BABY'S LACEY KIMONA
Illustrated on [cover]
MATERIALS: 2 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 5 ozs. Blue, No. 188. 1 yd. Ribbon 1 inch wide. 2 Safety Pins.
For Needles and Tension see page [5.]
| MEASUREMENTS: | 3 mos. | 6 mos. | 9 mos. |
| Width all round at underarm | 25 ins. | 26 ins. | 26½ ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 25" | 25½" | 25½" |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 5½" | 6 " | 7" |
PATTERN: 1st row: K1. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K1. *Wl. fwd. K1. Sl. 1, K1. p.s.s.o. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K1. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. Wl. fwd. K1. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1.
BACK: Cast on 212 sts. Work 6 ins. even in pattern ending with 2nd pattern row. Keeping continuity of pattern dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every following 3rd row to 116 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until work measures 21 ins. from beginning ending with 2nd pattern row.
To shape armholes: Keeping continuity of pattern cast off 2 sts. beginning next 2 rows, then dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 94 sts. on needle. Continue even until armhole from first shaping measures 2¾ ins. (6 mos.—3¼ ins.) (9 mos.—3¼ ins.) ending with 2nd pattern row.
To shape neck: Work 36 sts. in pattern. Cast off 22 sts. Work remaining 36 sts. in pattern. Continue in pattern on these 36 sts. casting off 2 sts. at neck edge every alternate row to 28 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until armhole from first shaping measures 3¾ ins. (6 mos.—4¼ ins.) (9 mos.—4¼ ins.). Next row: (K2tog.) twice. Pass 1st. st. over 2nd. *K2tog. Pass 1st. st. over 2nd. Repeat from * to end of row. Join wool at neck edge and work other side to correspond.
LEFT FRONT: Cast on 106 sts. 1st row: K1. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K1. *Wl. fwd. K1. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K1. Repeat from * 11 times. Wl. fwd. K1. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. (P1. K1) 7 times. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 6 ins. from beginning. Keeping continuity of pattern dec. 1. st. at side edge on next and every following 3rd row to 58 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until work measures 21 ins. from beginning ending at side edge.
To shape armhole: Keeping continuity of pattern, cast off 2 sts. once, then dec. 1. st. every alternate row to 47 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until armhole from first shaping measures 2 ins. (6 mos.—2½ ins.) (9 mos.—2½ ins.) ending at Front edge. Work 14 Border sts. Slip these sts. onto a safety pin. Work across remaining sts. dec. 1. st. at neck edge every alternate row to 28 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern until armhole from first shaping measures 3¾ ins. (6 mos.—4¼ ins.) (9 mos.—4¼ ins.). Cast off as given for Back.
RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 106 sts. 1st row: (K1. P1) 7 times. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K1. *Wl. fwd. K1. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K2tog. K1. Wl. fwd. K1. Repeat from * 11 times. Wl. fwd. K1. Sl. 1. K1. p.s.s.o. K1. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue to correspond to Left Front being careful to have all shapings for opposite side.
SLEEVES: Cast on 54 sts. Work 1 inch ribbing (K1. P1). Next row: Rib 11 sts. Inc. 1. st. in each of next 32 sts. Rib 11 sts. 86 sts. on needle. Continue even in pattern as given for Back until sleeve from beginning measures 5½ ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—7 ins.). Keeping continuity of pattern cast off 3 sts. beginning every row to 56 sts. on needle. Cast off.
NECKBAND: Sew shoulder seams. With right side of work facing pick up 14 sts. from safety pin of Right Front. Pick up and knit 67 sts. along neck edge and the 14 sts. from safety pin of Left Front. 95 sts. on needle. Proceed:–
1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 3rd row: As 1st. row. 4th row: (eyelets). K1. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows once, then 1st. row once. Cast off in ribbing.
TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Thread ribbon through eyelets at neck.
(B) BABY'S COAT—Illustrated on page [8]
MATERIALS: 2 ply BEEHIVE FINGERING. 2 ozs. (6 mos.—3 ozs.) (9 mos.—3 ozs.) White. One No. 1 Steel Crochet Hook. (American Gauge). 4 Buttons.
| MEASUREMENTS: | 3 mos. | 6 mos. | 9 mos. |
| Width all round at underarm | 18 ins. | 19 ins. | 19½ ins. |
| Length from top of shoulder | 9 " | 10 " | 10 " |
| Length of sleeve underarm seam | 5½ " | 6 " | 7 " |
| Tension: | Yoke Pattern | (1. s.c. Ch. 1) 9 times | = 2 ins. |
| 8 rows | = 1 inch. | ||
| Body Pattern | 2 Shells | = 1 inch. | |
| 3 rows | = 1 inch. |
YOKE: Beginning at back Ch. 65 sts. (6 mos.—69 sts.) (9 mos.—71 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. 3. 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. Ch. 3. Turn. Repeat 2nd row for 3 ins. (6 mos.—3½ ins.) (9 mos.—3½ ins.).
To make neck: 1. s.c. in 1st space. Repeat from * 2nd pattern row 10 times. Ch. 3. Turn. Repeat 2nd row 12 times. Ch. 25 sts. for front of neck. Next row: 1. s.c. in 3rd Ch. from hook. Repeat from * 1st pattern row 11 times. Repeat from * 2nd pattern row to end of row. Ch. 3. Turn. Repeat 2nd row for 1½ ins. (6 mos.—2 ins.) (9 mos.—2 ins.), ending at armhole edge. Ch. 12 sts. Join with s.s. to lower corner of back of yoke for underarm. Break wool.
Join wool at armhole edge. Ch. 3. 1. s.c. in 1st space. Repeat Join. * 2nd pattern row 10 times for other shoulder. Repeat 2nd row until this side measures same as other side ending at armhole edge. Ch. 12 sts. Join with s.s. to lower corner of back of yoke for underarm. Break wool. Proceed:–
BODY OF COAT: Join wool at front edge. Ch. 4. 3. d.c. in 1st. space. 1. s.c. in next space. *Ch. 3. 3. d.c. in next space. 1. s.c. in next space. (1 shell). Repeat from * around Coat, working 3 shells at each underarm. Ch. 4. Turn. 2nd row: Miss the s.c. and 3 d.c. 1. s.c. in 1st. Ch. 3. space. *Ch. 3. 3. d.c. in same space. 1. s.c. in next Ch. 3. space. Repeat from * to end of row, working last s.c. in the turning Ch. of previous row. Ch. 4. Turn. 3rd row: 3. d.c. in 1st. s.c. 1. s.c. in 1st. Ch. 3. space. Repeat from * 2nd pattern row to end of row. Ch. 4. Turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows for 6 ins. (6 mos.—6½ ins.) (9 mos.—6½ ins.), ending with 2nd row. Ch. 3. Do not turn. Work a row of shells along both front edges and neck. Fasten off.
SLEEVES: Ch. 39 sts. (6 mos.—45 sts.) (9 mos.—45 sts.). Work 6 rows in Yoke pattern. Next row: 1. s.c. in 1st. space. *Ch. 1. 1. s.c. in same space. (an increase). (Ch. 1. Miss next s.c. 1. s.c. in next space) 3 times. Repeat from * to end of row. 25 spaces in row. (6 and 9 mos.—29 spaces). Ch. 4. Turn. Next row: Work in shell pattern to last 3 spaces. Ch. 3. 3. d.c. in next space. Miss 1. space. 1. s.c. in last space. Ch. 4. Turn. Continue even in shell pattern until sleeve from beginning measures 6¼ ins. (6 mos.—6¾ ins.) (9 mos.—7¾ ins.). Ch. 4. Turn. 1. s.c. in centre d.c. of 1st. shell. Ch. 1. 1. s.c. in next space. *Ch. 1. 1. s.c. in centre d.c. of next shell. Ch. 1. 1. s.c. in next space. Repeat from * to end of row. Fasten off.
TO MAKE UP: Press pieces carefully. Sew side seams. Sew sleeve seams to within ¾ inch of top. Sew sleeves in armholes. Sew buttons to correspond to the shell edges on Front of coat as illustrated, using the Ch. 3. of the shell pattern for a buttonhole. As the coat is reversible the buttons should be sewn on the left front for a girl, and the right front for a boy.
Wear Wool and Be Well
ULTRA-VIOLET TRANSMISSION THROUGH FABRIC MADE FROM WOOL—It is an established fact that the health-giving ultra-violet rays are transmitted to the body with greater power through Wool than through either Artificial Silk or Cotton.
USE GOOD QUALITY WOOLS AND THERE IS NO NEED FOR WASHING HAND KNITTED GARMENTS BEFORE WEARING
General Information
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CHECK THE TENSION
The garments in this book are worked to the exact tension given. They are closely knitted to insure a firm fabric that will wear better and keep its shape longer than a loosely knitted fabric. Check your tension. Before beginning your garment take the wool and needles specified. Cast on 20 stitches. Work 20 rows stocking stitch and compare with the tension given in the instruction. All given tension in Beehive instructions is measured over stocking stitch. If your tension is too loose try a size smaller needle. If your tension is too tight try a size larger needle.
Be sure to work to exact tension given
if you want your garment to work to correct size.
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To Press a Finished Garment
—for plain, smooth fabric. Place all knitted pieces on a thick pad wrong side out. Baste to shape and size desired being careful to keep the weave quite straight. Cover with a damp bath towel. Smooth EVENLY with a WARM iron. Remove towel and leave until dry.
For raised and fancy patterns. Baste into position and cover with a wet towel but do not press. Pat gently but firmly with the hand. Remove towel and leave until dry.
Use the Yarn the Pattern Calls For
Use only Patons and Baldwins yarns, and Beehive Knitting Needles for any of the garments in this Book.
Buy the Quantity of Yarn the Pattern Calls For
at the time you make your initial purchase, making sure it is the one dye lot. This will prevent a disappointment later on when you might find you could not exactly match the colour.
To Change the Size
Read carefully the measurements given in the instructions. When enlarging a patterned garment be sure to add enough stitches for a complete pattern. When enlarging a plain garment multiply the stitches required for 1 inch by the number of inches necessary for the extra width. For a smaller size cast on as many less stitches as are required for 1 inch. Continue knitting in extra or lesser length to underarm, for armhole and for sleeves.
Washing and Drying Woollen Garments
The beauty of your hand knit woollen garments can be easily retained after many washings provided a few simple rules are followed.
Before washing, measure the garment and note measurements carefully.
1. USE GOOD MILD SOAP OR SOAP FLAKES. Dissolve sufficient quantity to make good lukewarm suds.
4. Never let the garment lie wet, but remove all moisture at once by rolling in a clean, thick towel.
2. Squeeze the suds gently through and through the garment until clean. Never rub a woollen garment. Keep garment supported by hands when removing from water, because the weight of the wet garment may stretch the yarn.
5. Remove garment from towel, lay on flat surface, easing into original measurement. Leave until dry AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT. DO NOT HANG UP.
3. Rinse 3 times in clean, lukewarm water, gently squeezing to REMOVE ALL SOAP. Keep garment supported by hands when removing from water.
6. NON-SHRINK WOOLS. Non-Shrink treated yarns may stretch with careless washing, therefore use especial care when washing your non-shrink garments. Follow the same instructions most carefully and you will avoid any trouble. REMOVE ALL SOAP. REMOVE ALL MOISTURE. AFTER WASHING DON'T HANG UP—DRY FLAT!
Abbreviations
KNITTING—K = knit plain. P = purl. p.s.s.o. = pass slip stitch over. w.r.n. = wool round needle. w.o.n. = wool over needle wl. fwd. = wool forward. tog. = together. ins. = inches. dec. = decrease. inc. = increase. t.b.l. = through back of loops.
CROCHET—Ch. = chain. s.c. = single crochet. d.c. = double crochet. h.d.c. = half double crochet. Tr. = treble. d. tr. = double treble. L. tr. = long treble. H. tr. = half treble. s.s. = slip stitch. w.o.h. = wool over hook.
The star symbol—*This indicates that the directions immediately following are to be repeated. When directions call for repeating a given number of times, it is understood this is in addition to the original. Thus, repeat 3 times means 4 times altogether.
To knit "even"—The row or work is knitted without increasing or decreasing.
Important: When the instructions read—Cast off 2 sts. K2 (or similar sts.) the stitch on the right hand needle after casting off, is counted as 1 stitch.
Traduction Française des Abréviations et Points Employés
K = Tricoter à l'endroit. P = Tricoter à l'envers. p.s.s.o. = Passer la maille glissée par dessus. w.r.n. = Une maille jetée à l'envers. w.o.n. = Passer la laine par-dessus l'aiguille. Wl. fwd. = Une maille jetée à l'endroit. Tog. = Ensemble. Ins. = Pouces. Dec. = Diminuer. Inc. = Augmenter. t.b.l. = Tricoter par derrière la maille.
To knit even—Tricoter sans augmenter ni diminuer.
The star symbol (*).—L'astérisque indique que les directions qui suivent doivent être répétées. Si on demande de répéter un certain nombre de fois, il est entendu que c'est en plus de l'original, tel que * répéter 3 fois veut dire 4 fois en tout.
ARMHOLE—Emmanchure. NECK EDGE—Encolure. CAST OFF—Rabattre. GARTER STITCH—Point de jarretière, tous les rangs à l'endroit. STOCKING STITCH—Point Jersey. Un rang à l'endroit. Un rang à l'envers. MOSS OR SEED STITCH—1er rang. 1 maille à l'endroit. 1 maille à l'envers. 2e rang. = 1 maille à l'envers vis-à-vis des mailles à l'endroit et 1 maille à l'endroit vis-à-vis des mailles à l'envers.
CROCHET—Ch. = Chaine. s.c. = Simple crochet. d.c. = Double crochet. h.d.c. = Demi crochet. Tr. = Triple crochet. d. tr. = Double triple. L. Tr. = Triple crochet (long). H. Tr. = Demi triple crochet. w.o.h. = Passer la laine sur le crochet.
Important
The garments given in this book have been carefully worked to the following standard measurements. To obtain the same results use the wools and needles the pattern calls for and work to exact tension given.
| AGE | CHEST | SLEEVE | AGE | CHEST | SLEEVE |
| 1st. size coat | 17 ins. | 5 ins. | 1 year | 20 ins. | 7½ ins. |
| 3 months | 18 " | 5½ " | 1½ " | 20½ " | 8½ " |
| 6 months | 19 " | 6 " | 2 " | 21 " | 9 " |
| 9 months | 19½ " | 7 " |
AVERAGE WEIGHT OF INFANT FROM BIRTH TO 1 YEAR
Birth—7½ lbs., 3 Months—11½ lbs., 6 Months—16 lbs., 1 Year—20 lbs.
Corresponding sizes for infants' garments for chest and sleeve as given.
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Important Note
The designs illustrated in this book should fit an average child of the given age. There is, however, such variation of size between one child and another that age is not, of course, a completely accurate guide.
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