To start knee shaping: K 31, turn, K 14, turn, K 15, turn, K 16, turn. Continue to K 1 st more on every row for 20 rows, then K 2 sts more on every row until all 48 sts are on needle. *Work 1 inch even, dec 1 st at beg and end of next row, repeat from *until back seam measures 4½ inches from ribbing (40 sts). Beading: K 1, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. K 3 ribs. Now K across 27 sts, turn, K 14 sts, turn, on these 14 sts, K 24 rows (12 ribs), for instep. Break thread. Holding right side toward you, pick up 12 sts on side of instep. Continue across front of instep, pick up 12 sts on other side of instep, K on last 13 sts (64 sts). K 7 rows even. *On next row, dec 1 st at each end and 4 sts spaced at equal distances apart. K 3 rows even, repeat from *2 times. Bind off, sew seam at sole and back. With 2 strands of yarn, Ch 90 sts. Tape thru beading.
SHORT BOOTIES
With No. 3 needles, cast on 40 sts loosely. K 5 rows (3 ribs). On next row, K 1, *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. *K 3 ribs. K 1 row, P 1 row for 6 rows, repeat from *once. K 3 ribs. Next row, K 1 *Y O, K 2 tog, repeat from *across row. K 3 ribs. Now K across 27 sts, turn, K 14 sts, turn, on these 14 sts, K 24 rows (12 ribs) for instep.
Break thread. Holding right side toward you, pick up 12 sts on side of instep. Continue across front of instep, pick up 12 sts on other side of instep, K on last 13 sts (64 sts). K 7 rows even. *On next row, dec 1 st at each end and 4 sts spaced at equal distances apart. K 3 rows even, repeat from *2 times. Bind off, sew seam at sole and back. With 2 strands of yarn, Ch 90 sts. Tape thru beading.
Baby's Three-Piece Crocheted Set
No. 802
Size 6 months
1 Bone Crochet hook, size 3.
Material—Baby Zephyr Pompadour. 3 one ounce balls pink. 1 one ounce ball, blue. For Sacque, Cap and Booties.