Part 7

FRONT: With (P) cast on 156 sts. Knit 7 rows Garter st. Break wool. Join (W) and work 14 rows even in Stocking st. ending with purl row. **With (P) knit 4 rows Garter st. =5th row:= With (W) Knit. =6th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =7th row:= *K11. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Work 3 rows Stocking st. =11th row:= *K5. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K6. Repeat from * to end of row. Work 3 rows Stocking st. With (P) knit 2 rows Garter st.** With (W) continue even in Stocking st. until work from beginning measures 10 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--10-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--11-1/2 ins._=)= ending with knit row. =Next row:= K1. (P1. P2tog.) 19 times. (P2tog.) 20 times. (P1. P2tog.) 19 times. K1. 98 sts. on needle.

=***To make Yoke:= K1. P1. (K1. P2) 15 times. K2. Cast on 4 sts. Turn. Working on these 53 sts. proceed for Left shoulder:-

=1st row:= K5. (P1. K2) 16 times. =2nd row:= K1. P1. (K1. P2) 15 times. K6. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows twice, then 1st. row once.

=To shape armhole:= Keeping Garter st. border at Front edge, and keeping continuity of ribbing, at armhole edge cast off 5 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every row 7 times. 41 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until Yoke measures 4 ins. ending at neck edge.

=To shape neck:= Cast off 14 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every row to 21 sts. on needle.

=To shape shoulder:= At armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row 3 times.

Join (W) at centre opening and working on remaining 49 sts. for Right shoulder proceed:-

=1st row:= K4. (K1. P2) 14 times. K1. P1. K1. =2nd row:= (K2. P1) 15 times. K4. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows twice. =7th row:= (buttonhole) K2. Wl. fwd. K2tog. (K1. P2) 14 times. K1. P1. K1. Working 3 more buttonholes in this manner approx. 1-1/4 ins. apart, shape armhole and continue to correspond to Left Front, casting off 10 sts. at neck instead of 14 sts.***

BACK: Work exactly as given for Front to 98 sts. on needle. Proceed:-

=1st row:= K1. P1. K1. *P2. K1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. =2nd row:= *K2. P1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. K2. Repeat these 2 rows twice, 1st. row once.

=To shape armholes:= Cast off 5 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every row 7 times. 74 sts. on needle. Continue even in ribbing until armhole from first shaping measures 3-3/4 ins.

=To shape neck and shoulders:= Rib 25 sts. Cast off 24 sts. Rib 25 sts. Working on last 25 sts. at armhole edge cast off 7 sts. every alternate row 3 times, at same time dec. 1. st. at neck edge every row 4 times. Join wool and work other shoulder to correspond.

SLEEVES: With (P) cast on 60 sts. Work 1/2 inch ribbing (K1. P1). =Next row:= *K1 Inc. 1. st. in next st. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Inc. 1. st. in each of next 2 sts. 91 sts. on needle. Change to (W) and work 1/2 inch Stocking st. ending with purl row. Repeat from ** to ** once as given for Front. With (W), working in Stocking st. cast off 2 sts. beginning every row to 31 sts. Cast off.

COLLAR: With (P) cast on 123 sts. Work 2 rows Garter st. =3rd row:= Cast off 14 sts. K95. Cast off 14 sts. =4th row:= With (W) Knit. =5th row:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 4th and 5th rows once. =8th row:= K1. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. K11. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K1. =9th and 11th rows:= K1. Purl to last st. K1. =10th row:= K1. *K5. K3tog. K5. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K3. =12th row:= K1. *K6. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K3. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K3. Work 6 rows Stocking st. =Next row:= K1. P7. P2tog. *P8. P2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. With (P) work 3 rows Smocking around lower edge of yoke, by drawing the single knit sts. together every 4th row. With (P) buttonhole around the eyelets in border at hem, sleeves and collar. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew the 4 cast-on sts. in position at front. Sew the cast-off sts. along each side of collar to form a border. Sew collar to neck. Sew buttons on flap to correspond to buttonholes. Sew 2nd row of buttons if desired as illustrated on Romper.

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

MATERIALS: =3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL=. 3 ozs. White (W). Small quantity Pink (P). (approx. 1/2 oz.). 8 small Buttons. 5 medium Buttons.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS as given for Girl's Dress, opposite.

FRONT: With (W) cast on 26 sts. Knit 2 rows Garter st. =3rd row:= (3 buttonholes) K2. Cast off 2 sts. (K8. Cast off 2 sts.) twice. K2. =4th row:= K2. Cast on 2 sts. (K8. Cast on 2 sts.) twice. K2. Knit 2 rows Garter st. Continue in Stocking st. casting on 6 sts. beginning every row to 122 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning measures 10 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--10-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--11-1/2 ins._=)= ending with knit row. =Next row:= K1. P2. P2tog. *P3. P2tog. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. 98 sts. on needle. Work from *** to *** as given for Front of Girl's Dress, opposite.

BACK: With (W) cast on 26 sts. Work 2 rows Garter st. Continue in stocking st. casting on 6 sts. beginning every row to 122 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning measures 10 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--10-1/2 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--11-1/2 ins._=)= ending with knit row. =Next row:= K1. P2. P2tog. *P3. P2tog. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. P1. K1. 98 sts. on needle. Work from [symbol] to [symbol] as given for Back of Girl's Dress, opposite.

SLEEVES AND COLLAR: Work exactly as given for Girl's Dress, opposite.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Make up top of romper as given for Girl's Dress, opposite. With right side of work facing, pick up and knit 98 sts. around each leg opening. Work 3/4 inch ribbing (K1. P1.). Cast off in ribbing. Sew medium buttons to correspond to buttonholes at crotch opening, and one either side on leg bands, making a small loop to fasten.

=(G) BOY'S KNICKERS=--_Illustrated on page 35_

MATERIALS: =4 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING=. 2 ozs. (or =MISS CANADA CROCHET-KNITTING WOOL=. 2 ozs.). Length of elastic.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.= Length of front seam 7-1/2 ins. 8 ins. 9 ins. Length of leg seam 3 " 3 " 3 "

RIGHT LEG: Cast on 66 sts. =1st row:= K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 3 times. =5th row:= (eyelets) K2. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Work 7 rows ribbing. 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. =7th row:= K32. Turn. =9th row:= K40. Turn. =11th row:= K48. Turn. =13th row:= K56. Turn. Work 12 rows Stocking st. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. at long side of work in next and every following 4th row, at same time inc. 1. st. at short side of work in next and every following 6th row to 83 sts. Still increasing at long side of work in every 4th row, inc. 1. st. at short side of work every alternate row to 87 sts. Dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 69 sts. =Next row:= K1. Purl to last 3 sts. P2tog. K1. Work 6 rows ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off.

LEFT LEG: Work as given for Right Leg, having back shaping on purl rows instead of knit rows and all increasings at end of rows instead of beginning.

TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew all seams. Thread elastic through eyelets at waist.

=BOY'S KNICKERS=--_Not illustrated_

_To wear with (L) and (H) illustrated on page 35_

MATERIALS: =BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE=. 3 ozs. Length of elastic.

1 year--Two No. 11 Needles. Tension: 7-1/2 sts. = 1 inch. 1-1/2 years--Two No. 10 Needles. Tension: 7 sts. = 1 inch. 2 years--Two No. 9 Needles. Tension: 6-1/2 sts. = 1 inch.

Work as given for Boy's Knickers, see above.

_Out and About!_

(=A=) =GIRL'S DRESS=--_Illustrated on page 34_

MATERIALS: =BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE=. 5 ozs. Cherry Bloom. 3 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 " 2-1/2 "

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 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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 2-1/4 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 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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 1-1/4 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 1-1/4 ins. above 1st. continue even until armhole measures 3-1/2 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 3-1/2 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 2-1/2 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 34_

MATERIALS: =BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE=. 2 ozs. Cherry Bloom. One Medium Crochet Hook. 3 yds. Ribbon. 3/4 yd. Millinery Wire.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.= Width all round at face 13 ins. 13-1/2 ins. 14 ins.

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 3-1/2 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.

=(AA) GIRL'S COAT=--_Illustrated on page 34_

MATERIALS: =BEEHIVE LUSTRE CREPE=. 6 ozs. Cherry Bloom. 3 Buttons.

=For Needles and Tension see page 5.=

MEASUREMENTS: =1 yr.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.= Width all round at underarm 21 ins. 21-1/2 ins. 22 ins. Length from top of shoulder 14-1/2 " 15 " 16 " Length of sleeve underarm seam 7-1/2 " 8-1/2 " 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 1-1/2 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 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--11 ins._=)= =(=_2 yrs.--12 ins._=)= ending at armhole edge.

=To shape armhole:= Still keeping Front border and working 2nd buttonhole 2-1/2 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 3-1/4 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 10-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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.= =1-1/2 yrs.= =2 yrs.= Width all round at underarm 21 ins. 21-1/2 ins. 22 ins. Length from top of shoulder 13-1/2 " 14 " 15 " Length of sleeve underarm seam 7-1/2 " 8-1/2 " 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. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8-1/2 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 9-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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. =(=_1-1/2 yrs.--8-1/2 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 9-1/2 ins. =(=_1-1/2 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.