SUSPENDERS: (make 2). Cast on 13 sts. Work 14 ins. Moss st. (1½ yrs.—15 ins.) (2 yrs.—16 ins.). Cast off.
TO MAKE UP: Sew all seams. Line shoulder straps with ribbon to prevent stretching. Sew straps at Back 2¼ ins. in from side seams. Sew buttons to Front ends.
GIRL'S OR BOY'S MITTS—Illustrated on page [47]
MATERIALS: P & B SUPERIOR DOUBLE KNITTING. 2 ozs. Moss Green. One Medium Crochet Hook.
For Needles and Tension see Legging Suit page [46.]
Cast on 28 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 11 times. 13th row: (eyelets) K2. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row once. 15th row: Knit. 16th row: K1. Purl to last st. K1.
To make thumb: K17. Turn. Cast on 1. st. K1. P6. Turn. Cast on 1. st. Work 6 rows Stocking st. on these 8 sts. Next row: (K2tog.) 4 times. Break wool. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew thumb seam. Join wool to first 11 sts. Pick up and knit 2 sts. at base of thumb. Knit last 11 sts. 24 sts. on needle. Work 11 rows Stocking st.
To shape top: 1st row: *K4. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 2nd and alternate rows: K1. Purl to last st. K1. 3rd row: *K3. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 5th row: *K2. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. 7th row: *K1. K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Break wool. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew up seam.
Make another Mitt to correspond. With single wool crochet a cord for each mitt. Thread through eyelets at wrist. Make and sew a small tassel to each end.