CROCHETED MITTS

MATERIALS: 3 ply BEEHIVE NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL. 1 oz. Sky Blue. One No. 1 Steel Crochet Hook. (American Gauge). Length of Ribbon ¼ inch wide

Tension and Shell Pattern as given for Crocheted Bonnet, see page [6.]

The instructions are written for size 3 mos. Sizes 6 and 9 mos. are written in brackets thus:– ( ).

Beginning at top Ch. 4 sts. Join with s.s. 1st round: 10 s.c. in circle. 2nd round: *2. s.c. in 1st st. 1. s.c. in next st. Repeat from * to end of round. 3rd and alternate rounds: 1. s.c. in each st. to end of round. 4th round: *2. s.c. in 1st st. 1. s.c. in each of next 2 sts. Repeat from * to end of round. 6th round: *2. s.c. in 1st st. 1. s.c. in each of next 3 sts. Repeat from * to end of round. (This makes 5 sections). Continue inc. 1. s.c. in each section every alternate round twice more. (6 mos.—3 times more) (9 mos.—4 times more). Continue even in rounds of s.c. until work measures 2¾ ins. from beginning. (6 mos.—3 ins.) (9 mos.—3¼ ins.). Ch. 2. Work 1 round d.c. Working backwards and forwards work 2 ins. even in shell pattern as given for Crocheted Bonnet. Fasten off. Sew up seam of cuff. Thread ribbon through the row of d.c. at wrist. Make another mitt to correspond.

Sweethearts on Parade

MORE BABY JACKETS ARE SHOWN
ON PAGES 51 TO 59

(A) Boy's Coat—See page [9].(B) Coat—See page [62].
(C) Girl's Coat—See page [9].(D) Boy's Cap—See page [17].
(E) Girl's Bonnet—See page [17].(F) Pullover—See page [17].
(G) Mitts—See page [27].(H) Leggings—See page [10].
(I) Boy's Cap—See page [10].(J) Girl's Bonnet—See page [10].
(K) Pullover—See page [11].

(C) GIRL'S COAT—Illustrated on [opposite page]

MATERIALS: 4 ply MISS CANADA FINGERING. 4 ozs. Cascade No. 301. 3 Buttons.

For Needles and Tension see page [5.]

MEASUREMENTS:3 mos.6 mos.9 mos.
Width all round at underarm19 ins.20 ins.21 ins.
Length at centre back12½ "13 "13½ "
Length of sleeve underarm seam5½ "6 "7 "

RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 57 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. 13th row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. (Moss st. border). Knit to end of row. 14th row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. Repeat last 2 rows until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning ending with 14th row. Proceed:–

1st row. K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. (K3tog.) 5 times. (K3tog. K2tog.) 4 times. (K3tog.) 5 times. 2nd row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 2nd row twice. 5th row: (buttonhole) K1. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 2nd row 5 times. 11th row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. *(Inc. 1. st. in next st.) twice. K1. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. (Inc. 1. st. in next st.) 3 times. K1. 37 sts. on needle. 12th row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. 13th row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. Knit to end of row. Repeat 12th and 13th rows once, then 12th row once.

To shape armhole: 1st row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. Repeat 1st. and 2nd rows twice. 7th row: (buttonhole) K1. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. Keeping Moss st. border and working a 3rd buttonhole 17 rows above 2nd, continue dec. 1. st. at armhole edge every alternate row to 24 sts. on needle.

To shape neck: At neck edge cast off 8 sts. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 2nd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Continue dec. 1. st. each end of needle every alternate row to 3 sts. on needle ending with knit row. Next row: K1. P1. K1. Next row: K3tog. Fasten off.

LEFT FRONT: Cast on 57 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. 13th row: Knit to last 7 sts. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. 14th row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. Purl to last st. K1. Being careful to have border at opposite side, continue to correspond to Right Front until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning ending with purl row. Proceed:–

1st row: (K3tog.) 5 times. (K2tog. K3tog.) 4 times. (K3tog.) 5 times. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. 2nd row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 2nd row 8 times. 11th row: K1. (Inc. 1. st. in next st.) 3 times. *K1. (Inc. 1. st. in next st.) twice. Repeat from * to last 9 sts. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. (K1. P1) 3 times. K1. 37 sts. on needle. Continue to correspond to Right Front, omitting buttonholes and being careful to have all shapings and border at opposite side.

BACK: Cast on 107 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. Continue even in Stocking st. until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning ending with purl row. Proceed:–

1st row: K3tog. *(K3tog. K2tog.) 3 times. K3tog. Repeat from * to last 14 sts. K3tog. K2tog. (K3tog.) 3 times. 41 sts. on needle. 2nd row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 2nd row 8 times. 11th row: K1. *K1. (Inc. 1. st. in next st.) twice. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K2. 66 sts. on needle. Work 5 rows even in Stocking st. 6th row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 7th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 6th and 7th rows to 24 sts. on needle. Cast off.

SLEEVES: Cast on 29 sts. Work exactly as given for Boy's Coat, see next column.

COLLAR: Cast on 11 sts. Work exactly as given for Boy's Coat, see next column.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew collar in position, placing the ends 3 sts. in from edges of fronts. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

(A) BOY'S COAT —Illustrated on [opposite page]

MATERIALS: 4 ply MISS CANADA FINGERING. 4 ozs. Cascade No. 301. 6 Buttons.

For Needles and Tension see page [5.]

MEASUREMENTS: Width all round at underarm and sleeve length, as given for Girl's Coat, (C). Length at centre back ½ inch less than Girl's Coat, each size.

LEFT FRONT: Cast on 43 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. 13th row: Knit to last 7 sts. K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. 14th row: K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. (Moss st. border). Purl to last st. K1. Repeat last 2 rows until work from beginning measures 5½. ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—6½ ins.) ending with purl row. Next row: (buttonholes) K27. Wl. fwd. K2tog. K8. P1. K1. Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Continue even until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning ending with purl row.

To shape armhole: Keeping Moss st. border and working 2 more buttonholes 17 rows apart, at armhole edge dec. 1, st. every alternate row to 28 sts. on needle, ending with knit row.

To shape neck: 1st row: Cast off 15 sts. K1. Purl to last st. K1. 2nd row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 3rd row: K1. Purl to last st. K1. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 3 times. 10th row: K1. (K2tog.) twice. 11th row: K1. P1. K1. 12th row: K3tog. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 43 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. 13th row: K1. *(P1. K1) 3 times. Knit to end of row. 14th row: K1. Purl to last 7 sts. K1. (P1. K1) 3 times. Keeping Moss st. border, continue to correspond to Left Front, omitting buttonholes and being careful to have all shapings for opposite side.

BACK: Cast on 67 sts. 1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times, dec. 1. st. at end of last row. Continue even in Stocking st. until work measures 6½ ins. from beginning ending with purl row.

To shape armholes: Dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 24 sts. on needle. Cast off.

SLEEVES: Cast on 29 sts. 1st row: K1 *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 12 times. Next row: K1. P1. *Inc. 1 st. in next st. P3. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. Inc. 1. st. in next st. P1. K1. 36 sts. on needle. Continue in Stocking st. inc. 1. st. each end of needle every following 6th row to 48 sts. on needle. Continue even until sleeve from beginning measures 5½ ins. (6 mos.—6 ins.) (9 mos.—7 ins.) ending with purl row. Dec. 1. st. each end of needle next and every alternate row to 6 sts. Cast off.

COLLAR: Cast on 11 sts. 1st row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K1. Inc. 1. st. in next st. purl ways. K1. 2nd row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 3rd row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K1. 4th row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat these 4 rows twice, then 4th row once. Proceed:–

**1st row: (K1. P1) 7 times. Turn. 2nd row: (P1. K1) 7 times. Work 4 rows Moss st.** Repeat from ** to ** 15 times, then 1st. and 2nd rows once. Proceed:–

1st row: K1. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 2nd row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 3rd row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. 4th row: *K1. P1. Repeat from * to last 4 sts. K1. P2tog. K1. Repeat 1st. to 4th rows twice. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP: Press all pieces carefully. Sew all seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew collar in position, placing the ends 10 sts. in from edges of fronts. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.