THE CHINA MAIL, JÚNÉ 10, 1938.
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For Early Autumn Beachwear
Play Suit That Gives Complete
Freedom ---Attractive Jacket
NEXT ROW. P20, P2 tog, K.1, P.1, K.1. Rep. from 4 times, P.2 tog., P.9. Purl across 20 sts. left on stitch holder. (79 sts.),
Continue on these sts., keeping centre 21 sts. in fancy rib and 29
:
MOTHERS will appreciate the
forethought which has included
a coat in this child's beach wear li does not humper play, yet gives necessary protection.
White has been chosen for this two piece outfit for the four to five year-old, consisting of play suit and loose knee-length coat. Braid in a bright shade-red was chosen in the original model-gives further
dis- tinction to this practical outfit.
TO KNIT SUIT
THE FRONT Commence at the legs. No. 9 needles cast on 56 sts. and work 2in. in St. St. (1 row plain, 1 row purl), ending with a purl row. Fold work over on to wrong side, to form a hem and knit one st. from needle and one cast-on st. tog. all along row.
With
Work a further in. in St. St., ending with a purl
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row.
these sts, on a spare needle.
another leg in same way,
Leave Work
Commencing again on sts. of first
I
leg, knit one row, increasing 'one st.
MATERIALS
SUIT AND JACKET 7ox "Ramada" 3-ply knitting
wool, white.
2 No. 9 knitting needles.
2 No. 12 knitting needles.
2 large red buttons.
22yds silk bias binding. 2yds rick-rack braid in red.
SUIT ONLY
3oz. "Ramada" 3-ply knitting wool, white.
2 No. 9 knitting needles,
2 No. 12 knitting needles,
2 yds silk bias binding,.
1 yd. rick-rack braid in red
sts. on each side in St. St., till work measures 2in, from top of waist rib- bing. End with row on wrong side.
Keeping continuity of centre pan- el shape armholes by knitting. 2 sts. tog. at both ends of every row till 51 sts. remain. Knit one row right
across.
.
Next row.-P.11, cast off 29 sts., P.11. Work on the last 11 sts. follows:
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1st row.-K. 2, P. 1 (K.1, P.1). into next st., P.1, K.1, P.1 (K.1, P.1) into next st., P.1, K.2..
2nd row.-P.2, K.1, P.2 tog., K.1, P.1, K1, P.2 tog., K.1, P.2 Rep. these last two rows for 13in. Cast off. Work on remaining 11st. in а
similar way.
THE BACK
Work exactly as given for front till 79 sts. remain, knitting 2 sts. tog. at end of last_row.___
Change to No. 12 needles
ych-ot rebrn.č
Measurements
SUIT-
at end of row for a centre seam st., Length from shoulder to low- then knit sts. of other leg on to. same needle (113 sts.).
and
INSTRUCTIONS for knitting this attractive suit, are printed to-day; those for she accompanying jacket, shown on the arm of the chair and again in wear in the smaller picture, it is hoped to give on the Woman's Page at an early opportunity. For the convenience of those who plan sa knit the com- plete ensemble, but wish to begin the suit right away, the amount of materials required for the play suit alone and also for the two garments is indicated.
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ing does not show on right side. on either side of front, placing it Back shoulder straps with biás to centre of plain St. St. panels at binding to prevent stretching.
waist and following line of stitches Sew red braid from neck to hem above and below this.
PROTECT
YOUR HOMES YOUR PROPERTY
YOUR HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS
FROM
every, following 4th row till 87 sts. length of sleeve seam.
Continue in St. St. on these sts., knitting 2 sts. tog. on each side of Length from shoulder to low- centre st. (the increased st.) on er edge
er edge Width all round at underarm
JACKET
18% in.
22 in.
THE DEMON DESTRUCTORS
19. in.
11⁄2 in.
remain, then on every following 6th. Width all round at underarm 24 in.
row till 79 sts. remain. End with
a purl row. The work should now measure 8ins. from where legs were joined. Change to No. needles:
Tension
7 st. and 9 rows to 1 inch.
--Abbreviations -
12 K. Koit; P. Puri; St. Stitch; Tog. Together; Ins. Inches; St. St. Stock-
NEXT ROW. (K.1, P.1) 10 ing Stitch; Rep. Repeat. times. Turn and work 1ins in (K.I, P.1) rib on these sts., ending with a row on right side. Break off wool and slip sts, on to stitch holder or spare needle
Rejoin wool at needle point and with No. 9 needles work across the centre 39 sts. thus:"
1st. ROW. K.9, * (K.1, P.1) into next st., P.1 K.1, P.1. Rep, from 4 times (K., P.1) into next st., K.9,1turn.
work 11⁄2in în (K.1, P.1). rib end- ing with row on right side.
Next row. Rib 19, cast off 40 sts., in rib, work in rib to end.
Change, to No. 9 needles and con- tinue in St. St. on lat 19 sts., knit- ting 2.sts..tog. at inside edge of work on every row till lat. remains. Fas- ten-off.
2nd, ROW OP.2 tog. K:1, Work on remaining 19 sts. in the
P.1, K.1. Rep. from * 4 times, P.2 tog P 9 Rep these last 2 rows for. 1ins,, ending with 1st, row, Break off wool and leave these ats.
on
Rejoin wool at needle point and with No. 12 needles work backwards and forwards, in (K.1, P.1) rib Last 20, sts., ending, with a row right side.
on
With No. 9 needles work across all sts. thus:
same way. „--
AUTO MAKE UP SUIT
Press work carefully under damp cloth with a warm Iron. Join side seams: Sew up openings on ench side of front waist ribbing,
Stitch bias binding to sloping edges of bodice, on right side as near edge as possible. Turn sover on to wrong side and hem down, neatly pressing edge so that bind-
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