Pockets. Cast on 30 stitches and knit even for 20 ribs; in following row knit 10 stitches, bind off 10 stitches, knit to end of row; next row cast on 10 stitches opposite those bound off; knit 4 ribs even and then bind off the 10 center stitches for second opening; next row cast on 10 stitches at center as before; knit 12 ribs even. Decrease by knitting 2d and 3d stitches together in beginning of every row (thus narrowing at both sides) until there are 10 stitches left; knit 8 ribs even, then decrease again at each side until only 1 stitch is left; fasten off. Using white yarn and a crochet hook, make a slip stitch in each stitch on edge of strap, as shown in illustration. Slip the tab through the strap opening and fasten point down with a button.
Collar. With colored Germantown cast on 66 stitches and knit 2 ribs; in next row knit 6 stitches, turn and knit back to edge (outer edge of collar), turn, knit 12 stitches, turn and work back to edge; continue in this way, each time knitting 6 more stitches off needle at one side and at other side always knitting back to edge, until all the 66 stitches are again worked in a row. Knit straight for 65 ribs, or until collar measures 13 inches at inner edge; knit to within 6 stitches of end of row at inner edge, turn and knit back to outer edge, turn, knit to within 12 stitches of inner edge, turn and work back to outer edge; continue in this way until only 6 stitches are knitted from outer edge, work back and then knit 2 ribs on the entire 66 stitches. Join white, knit 10 ribs even and bind off on wrong side. Pick up the 66 stitches cast on at beginning of collar and make second border like first, having both borders bound off on same side.
Belt. With colored Germantown cast on 22 stitches and knit straight for 31 inches; on next rib make 2 buttonholes of 4 stitches each, 3 stitches from each end; knit 4 ribs even and bind off on wrong side.
CHAPTER XXXIX
RED CROSS KNITTING[T]
EQUIPMENT
This circular is prepared primarily for the use of hand knitters. Knitting machines may be used if desired, provided the articles can be as well made and made of the same yarn.
The color of the yarn has been carefully considered with the authorities of the War Department and with the American Red Cross Commissioner for Europe, in Paris. It has been learned from both of these sources that articles made in either gray or khaki yarn will be acceptable. Owing to the difficulty of securing khaki-colored yarn in large quantities the American Red Cross Supply Bureau will carry the gray yarn (Oxford mixture, 4-ply 10’s construction).
Yarn and knitting needles may be procured either from Red Cross Chapters or from stores, provided the yarn is of the same grade and needles of the same size as those described in this circular.