2 intakes with 6 rounds between each.
3 intakes with 7 rounds between each.
2 intakes with 8 rounds between each.
This makes 14 intakes altogether—7 on each side of seam, and reduces the stocking to 69. Knit 1¼ inches plain for length of ankle. Divide the stitches, placing 17 on each side of seam-stitch, and leaving 34 for front of the foot. Knit 23 rows for the heel, plain and pearl alternately, or 1 inch; then knit the top, according to directions (see [page 6]), and pick up the stitches for the foot till there are 24 on each side of the seam, 7 being for the gusset. When the gusset is done, there ought to be 69 stitches on. Knit 2 together at back of the foot, to reduce it to an even number. Knit 33 rounds plain, or 1½ inches in length. Knit the toe (see [page 8]), and cast off with 10 stitches on each side the foot.
For the same.—Knitted with fingering worsted—Needles, No. 16. Cast on 56 stitches. Knit 16 rounds, 2 plain and 2 pearl stitches alternately, or 2 inches in length. Knit 31 plain rounds with a seam-stitch. This brings to the 'intakes.' Make on each side of seam,
3 intakes with 4 rounds between.
2 intakes with 5 rounds between.
2 intakes with 6 rounds between.
This makes 14 intakes—7 on each side, which reduces the stocking to 42 stitches. Knit 19 plain rounds for the ankle, or 1¼ inches in length. Divide the stitches, placing 10 on each side of seam, leaving 21 for the front of the foot. Knit 14 rows, or 1 inch for the heel, 7 plain and 7 pearl; then knit the top (see [page 6]), and pick up the stitches at each side of heel till there are 15 on each side of seam-stitch, 5 being for the gusset (see [page 7]). When the gusset is finished, there ought to be 42 stitches on. Knit 23 rounds plain, or 1½ inches for foot. Knit the toe (see [page 8]), and cast off with 8 stitches on each side of foot.
For a Child 9 to 12 Months.—Knitted with merino wool—Needles, No. 18. Cast on 92 stitches. Knit 24 rounds, 2 plain and 2 pearl stitches alternately. Knit 63 rounds plain, or 3 inches in length, with a seam-stitch. Increase one stitch on the 1st round. Now begin the 'intakes.' Make
3 intakes on each side, with 7 rounds between.
3 " " with 9 rounds between.
3 " " with 10 rounds between.
1 " " with 11 rounds between.
This makes 20 intakes altogether—10 on each side, and reduces the stocking to 73 stitches. Knit 33 rounds, or 1½ inches, for the ankle. Divide the stitches, placing 18 on each side of seam, leaving 36 for the front of the foot. Knit 28 rows plain and pearl alternately for the heel, or 1¼ inches. Knit the top (see [page 6]), and pick up the stitches for the foot till there are 27 on each side of seam-stitch, 9 being for the gusset (see [page 7]). When this is done, there ought to be 73 stitches on. Knit 2 stitches together to make an even number. Knit 43 plain rounds for foot, or 2 inches in length. Knit the toe (see [page 8]), and cast off with 12 stitches.