_

MATERIALS: =3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL=. 4 ozs. White (W). Small quantity Pink (P). (approx. 1/2 oz.). 4 or 8 small Buttons.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.= Width all round at underarm 20 ins. 20-1/2 ins. 21 ins. Length from top of shoulder 14-1/2 " 15 " 16 " Length of sleeve underarm seam 2-1/2 " 2-1/2 " 2-3/4 "