MATERIALS: MISS CANADA CROCHET-KNITTING WOOL. 2 ozs. Pearl Pink. One Medium Crochet Hook.
For Needles and Tension see page [5.]
| MEASUREMENTS: | 3 mos. | 6 mos. | 9 mos. |
| Length from waist to crotch at Front | 9 ins. | 9½ ins. | 11 ins. |
| Width all round at widest part | 22 " | 23 " | 24 " |
PATTERN: 1st row: *K1. P2. Repeat from * to last st. K1. 2nd row: K3. *P1. K2. Repeat from * to last st. K1.
FRONT: Cast on 64 sts. 1st row: K2. *P1. K1. Repeat from * to end of row. Repeat 1st. row 4 times. 6th row: (eyelets). K2. *Wl. fwd. K2tog. P1. K1. Repeat from * to last 2 sts. Wl. fwd. K2tog. Repeat 1st. row 7 times. ***Keeping continuity of pattern inc. 1. st. each end of needle on 3rd and every following 4th row to 82 sts. on needle. Continue even until work from beginning, at centre, measures 7½ ins. (6 mos.—8 ins. ) (9 mos.—9 ins.) ending with 2nd pattern row.
To shape legs and gusset: 1st row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 33 sts. in pattern. Inc. 1. st. in each of next 2 sts. Work in pattern to end of row. 2nd row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 33 sts. in pattern. P4. Work in pattern to end of row. 3rd row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 26 sts. in pattern. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K2. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Work in pattern to end of row. 4th row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 26 sts. in pattern. P6. Work in pattern to end of row. 5th row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 19 sts. in pattern. Inc. 1. st. in next st. K4. Inc. 1. st. in next st. Work in pattern to end of row. 6th row: Cast off 7 sts. Work 19 sts. in pattern. P8. Work in pattern to end of row. Still increasing in centre in this manner, continue working pattern, casting off 5 sts. beginning next 6 rows. 13th row: Cast off 4 sts. Knit to end of row. 14th row: Cast off 4 sts. P13. K1. Knit 1 row. Cast off.***
BACK: Cast on 64 sts. Work the ribbed band with eyelets as given for Front. Proceed:–
**To shape back: 1st row: Work 40 sts. in pattern. Turn. 2nd row: Work 16 sts. in pattern. Turn. 3rd row: Work 24 sts. in pattern. Turn. 4th row: Work 32 sts. in pattern. Turn. Continue in this manner, working 8 extra sts. every row until all sts. have been worked.** Work from *** to *** as given for Front. Sew gusset edges together.
LEG BANDS: With right side of work facing pick up and knit 60 sts. around leg opening. Work ¼ inch ribbing (K1. P1). Cast off loosely in ribbing.
TO MAKE UP: Press carefully. Sew side seams. With double wool crochet a cord. Thread through eyelets at waist. Make and sew a small tassel to each end.