Join up the wool again at the neck where the 42 stitches were left, then work the second shoulder on these stitches to correspond with the first.
The Button.
Cast on 3 stitches.
Knitting plain, increase once at the beginning of each row until 15 stitches are on the needle.
Knit 6 rows without shaping. Then decrease once at the beginning of each row until only 3 stitches remain. Cast off.
Raise the surface of each piece lightly with a Teazle brush until a fluffy effect is obtained. Cover the button mould with the small round of knitting and sew it on the right front. Sew dress-fasteners in place on each front.
If required the collar can be lined with silk or sateen.