Part 4

=3rd row:= Same as 2nd, work 3 double crochet above the 3 plain double crochet on row below, and make the 3 double crochet for the rib over the 3rd double crochet on rib below.

Increase on this row 2 ribs for each sleeve, between the 7th and 8th ribs and 8th and 9th ribs from front.

To increase: Make 2 double crochet in the 1st double crochet of the 3 double crochet between the ribs. Start the rib with 2 double crochet =over= the 2nd double crochet of the 3 between the ribs and then make 2 double crochet in the 3rd double crochet of the 3 between the ribs.

=4th row:= On this row increase 4 more ribs for the sleeves.

Work 6 ribs from front and increase 1 rib, then work 5 ribs and increase 1 more rib. Same on other side. Work on the started ribs in preceding row same as on 2nd row from start.

Make 8 rows from neck.

=9th row:= Work 5 ribs from front and increase 1 rib, then 9 ribs and increase 1 more rib. Same on other side.

=12th row:= Work 6 ribs and 2 double crochet. Add a chain of 7 stitches for 2 new ribs under the arm, and skip 9 ribs for the sleeve; make 2 double crochet, then 11 ribs on back and repeat same on other side.

Work 8 rows and start the border in the same stitch.

=1st row, in silk:= Work loose and same as before, increase 1 rib between every other rib on row below and repeat to end of row.

Next row, use yarn.

3rd row, in silk, and 4th row, with yarn.

Make a chain of 3 stitches and a slip stitch for each row, on the edge of right side front, to make it like the other side. Work 1 row in the single crochet around neck, making 2 stitches for each rib below.

Make another row with yarn for the ribbon: Work 3 double crochet, then make 1 double crochet across, taking up below 1st double crochet of the 3. (Draw the loop in the double crochet ½ inch long.)

Skip 1 stitch on row below and repeat this stitch for the beading.

Make a scallop all around jacket.

=1st row, with yarn:= Make shells of 5 double crochet with 1 single crochet between. At bottom, work 1 shell between each rib and put the single crochet on the rib. On the sides, make 1 shell in every 3rd row, and at neck, begin with the single crochet, make the shell in the next stitch on row below, skip 2 stitches and repeat with the single crochet in the 3rd stitch on row below.

=Last row, in silk:= Put 1 single crochet, a chain of 2 stitches and another single crochet in every stitch on the shell. Make 1 single crochet between the shells.

Continue with border on the 9 ribs for sleeves. On 1st row increase 1 rib between every rib, then work border as before, and put scallop around.

Pull ribbon through beading and tie a bow at top of each sleeve in front.

Infant’s Knitted Helmet

For details see Designs in Knitting Plain and Purling, pages 12–13

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Saxony Yarn—3 skeins 4 Steel Knitting Needles, No. 13 1 Steel Crochet Hook, No. 5, Style 1

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INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 56 stitches. Knit plain back and forth. 2 rows make 1 rib. Knit 28 ribs, break the yarn and leave the stitches on your needle.

Work another piece same as 1st one. Now you have 112 stitches in all; divide them up on 3 needles, join and work in a circle. Knit 2, purl 2 and repeat this for the neck, for 25 rows. In the middle of one part of the cape leave 28 stitches on needle and have the rest of the stitches, 84, on another needle. Repeat on this last needle, and knit plain back and forth for 45 ribs.

Bind off on each side 28 stitches—then you have 28 stitches left on needle. Continue plain knitting for 28 ribs and leave the stitches on needle. This last part makes the top of the helmet. Sew together on both sides.

Pick up 45 stitches on each side (1 stitch for each rib) and join with the other needles to a circle. Start on needle at neck and repeat, knit 2, purl 2 for 20 rows.

Crochet scallop around cape. Start with 1 single crochet, * a chain of 3 stitches, make 2 double crochet in 1st stitch on the chain, make a single crochet and repeat from *.

Infant’s Bootees

For detail see First Stitches Crocheting, pages 10–11

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Shetland Floss—1 skein OUR SPECIAL Crochet Silk—1 spool 1 5-inch Bone Crochet Hook, No. 3 1¾ Yards Ribbon, ⅓ inch wide

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INSTRUCTIONS

These little baby bootees are made of white floss, with a narrow row of pink silk between the wide rows of floss, and are trimmed with ribbon.

Begin at top and make a chain of 33 stitches. Join to a ring; make a chain of 3 stitches and work 1st row in the double crochet (draw up loop ⅓ of an inch in the double crochet).

=2nd row:= Work with silk in the single crochet and take up in the double stitch.

=3rd row:= A chain of 3 stitches, make 1 double crochet in 3rd stitch from chain on row below. Make another double crochet across 1st one in 1st stitch from chain.

Repeat this stitch, making 1st double crochet in 2nd stitch from preceding stitch and the other double crochet across 1st one and in same place as preceding stitch.

=4th row:= Work the single crochet in silk as before.

Repeat 3rd and 4th rows 3 times more with exception of the increasing for foot. Start increasing for foot on the 3rd row of the single crochet: Have the joining in the back, and then in front make 2 single crochet in each stitch on row below, 6 times—that increases 6 stitches. On next row of the single crochet increase 12 stitches in front the same way as before.

On 5th row of the single crochet increase same as before, 12 stitches in front.

Make the last row in double crochet, same as 1st row at top.

For the sole make 2 rows in the double crochet with decreasing at toe and heel.

=1st row:= Make a chain of 3 stitches, then make 3 double crochet, 1 in each stitch below, leaving the last loop for each double crochet on needle. Put yarn over hook and pull through 3 loops. Yarn over and pull through last loop. At the toe make 6 double crochet same way and pull through first 6 loops, then last loop. At end of row, same as in beginning.

=2nd row:= Decrease same as on 1st row, with 4 double crochet at the ends of row and 8 double crochet at the toe.

Join in back and bottom with the slip stitch.

Around edge of sole make a row in the slip stitch in silk, taking up in the single stitch on edge. Finish off the top with 1 row in silk: * Make 2 single crochet with a chain of 2 stitches between in 1 stitch on row below.

Make 1 chain and 1 single crochet in next stitch on row below, 1 chain and repeat from *.

=For trimming:= Draw ribbon through 3rd and 5th rows in the floss from top and tie small bows in front.

Ribbed Baby Bootees

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Saxony Yarn—2 skeins OUR SPECIAL Crochet Silk—1 spool 1 5-inch bone Crochet Hook, No. 3 ¾ yard of Ribbon—½ inch wide

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INSTRUCTIONS

These little bootees are made of white yarn in a pretty stitch. The ribs are worked lengthwise on the upper part of the bootees and crosswise on the feet. The little touch of pink or blue silk between the ribs is very effective.

Begin with the yarn and make a chain of 19 stitches.

=1st row:= Take up with silk, 1 loop in each stitch on the chain. Change for the yarn; put yarn over hook and pull through one loop at a time.

=2nd row:= Make 1 chain, * take up 2 loops, 1 in each loop on preceding row; put yarn over hook, pull through all on needle and make 1 chain. Repeat from * to end of row, turn.

=3rd row:= Same as 2nd row, taking up on top of the stitches on row below, turn.

=4th row:= Same as 1st row, taking up on top of the stitches on row below. Repeat 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows for the length of 6 inches.

Sew both ends together.

Work border at top: Make 1 single crochet, a chain of 2 stitches and 2 double crochet all in one place on a rib below. Repeat this stitch on every rib below.

Next row: Same as preceding row with exception of making the stitch in 1st double crochet on stitch below.

Work 5 rows.

Make last row in silk with 4 double crochet in the stitch.

Make beading for ribbon on other side of the ribs: Work 1 row in the double crochet making 1 stitch for each row (3 for a rib) below. (Draw up the loops ½ inch long in the double crochet.)

Now use silk and make 2 rows in single crochet taking up in double stitch.

Have the joining at back; take up 12 loops with silk in front on row below. Pull through with the yarn and repeat the pattern same as before to the length of 3 inches.

On the 3 last rows narrow 1 stitch on each side for toe.

This part makes the top of foot. Now use yarn, start with the single crochet, work around making 1 stitch for each row on top of foot. Work 4 rows always taking up in the double stitch. Count 10 stitches for the toe, then decrease 1 stitch on each side of them.

Repeat this decreasing 7 more rows, having 1 stitch less for each row between the increasings. On the last 2 rows decrease 2 stitches each time for heel.

Put the sides together with a chain stitch on wrong side.

Pull ribbon through beading and tie a small bow on the side.

Fancy Bootees

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Saxony Yarn—2 skeins OUR SPECIAL Crochet Silk—1 spool 1 Steel Crochet Hook, No. 7, Style 2 ¾ yard Ribbon, ½ inch wide

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INSTRUCTIONS

These dainty bootees are made of white yarn in the plain stitch. Little stitches of blue silk are worked in all over the top like stars. A pretty scallop finishes off the top and a blue ribbon is put on to tie them at the ankle.

Begin at top and make a chain of 45 stitches.

Make =1st row= in the single crochet. You will have 44 stitches in all on the chain.

In making the single crochet take up from preceding row as follows: Put hook through top of stitch below and through loop below top in back of stitch below.

=2nd row:= Join by putting next single crochet on top of 1st single crochet on 1st row.

Make 3 more single crochet, then * start with the blue silk and take up 3 loops, 1 in each stitch on row below. Yarn over and pull through all on needle at once and make 1 chain.

Start with the yarn and make 1 single crochet in same place as preceding stitch. Make 2 more single crochet and repeat from * to end of row.

Repeat 1st and 2nd rows alternating the blue stitches. Make 20 rows.

Make next row in the double crochet (draw up the loop in the stitch ½ inch long); take up in each stitch, skip every 5th one on row below. That will decrease 9 stitches on row. This row will make the beading for the ribbon.

Work the next 2 rows with silk in the single crochet, taking up in double stitch.

Make the top of foot:

=1st row:= Start with yarn and take up 12 loops on needle, 1 in each stitch on row below. Put yarn over hook and pull through 1 loop at a time.

=2nd row:= Take up in the loops from row below and repeat.

=3rd row:= Take up 1 loop, then 3 loops in silk, 3 in yarn, 3 in silk and 1 in yarn. Pull through same as before. Repeat with the silk for every 3rd row. Next make 3 loops with silk in center of row. Work 18 rows. The next 2 rows narrow 1 stitch on each side.

Now start with the single crochet, work around and make 1 stitch for each row on top of foot. Work 4 rows.

Count 10 stitches for toe, then decrease 1 stitch on each side of them. Repeat this 7 more rows, having 1 stitch less for each row between the decreasings.

On the last 2 rows decrease 2 stitches each time for heel. Put the sides together with a chain stitch on wrong side.

Make border at top: Start with the yarn and make 1 single crochet, then in 3rd stitch make 2 double crochet with a chain of 2 stitches between; a single crochet in 3rd stitch and repeat.

=2nd row:= Work with silk, make 4 double crochet in the single crochet on row below, and 1 single crochet between the 2 double crochet on row below.

=3rd row:= Same as 2nd row with yarn.

Last row in silk: Make 1 single crochet over the single crochet below, a chain of 2 stitches and 3 double crochet in center of the 4 double crochet below, and repeat.

Put ribbon through beading and tie a small bow on the side.

Infant’s High Bootees

For detail see Designs in Knitting and Purling, pages 12–13

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT four-fold Germantown 2 skeins white 1 skein colored 3 Steel Knitting Needles, No. 12 1 yard of ribbon, ½ inch wide

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INSTRUCTIONS

(_Written for white and blue._)

These comfortable bootees are knitted in white and blue and trimmed with blue ribbon.

Use blue yarn; begin at top and cast on 54 stitches.

=1st row:= * Knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 3 and repeat from * to end of row. The row will end with purl 3.

=2nd row:= Slip 1 (always slip 1st stitch for every row), knit 2, * purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3 and repeat from * to end of row.

=Repeat= 1st and 2nd rows for the length of 2 inches.

Begin with white yarn.

=1st row:= Knit plain.

=2nd row:= Purl the stitches.

=3rd row:= * Knit 1, yarn over needle, knit 2 together and repeat from * to end of row.

=4th row:= Purl the stitches and purl yarn over needle as 1 stitch.

These 2 last rows make the beading for the ribbon.

=5th row:= Knit plain.

=6th row:= Purl the stitches.

=7th row:= Knit 1 and purl 1 to within 20 stitches (last stitch will be knitted); turn. Slip 1st stitch; purl 1, knit 1 to within 20 stitches (last stitch will be purled); turn. Slip 1; knit 1, purl 1 to within 16 stitches; turn. Work on next needle also to within 16 stitches. Now repeat, adding 4 more stitches to every needle until all the remaining stitches at each end are worked in.

Repeat the pattern (always knit the purled stitch and purl the knitted stitch) and work forward and back.

Make 2 rows.

=3rd row:= Decrease 1 stitch at each end of row and repeat this row every 10th row, 3 times more. Make next decreasing on the 8th row; then 2 more decreasings on the 6th row, each time.

Work 12 rows.

Now leave 12 stitches on each side and repeat pattern on 16 stitches in middle for the instep.

Make 20 rows.

Pick up 11 stitches on each side of last knitted piece.

Put all the stitches (62) on 2 needles. Begin with the blue yarn on right side of work; knit plain 2 rows (or 1 rib).

=3rd row:= Knit 24 stitches, increase 1, knit 14, increase 1 and knit to end of row.

Next row knit plain.

Repeat 3rd row on each of the next 2 ribs.

Make 6 more ribs for the foot.

On the 3 last ribs decrease 1 stitch for each rib at the toe and on the last rib decrease 1 stitch at each end of the needle.

Bind off and sew together.

Finish off top with a picot edge: Make a single crochet on the top then a chain of 3 stitches; make 1 single crochet in 1st stitch of the chain, another single crochet on the top and repeat.

Draw ribbon through and tie.

Infant’s Thumbless Mittens

For detail see Single Crochet, page 10

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Saxony Wool 1 skein white 1 skein colored 1 Steel Crochet Hook, No. 7, Style 2 ¾ yards Ribbon, ½ inch wide

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INSTRUCTIONS

(_Written for white and pink._)

These little mittens are crocheted in white. The top of border is worked in pink, and pink ribbon is used for trimming.

Make a chain of 36 stitches. Join by making 1 single crochet in 1st stitch on the chain. Work around and make 24 rows in the single crochet, always taking up in the double stitch on the row below.

Start decreasing. * Make 6 single crochet, then take up 1 loop in each of the next 2 stitches; yarn over hook, pull through as 1 single crochet and repeat from * for 3 rows. Make 4 stitches between each decreasing for 2 rows, 1 stitch between each decreasing for 1 row, then no stitch between for the last row. Draw together last 3 and 4 stitches and fasten.

Make beading for the ribbon: Work 1 chain and 1 double crochet in every other stitch; join the row.

Begin the border: Make a chain of 2 stitches; * put yarn over hook and take up 1 loop in space between 2 double crochet, yarn over and take up another loop in the next space. Put yarn over hook and pull through 4 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops and make 1 chain. Make 1st loop for next stitch in same space as preceding stitch and repeat from * to end of row.

Make 3 rows and join each row.

=4th row:= Use pink yarn and make the same stitch, with the exception of making a chain of 2 stitches between each stitch.

=5th row=, in pink: Make 1 single crochet in space below, * a chain of 3 stitches, put yarn over hook and take up 1 loop in same space; yarn over hook, take up another loop and repeat until 5 loops are taken up. Put yarn over hook and pull through the cluster, yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops. Make 1 single crochet in the next space and repeat from * to end of row.

Draw ribbon through and tie.

The Sunlight Child’s Outfit

For details see First Stitches Knitting, pages 12–16

MATERIALS

SUNLIGHT Four-fold Germantown—15 skeins SUNLIGHT Saxony Yarn—3 skeins 1 pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 2 1 pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 3 1 pair Bone Knitting Needles, No. 4 1 6-inch Bone Crochet Hook, No. 4 2 Steel Knitting Needles, No. 13 14 Pearl Buttons, ½ inch

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INSTRUCTIONS

=LEGGINGS:= Use the 4-fold germantown. Cast on 64 stitches for one side. Knit 2 and purl 2. Make 2 rows.

=3rd row:= * Knit 6 stitches, put yarn over needle, knit 2 stitches together and repeat from * to end of row.

=Next row:= Knit yarn over needle as 1 stitch. These eyelets are for the cord. Repeat with knit 2 and purl 2 until you have the length of 2 inches, then knit plain. Two rows make 1 rib. Knit 33 ribs.

Decrease 1 stitch at each end of needle every rib, 11 times (42 stitches on needle).

=Next row:= Slip 1 (first stitch), purl 6, * knit 3, purl 7 and repeat from *, ending row with 2 purled.

=2nd row:= Slip 1, knit 1, * purl 3, knit 7 and repeat from * to end of row.

=3rd row:= Same as 1st row.

=4th row:= Purl the stitches.

=5th row:= Slip 1, purl 1, * knit 3, purl 7 and repeat from * to end of row.

=6th row:= Slip 1, knit 6, * purl 3, knit 7 and repeat from * to end of row.

=7th row:= Same as 5th row.

=8th row:= Purl the stitches.

These 8 rows make 1 design. Make 1½ designs more.

=Next row:= Slip 1, knit 5, purl 2, knit 2, purl 2, knit 2, purl 2, knit 10, purl 2, knit 2, purl 2, knit 2, purl 2, knit 6 (42 stitches).

=2nd row:= Slip 1, knit 3, purl 2 and knit 2, 3 times, purl 2, knit 6. Purl 2 and knit 2, 3 times, purl 2, knit 4.

Repeat these 2 rows for 22 rows. Knit 3 ribs.

Put 15 stitches from each side of work on separate needles and continue knitting on 12 stitches in center for top of foot. Make 12 ribs.

Leave the stitches on needle and pick up 12 stitches from each side on top of foot. Put all stitches on one needle and knit 3 ribs. Knit 3 more ribs, decreasing 2 stitches for each rib at toe.

Decrease 2 stitches on each side for heel, on the last 2 ribs. Make the other side to correspond.

Sew up both parts and join them by a middle seam.

Use the yarn double and crochet a chain for the cord; make it 40 inches long. Pull cord through the eyelets and put a tassel on each end of cord.

=Tassel:= Wind the yarn around 3 fingers, 16 times. Take out the hank; tie a thread around one side of hank and fasten to cord. Wind the yarn around a few times ½ inch below cord. Cut even at bottom.

Finish off top with a picot edge.

=Picot:= Make a single crochet on the edge; then make a chain of 3 stitches, a single crochet in the 2 loops below the chain, another single crochet on edge and repeat.

=CAP:= For this cap use the Saxony double. Cast on bone needle 100 stitches. Knit plain forward and back for the length of 10½ inches.

Start decreasing:

=1st row:= Knit 1, decrease 1, that is, knit 2 stitches together as 1; knit 44, decrease 1, knit 2, decrease 1, knit 44, decrease 1, knit 1.

=2nd row:= Knit plain.

=3rd row:= Same as 1st row.

Decrease, as above, every other row until you have 16 stitches left, then break off the yarn and put all stitches on same strand. Put cord with tassel on it in between and draw together. Sew the sides together. Turn up bottom 2½ inches.

=Tassel:= Wind the yarn over a piece of cardboard 7 inches long about 20 times. Have the cord from top of cap 3½ inches long. Place the end of cord in the middle of yarn loops and tie around. Now let the yarn loops come over to one side (then they cover up the end of cord) and wind around with one thread 6 times ½ inch below cord. Cut even at bottom.

=COAT:= This coat is worked lengthwise. Use the 4-fold germantown.

Begin on left side front and cast on 95 stitches.

Knit plain forward and back, 2 rows make 1 rib. Knit for the length of 5 inches. Add 5 stitches at neck and knit for the length of 4 inches. Bind off 20 stitches for armhole. Knit 3 ribs.