Part 3
Cast on 51 stitches, 18 on each of 2 needles, 15 on the 3d, knit 2, purl 2, for 3½ inches for the wrist; then knit plain for 1 inch, or 9 times around. Shift the stitches so that you have 17 on each needle and begin the thumb where the end of your yarn should start. Knit 1, increase as follows (insert the needle in the stitch, make a stitch in back of same stitch and make another stitch, now slip the stitch off the needle, this gives you 2 stitches in 1).
Knit plain until you come to last 2 stitches. On 3d needle, increase 1 and knit last one then knit round once, widening 1 stitch each side, until 24 stitches added for the thumb being careful always to make an extra stitch in the one you last made. When you have 24 stitches, knit one round until you come to where the thumb stitches begin; tie the 24 stitches on a string to hold until the finger part is done. Cast on 10 stitches on the needle where the yarn is, and knit once around. On the next round narrow one stitch at the beginning and end of the 10 stitches; do this for 5 rounds till you have again 17 stitches on each needle. The object of the 10 extra stitches is to form a gore. Knit plain for 3½ inches, begin to narrow, knit 2 together at beginning and end of each needle for 1 round. Knit a round plain, then a narrowing round, so on alternately until 2 stitches are remaining on each needle, break off your yarn. Leave the end long enough to thread a needle and draw through 6 stitches and fasten securely on wrong side. Now take the 24 stitches of the thumb and the 10 of the gore and put 18 stitches on one needle (10 of the gore and 4 on each side of it) and 8 on each of the other 2 needles. Knit 1 round plain. Then for each succeeding round, till the gore is gone, narrow 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the 10. Knit plain around for 1¾ inches and narrow as in the finger part. Make other mitten to correspond.
LONG CROCHETED WRISTLETS WITH 2 THUMB SPACES
(_Courtesy of Mrs. Horace Leeds_)
½ Hank of Grey or Khaki Worsted 1 Crochet Hook No. 2
Chain 63, skip first chain. 1 single crochet stitch in each chain. 62 stitches in row. Second row: 1 single crochet in each stitch, taking up the front and back thread. Repeat second row until there are 48 rows in all. Join together with slip stitch 3 inches from each end, leaving 2 inches for thumb, join each end with slip stitch.
SHORT CROCHETED WRISTLETS
(_Courtesy of Mrs. Horace Leeds_)
½ Hank Knitting Worsted, Gray or Khaki Crochet Hook No. 2
Chain 35, skip first chain and make 1 single crochet stitch in each chain. Second row: turn, 1 single crochet in the back thread of each stitch of preceding row to form rib. Repeat the second row until there are 50 rows, then join with slip stitch.
MEN’S KNITTED MITTENS WITH THUMB AND INDEX FINGER
Authorized by Comfort Committee of Navy League of U. S.
(_Courtesy of Mrs. Horace Leeds_)
½ Hank Knitting Worsted 2 Pair Steel Needles No. 12
With double thread cast on 56 stitches, on three needles; 16 on the first and 20 on the other two. Knit 2, purl 2 for 6 inches.
Begin widening for thumb on needle with 16 stitches. Widen thus; insert needle in the first stitch, make a stitch, then in back of same stitch make another stitch; now slip stitch off needle; this gives you 2 stitches in one. Widen this way in first 2 stitches of needle with 16 stitches. Knit 1 round plain, next round widen in same way, 1 stitch each side of where you widened before. Then widen every other row until you have 24 stitches added for thumb, making 40 stitches on needle. Then knit 1 round, then knit around again until you come to where the thumb stitches begin. Take off the 24 extra stitches on a large safety pin.
Cast on 10 stitches on needle just used; knit 1 round. On the next round narrow 1 stitch at beginning and end of the 10 stitches. Do this until you have 56 stitches on needle (the same number on each as at first). Knit plain for 2 inches from bottom edge of gore.
_Index Finger_—Knit 10 stitches, slip all the stitches on safety pins except the last 9 stitches, use 3 needles, cast on 3 stitches. Knit 1¾ inches, knit 1, purl 1 for ½ inch. Bind off.
_Thumb_—Take the 24 stitches of the thumb and the 10 of the gore, put 18 stitches on 1 needle (the 10 of the gore and the 4 on each side of it) and 8 stitches on each of the other 2 needles. Knit 1 round plain. Then on each succeeding round, until the gore is gone; narrow 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the 10. Knit plain for 1 inch. Rib as for finger. Bind off.
_Three Fingers_—Pick up all remaining stitches and the three extra stitches at bottom of finger. Shift stitches on needles so as to have 2 needles. Join at outside edge of hand. Knit 2½ inches and begin to narrow on outside of hand thus: Knit 2 stitches together at end of one needle and beginning of other. Knit 1 round, then narrow at same place (narrow every other row), 5 times. Knit 1 row plain, then narrow at beginning of every needle until there are 18 stitches on needle. Shift stitches so as to have 6 stitches on each needle. Then narrow on every needle (beginning and end) until 2 stitches are left on each needle. Draw yarn through these 6 stitches and fasten on wrong side.
KNITTED MITTENS FOR MEN—Illustrated
2 Ounces of Paton’s 3-Ply Superior Wheeling Yarn 4 Steel Needles No. 12
[Illustration]
Set up 44 stitches on 3 needles (1st needle 12 stitches, 2nd needle 16 and 3rd needle 16 stitches). Knit 2 plain and 2 purl for 30 rounds and knit the 31 and 32 rounds plain.
_For the Thumb_—On the 33d round knit 2, make increase of 1 stitch, knit 2, again make an increase of 1 stitch and finish the round plain. Knit 2 rounds plain and on 36th round knit 2, make an increase of 1, knit 4, increase 1 and finish round plain. Then knit 2 plain rounds. You will now have 38 rounds.
Start 39th round by knitting 2, increasing 1, knitting 6, increasing 1 and finish round plain. Again knit 2 plain rounds.
Start 42nd round by knitting 2, increasing 1, knitting 8, increasing 1 and finish as before. Then knit 2 plain rounds.
Continue increasing every 3 rounds by knitting as directed with 2 plain rounds between until the 1st needle holds 28 stitches; leaving each time 2 more stitches between the increase (16 in all). You will now have 54 rounds. Knit 55th round plain.
Begin 56th round by knitting 4, purling 2, knit 2, purl 2, knit 2, purl 2, knit 2, purl 2, and finish round plain. Repeat this four times.
Begin 61st round by knitting 2 and cast off 16. Knit other 10 stitches on 1st needle and finish round plain.
Begin the 62nd round by knitting the 2 stitches left on 1st needle and continue, joining the 10 stitches on other side of the thumb and finish round plain. Knit 7 rounds plain.
Begin 70th round by knitting 2 and purling 2 all around and repeat 15 times. Then cast off as follows:
Knit 1 then place this stitch back on to the left-hand needle, knit 2 together * place the resulting stitch back on the left-hand needle, knit 2 together and repeat from *.
KNITTED BATH MITT
(_Courtesy of Mrs. Horace Leeds_)
Dexter Cotton, No. 6 or No. 8, 3 or 4-Ply 2 Bone Needles No. 3 or 4 Or 2 Steel Needles No. 12
Cast on 48 stitches, knit 2, purl 2, for 20 rows, then knit plain for 30 ribs or 60 rows. Fold and slip stitch sides and bottom together. If desired this bath mitt may be knitted entirely in plain knitting for the 80 rows.
MEN’S AND BOYS’ POLO CAPS
(_Courtesy of Utopia Yarn Book_)
1 Hank Colored Utopia Scotch or German Yarn 2 Pair Steel Needles No. 8
Boy’s Size
Cast on each of 2 needles 34 stitches and 36 stitches on 3rd needle, knit in rib of knit 1, purl 1, for 10 inches, bind off, draw all stitches together for top of crown.
Men’s Size
Cast on each of 2 needles 38 stitches and 40 stitches on 3rd needle, knit in rib of knit 1, purl 1, for 12 inches, bind off, draw all stitches together for top of crown.
Pompom
Cut yarn in strands 4 inches long, tie in centre, fold in half and tie again and sew to top of crown.
SEAMEN’S HELMET—Illustrated
(_Courtesy of Columbia Yarns_)
3 Hanks of Columbia Yarn 2 Bone Knitting Needles No. 4 4 Steel Knitting Needles No. 10
[Illustration]
With bone needles cast on 48 stitches, knit plain 48 rows (24 ribs), slip off on to spare needle. Work another piece to correspond; slip the stitches of both pieces on to 3 steel needles, having 32 stitches on each needle. Knit 2, purl 2 for 32 rows, bind off 28 stitches loosely to make the opening for the face. Knit 2, purl 2, backward and forward for 12 rows. Now cast on 28 stitches loosely and on 3 needles knit 2, purl 2 for 20 rows. Knit one round plain, * then knit 30 stitches plain, knit 2 together and repeat from * around and you will have decreased 3 stitches. Continue decreasing in these 3 places in each round until 27 stitches remain. Knit 2 rounds plain. Bind off and sew top together. If desired the piece for the front can be made longer, thus giving additional service of a muffler and chest protector.
A MAN’S HELMET WITH CAPE PIECES
4 Ounces of Wool 4 Celluloid Needles No. 8, pointed at each end
Cast 30 stitches on one needle. Knit plain and increase once at the beginning of each row until 50 stitches are on the needle. Knit 5 more inches in plain knitting. Leave this piece and knit a second piece exactly like it.
Now place the 2 pieces together, dividing the stitches on to 3 needles. Take a 4th needle and work in rounds, in ribbing of knit 2, purl 2, for 6 inches. Cast off 24 stitches _over the centre of one of the cape pieces_ to make the opening for the face. Now work backward and forward in the rib for 2 inches. Cast on 24 stitches again, over the opening and join up the round. Work 4 more inches in the rib and finish the cap in plain knitting as follows:
1st round: knit each 19th and 20th stitches together. 2nd round: knit plain with no shaping. 3rd round: knit 18th and 19th stitches together and then repeat the 2nd round. 5th round: knit each 17th and 18th stitches together. 6th round: knit each 16th and 17th stitches together. Continue in this manner, decreasing each round until only 25 stitches remain. Run a thread through these and fasten off securely.
HELMET (WITHOUT CAPE PIECES)
1 Hank of 3-Ply Yarn 4 Bone Knitting Needles No. 8
Cast on 100 stitches, 36 on one needle, 32 on each of the other two. Knit 2, purl 2, for 12 inches. Bind off 24 stitches for the face-opening. Rib back and forth for 2 inches, always slipping the end stitches to make the side of the face-opening firm. Cast on 24 stitches, and continue ribbing in rounds knit 2, purl 2, for 4 inches.
_To decrease for the top of the Cap_—1st round: knit each 19th and 20th stitch together. Knit 1 round plain. 3rd round: knit each 18th and 19th stitch together. Knit 1 round plain. 5th round: knit each 17th and 18th stitch together. Knit 1 round plain. 7th round: knit each 16th and 17th stitch together. Knit 1 round plain. Continue decreasing thus till there are 25 stitches left. Slip these off on to a thread, and fasten securely.
SLEEPING CAP
2 Amber Needles No. 3
½ Pound Yarn in Gray, Khaki or Dark Blue or if desired the cap may be knitted with 4 coarse steel needles, casting on 100 stitches, and binding off 32 for the face-opening.
Cast on 95 stitches. Knit 2, purl 2, for 86 rows. Bind off 30 stitches for the face-opening. Knit 12 rows, always slipping the seam stitch. Cast on 30 stitches. Knit 30 rows plain. * Knit 4, narrow by knitting the 5th and 6th stitches together, repeat from * to end of row. Knit 6 rows plain. * Knit 3, knit 4th and 5th stitches together, repeat from * to end of row. Knit 5 rows plain. * Knit 2, knit 3rd and 4th stitches together, repeat from * to end of row. Knit 4 rows plain. * Knit 1, knit next 2 stitches together, repeat from * to end to row. Knit 3 rows plain. Bind off and sew up.
FRENCH SOLDIER’S CROCHETED CAP—Illustrated
(_Courtesy of Mrs. Mary Hatch Willard_)
Any Soft Dark Wool No. 4 Crochet Needle is Used
[Illustration]
Chain of 4 stitches and join. 1st row: 2 stitches in each stitch (8 stitches). 2nd row: 2 stitches in each stitch (16 stitches). 3rd row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 1 stitch in next. 4th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 2 stitches in next. 5th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 4 stitches in next. 6th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 6 stitches in next. 7th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 8 stitches in next. 8th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 10 stitches in next. 9th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 12 stitches in next. 10th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 14 stitches in next. 11th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 16 stitches in next. 12th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 17 stitches in next. 14th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 17 in next. 13th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 18 stitches in next. 14th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 17 stitches in next. 15th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 16 stitches in next. 16th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 15 stitches in next. 17th row: 2 stitches in one stitch and 15 stitches in next. 18th row: Crochet one stitch all around, taking up every stitch except where the double stitch occurs. Crochet one stitch of the double stitch. (There should be 75 stitches when beginning to crochet straight). 19th row: Crochet plain one stitch for 43 rows, or until cap is 12 inches long.
KNITTED CAP AND COMBINATION SCARF AND CAP FOR CONVALESCENT WEAR
Use any Soft, Dark Wool 2 Bone Knitting Needles No. 4
Cast on 60 stitches. Knit plain (always slipping the first stitch) until the scarf measures 45 inches. Cast off.
A knitted cap for convalescent wear is made on medium bone needles of any soft dark wool. Cast on loosely 60 stitches, or equal to 18 inches. Knit plain 18 inches. Sew together, gather one end, and finish with a pompon.
For cap and scarf combined use ordinary Germantown wool and No. 4 bone needles. Cast on 70 stitches. Arrange on three needles, knitting plain all round. This should stretch to 22 inches. Work 1¼ yards all plain knitting. Cast off. Break off about 1 yard of wool, double it, use a tapestry needle or darner, and gather up each end, forming a ring.
To form cap, take one end and push inside, leaving about 11 inches to fall over the end. Then turn bottom of cap up again.
MEN’S TRENCH CAPS
(_Courtesy of Mrs. Horace Leeds_)
1 Hank of Knitting Worsted, Gray or Khaki 4 Bone Needles No. 4, Pointed at Both Ends
Set up 96 stitches (32 on each of 3 needles). Knit 2, purl 2 for 8½ inches. Then purl the first stitch, and knit the next 2 stitches together. Rest of needle plain. Proceed thus with back needle until you have 6 stitches on each needle. Draw your wool through the stitches and pull up.
EAR PROTECTORS WITH HEAD BAND
(_Courtesy of Mrs. Horace Leeds_)
⅓ Hank Knitting Worsted 2 Bone or Amber Needles No. 3 or 2 Steel Needles No. 10
Cast on 16 stitches, always slipping 1st stitch. Knit in plain garter stitch for 18 ribs. Increase 1 stitch each row as work is reversed until there are 34 stitches on the needle. Work 6 ribs of 34 stitches. Decrease 1 stitch each row until there are 16 stitches. Knit plain 35 ribs of 16 stitches. Increase as in first part of directions for second ear protector and decrease same until there are 16 stitches. Knit 17 ribs and sew together completing band. 1 hank of knitting worsted will complete 3 sets.
ABDOMINAL BAND
(_Courtesy of Mrs. Horace Leeds_)
1 Skein of Knitting Worsted 1 Pair of Bone or Amber Knitting Needles No. 5
Cast on 72 stitches loosely to allow for stretching. Knit 2, purl 2, repeat from one side to the other until work measures 3 inches in depth. The ribbing should measure at least 12 inches across when laid flat without stretching. Next work back and forth in plain knitting for 6 inches more. _Do not slip first stitch._ These rows should measure 17 inches across. If they do not, heavier needles should be used. Make 3 more inches in ribbing as before, bind off loosely. Make another section in same manner and sew the 2 sections together at the sides to form a circular band.
KNITTED KNEE CAPS
(_Courtesy of Mrs. Horace Leeds_)
2 Hanks of Knitting Yarn 2 Steel Knitting Needles No. 15
Cast on 20 stitches and work 15 rows (30 ribs), now increase 1 stitch at each end of every row until there are 50 stitches on the needle. Work 30 ribs this length, then decrease in the same manner as you increased until 20 stitches remain. Bind off, pick up 88 stitches on the ends, knit 4 ribs plain, then knit 4, purl 4, for 35 rows. Bind off and work second end to correspond.
KNITTED EYE BANDAGE
(_Courtesy of Mrs. Horace Leeds_)
Dexter Cotton No. 8, 3-Ply 1 Pair of Steel Needles No. 13
Set up 20 stitches. Knit 2, purl 2, for 2 inches; add 5 stitches on one end of needle, making 25 stitches on the needle and knit 1, purl 1, for 25 inches, always knitting the 1st stitch. Narrow to 20 stitches and knit 2, purl 2, for 2 inches. Sew 2 tape strips on one end 9 inches long, and on the other 2 strips 18 inches long.
KNITTED WASH CLOTH
(_Courtesy of American Red Cross_)
White Knitting Cotton, Medium Weight 1 Pair Red Cross Needles No. 1
Cast on 70 stitches, knit back and forth in plain knitting until cloth is about 10 inches square and bind off. Sew a loop of tape to one corner.
HOT WATER BOTTLE COVER
(_Courtesy of American Red Cross_)
White Medium Knitting Cotton 1 Pair Red Cross Needles No. 1
Cast on 56 stitches, knit 2, purl 2, and repeat until work is 4 inches deep. Then knit back and forth in plain knitting for 9½ inches or until work measures 13½ inches. Next decrease 2 stitches at beginning and end of each needle until there are 16 stitches left and bind off. Make another piece in same manner and sew together. Attach a 20-inch piece of tape to seam at one side of ribbing to tie around neck of bottle. This may be made of wool if desired.
KNEE CAP
(_Courtesy of Bear Brand Yarn Mfrs._)
1½ Hanks Knitting Yarn 1 Pair Amber Needles No. 5
Cast on 6 stitches. Knit 8 rows plain. Next row: knit 1, knit 2 into next stitch, knit plain to end of row. Increase thus a stitch in each row until you have 26 stitches in all. Knit 40 rows plain. Next row: knit plain till within 3 stitches of end of row, knit 2 together, knit 1. Decrease thus until you have 6 stitches on the needle, knit 8 rows plain, and bind off.
Pick up 60 stitches along one side, knitting each stitch as you take it up. Knit 3 rows. Knit 2, purl 2, for 28 rows. Bind off. Take up 60 stitches on the other side of the centre piece in the same manner, and finish as above.
If desired, the knee cap may be finished thus: after ribbing in rows of knit 2, purl 2 for 28 rows, knit 4 rows plain: next row * knit 1, increase 1 in second stitch, knit 2 together, and repeat from * to end of row. Knit 4 rows plain. Bind off, and run a piece of elastic through the holes.
ABDOMINAL SCARF BELT—Illustrated
Any Soft Dark Wool 2 Bone or Amber Needles No. 4
[Illustration]
Cast on 60 stitches; knit plain (always slipping 1st stitch) until it is 2 yards long and 10 or 12 inches wide. If desired last 10 inches may be narrowed to a point by knitting 3rd and 4th stitches from end of row together.
COMFORT BAGS FOR SOLDIER OR SAILOR WITH DRAW STRING AT TOP
(_Courtesy of Mrs. Horace Leeds_)
Size of Bag: 10 by 13 inches
Comfort Bags should be made of washable material, preferably of some dark color and may contain any or all of the following articles.
Needle case containing 1 package of No. 5 needles and 1 package of darning needles. White sewing cotton No. 30. White, also gray or khaki darning cotton. Buttons, black, white, medium size, in bag 3 by 5 inches. Large thimble. Blunt-pointed scissors. Cake of soap. Card of safety pins, medium size. Paper of white and black pins. Small comb, tooth brush. Tooth paste. Soldiers mirror, round if possible. Handkerchiefs. Lead pencil. Writing pad, envelopes and post cards. Pocket knife. Shoe laces, black or brown.
BOYS’ KNITTED STORM CAP
(_Courtesy of Modern Priscilla_)
1 Hank of Scotch Yarn 2 Celluloid Needles No. 8
Cast on 6 stitches knit 1 row plain, next row increase 1 stitch between every stitch and then 2 rows plain, increase 1 between every stitch and continue this until there are 96 stitches or 11 rows. Now knit 2 plain, 2 purl across the row and continue this ribbing for 6 inches. Now knit 12 stitches ribbing, bind off 24 stitches and take off the remaining stitches on a cord. Knit the 12 stitches of ribbing for 2 inches, take off on a cord, take up the stitches on opposite side of opening and knit in length to correspond with first side. Knit back and cast on 24 stitches and then take up the 12 stitches on cord and continue knitting the full 96 original ones in ribbing for 6 inches. Now take off half of these and knit for 3 inches. Bind off, take up the other stitches and knit 3 inches, bind off, sew on wrong side.
_Note_:—The directions call for an increase of 1 stitch between every stitch in specified rows, which would necessitate adding one at the end of each increasing row in order to have extra stitches between first and last stitch when the cap is sewed up. If this is done you will have 96 stitches in 11 rows.
INFANT’S KNITTED BAND