THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1956.
PRACTICAL
Slip
Madame, Your
Is Trailing...
By JANE HUNT
London.
up to the
"Foundations"
Cor
called
Knit While You Relax
A SHEATH 'DRESS
MATERIALS: 10 ozs. "Oolden mensured down centre of work. Eagle" Polynit 3 ply in Jade or Now continue reight, for 70 Kingfisher blue. Quo pair of rows for the armholes. 14-meh Jength No. 12 knitting needles, & 1 pair 9-inch length ize 12. 1 pair of No. 13 needing, he collar 1 medium-size what hook. 10 Ball buttons.
MEABUREMENTS:
40 Inches. 30 Inches.
Tint row: Commence shoulder shaping, cast off 9 sts., patt, 59. enst off 30 sis. Icosely, gatt., 08. Cast off sis. at the beg., of the next 7 rows each starting from the armhole end, and dec.. nt neck edge ca first 5 rows, Work chsta, al other side of Nick to
Length
Wot approx E 28-30 inches. pair.
38-40 Inches. TENSION: 1ising
12 No Les 10 and 21 rows to 2 r No 13 needles, Karter st. 10 sts. and 23 22 ༄།༢ས༥ to 2 inches.
ABBREVIATIONS: K-Koll; " Furt Ruter sitch; ta), catcher); lent ingether: www i prestal needle; w.f.- for wr
repeal beginning. sut --potters:
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bex
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THE FRONT Work exactly as for the Back the mud of the 10 paits, and
POWR healdes
23 {approx Inches).
Front opening: Commence the ses as for the Back, by deerensing beg. of raw, thes patt, tes crnire front, leaving 103 sts. on left hand needle. Turn, and cas, on a 5, and t these to turn under for the furing. delle
Continuing to unit; on the remainder work back seom end Rep. these 2 rows, dey, every other, for the 43 all 79 sis, on n etlet fiauting with front edge as befure contilue in pall, wettel
decrcist:
ch whnin. NOTE: Heale! worst tout with- mt synining, the mughemmat
THE BACK
1
..
A No 13 seeds east
143
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Litz
now it w
.
ftu, ༈, Con every 6th row following, until thự 7 Terrases completed Complete 37 fiches down centre as for Continue The Hnk to arnimles.
row straight for 30 rows for the armbele, to Neck Shaping.
Shape
17th Tow 41 O 81% 11
1 hele viitage E The dan gue muevelden, and patt The 268 1
As follows 1st low: K), KA,
k2 log
aur for neck: Cast off the 3 WTH, D2. (8.2, w., k.2
6 sts. besides at the log 3 mes, D.2. w.f., R.4. k2 sts and
starting fot. k.3, rep., from to Inst st...
brg of the next row k Cunt is 13
end, and continu from opening and K.st. sta.
HR devrensug at Neck edge on There on No 13 needles through -
the next 18 rows. rall, as for the beg, of row 2nd row: (utt.) k.), *
Cast of 9 0.2.
Shape shoulders:
p2 Jon.
sis, at the beg, of the ก Que bark
P4,
rows each starting from the Pl. 2, p 2, w.r., p.2
And armhole chil
fasten Dit. 3 Unus 2. p.1, w
Work up other side of front to correspond.
g)
1. p 2 tog.... pr.2, rep Just st, k!
from 10
3rd row:
* 1. k.1, k.2 tog 4. w.f., 1.2, p.2, (k 2. w .. k.2 tog 3 Times, p 2. k.2, w4, k4, 4.2 tog.. k, p, from to last
COLLAR
next
7
Join the shoulders, neatly keeping patt, in line, then using No. 18 needles, leave the 3 g.sts., for turning under, and then pick 4th row: k.1. p.2 tog, from up 3 st. na nch of the sta
at.. k.l.
DARDON, madame, but what our grandmothers in the back, p.4. w... p.3, 1.2, cast off, then into each of the 19
prissy mouthed ngo
stays").
PARDON
Oven
spare
CYPTE
18th row; k., * wf. k.2 tog..
(p.2. w.r.o., p.2 tog.) 3 times, rows of dec.. then I into each of k.2, p.3. w.... p.4, p.2 tog., rep. the 14 rows
of shaping to ན་ from
Then 1 to lost st, .1 Rep. shoulder (-38 sts.)
into each of the 13 shaping rows These 4 rows twice (-12 rows
SIUTOEN buck, then into the 38 completed
str. enst off at centre back, then shoping tinto each of the rows at the other side of neck, then 14 acts the shaping rows at front of ovek, then 19 across shoping rows, then 6 over the 5 east off sis. at this site of front
136 st.).
Patt, on there sts Inchies 312
in depth. 42 rows on the No. 13 needles), then p.1. row when right side facing, for marking Now the turn of the collar. w.f., k.2 tog..
M
14th row: 11.
4 יז
wc.n..
your alip's Trailing Say it to any number of
A look t this elemental in- London women these days
dustry revealed ütul that and eluunees are they won't
corsetry is more and more be glance for coming a science; a fact which, 2, ..., .2 ton. p.2, won Their hemline.
says the corset-makers, isn't
k.4. k.2 tog.. k.d. k.2 tog.. K.4. realised sufficiently
by the
.2. w.r.n..
k.2, w... k.2 tog., They might
look women who buy 'em and weark.2. rep. from to last st., k.. happy alan it. For "slip tem,
p.2 10%.. 1.2. trailing" is just one of the
wan, p.2 tog, k.2. A leading London curseliere
p. I. heing terms technical
W ... p4.
p 2 log complained bitterly that far too
4. p. 2, tog
from the back! bandied about by growing many women who should know
W.FI numbers of bome potters, better still busist on buying
counter. from Pestory, unee the preserve of their earsets over the
Sa first the pro fissumals and the arly-
Agur alty, benteling on Tremend conscious; get yourself fitted by K.2. w.f., k.2 tog.. p.2, k2, w.f.,
Tens of thou n expert. Such experts ously in London.
inds of women are finding that exist, although, wall the corset. 4. k.2 log., k.2, k.2 tog., k.4, w.f., 2, p.2, k.2, w. k.2 tog mokers. there'd be more turning out e's own Crockery
*k.2, rep. from to st. k.l.
16th row: k..
wr.n., p.2 tog, p.2, w..., p.2 Log.. k.2, p.3, wrn, p.4, p.2 log., p.2 tug. from the back, 1.4, w.r.n., p.3, k.2, p.2, w.r.n., p.2 tog., p.2, rep. from to last st., K.1.
Rep.
tip for
the
du
is more profitable and relaxing them if only curset-fitting were than kulitung und dress-matting recognised for the "science" It
and certainly more stimulating is. Un staying glued tu a TV
screen.
Women started the home-
COUP DE GRACE
for
..
k 2,
W p.2 tog..
to last st., k.. 15th row: ki,
p 2,
2.
Lep
approx.
pollery craze as a log revolt A growing trend among
the last rows twice, fainst the shordy professtona! corset-inkers to to get away 24 pait, rows completed). leftovers from the export trade. from "bontog" as far as puralble Rep. these 24 rows of patl (For goodness' make, what house. In extreme cases its necessary working the borders in gat, on wife can take pride in crockery s the
de grace in the the
needica Inner
as before. coup that's stamped all over "expori battle of the bulge. But A This completes the openings
If deeper reject").
research Inta man-made Abres either side of 44′′. progresses the corset-makers are sings required, continue for discoverin that the same sort depth as required. of effects can be achieved with
HIT OR MISS
at
HOMECRAFT
1
Crochet Edgings With Corners
MATERIALS: Coate Chain Repent 3rd to 6th row in Mercer-Crochet No. 40 (20 clusive for length required to go Grom.) balt selected colour. »long one side of article, ending Milwards Steet Croche Book with 4th row of pattern. No. 4 (Stack workers could tight usa No. 4 hook and workers a No. 32.).
ABBREVIATIONS; ch-chale; double Slip stigh de .. crochet; "Tr-treble; sp-space,
CORNER
1st Row: 1 tr into top of that to nude. à ch, turn.
2nd Row: 1) ir into sp. 1 tr into 4th of 10 ch counting from te below, 1 ch, turn.
of
into 10 ch ring, 1 tr into tr of next row-end, 1 tr into de next row-end: repeat from first
• all round, working corners as before, ending with 2 ch, 1 ss into Brd of B ch.
Fasten off.
EDGING NO. 2
Commente with 12 ch.
3rd Row: 9 tr into 3 ch sp, 1 de Into next loop, 3 ch, 1 de inlo same corner loop as de ot ire row, 3 ch, turn.
Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows onco more, turning with 7 ch on last
row.
VA 19
19
6th Row: 1 de into 3 ch sp, 5 ch, 1 ir 3 ch and 1 ir into centro 5 of 9 tr group, 3 ch, turn, Repeat 2nd and 3rd row
corner next reached. Turn corner us before. other two oldes and with 2nd row of pattern omit- corners in same manner, ending ng turning ea at end of last Fus.en off. Sew both ends
1st Row: 1 de into Bth ch from hook, 5 ch, miss 3 ch, Into next ch work 1 ir 3 ch und 1 edging until Repeat 3rd to 6th row of 3 ch, turn.
next corner edging until
2nd Row: 9 tr into 3 ch sp, I Work 11th ch reached. Turn corner as before. de into next loop, 5 ch.1 d de
into next loop, 7 ch, tumy.
EDGING NO. 1
Commence with 11 ch. Int Row! ! into from hock, $ ch, turn,
Zod Row: 11 ir into sp. 1 tr into 4th ch made, 1 ch, turn.
3rd Row: 1 de into each tr. I de into top of turning ch (13 de in all), 5 ch, turn.
Is
Work ulher two sides and one corner in same manner, omitting 10 ch. for turning at end of last side, ss to first of foundutton eh, Festen aft.
HEADING
ut
Join thread in luat loop instile edge of any scallop, 5 ch, It
into de row-end, 2 ch, 1 fr into tr row-end, 2 ch, i tr into 10 ch ring, 2 ch, 1 tr into ir of row-end of next scallop, 7
4th Now: Miss Brat 2 de, 1 de into next de 3 ch, tiss 1 de. de inte next de, repeat from 3 Tunes more, 2 ch, muss i de, tr into bust die, 10 ch, turn. 5th Row: 1 de into first ch krop. ch, sura
Oth Row: 14 ir isto sp. 1 tr ch, 1 fr into next de row-end; change to k.1, p.1, rib and work
ir into tr of next row-end, i'tr Ir below, eh, turn, 40 rows, de not cast off, but into 4th of 10th counting from repeat from to corner, 2 ch,
om necette to the back of the over rib, graft the ts.
so you get pleked un sts. fight thread here.
folding
10
3rd Row: 1 de into next loop, 6 ch, into centre tr of next ir group work 1 tr 3 ch and 1 try ch, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd row until there is sufficient to go along one side of article, end- Ing with 3rd row of pattern.
CORNER
1st flow: 9 te into 3 ch sp, 1 de into next loop, 3 ch, 1 de into next loop, 5 ch, tum.
2nd Row: 1 tr 8 ch and 1 tr into centre tr of tr group, 3 eh, turn,
DOES THIS DEFINITION FIT Yου, τους
SELDOM SICK;
MANY millions of people
are
up
NEVER
By W. W. BAUER, M.D.
They may
that
row.
together.
EDGING
lat Now: Join thread in turn- ing ch loop at tip of 9 tr group,
7 ch, 1 de into 3 eh loop of next group: repeat from * omit- ung i de at end of lust repeat, i sa into first de.
1
2nd Row: 9 de into each loop,
into first de.
Fasten oft.
Danp and press.
WELL
pay
Wo
to
TO MAKE UP Turn unter front facings, and hem.
Tum ND lower H.st. borders and around openings, and hem keeping all gst, to the wrong side Press well under a damp cloth and warm rou OD
with regard to excrelse, work, Join sich s The wrong size.
to
the definition con-
rest, play, and relaxation. Commencement
have to cut down on unnecessary of armhole depth. Press on
Aide,densed into the above title. wrong
characteristic in all such whose main interest lies in the speed-up of all activities, and Work a row of d.c, all around They
we have to
attention and about, patients" a depletion of energy nutrition of his bank account.
excers iz drinking, front opening, I duc, inter each probably working. But they un to beyond the body's
or
To correct these nine factors, boble knitted st
do not fit our definition of ability to spring back." Here are overcome them or compensate smoking and sex, To complete openings, cast of 2nd row: Work શ row of
for them, Hirsch stresses four the 8g.sts.. al the beg, of the buttonholes ng follows:-Com- good health, which calls for the nine factors:
1) Mild allergies may exist, main points. First is to correct A few pioneers got themselves fabrics.
The patient who goes to his next 2 rows, and continuing in mencing at collar edge of right the ability to meet life's varying in degree from time to faulty eating, with special re- books on the subject und
and
of Much favoured at the moment putt,, as before on the 200 sts., side, work 3 d.e. (2 ch. mis a
complains started work on the hit or miss is nylon power net.
demands without undue time,
ference to skimpy breakfasts and doctor and may not show when Ils "con-complete 10 patts, and 22 rows de. 13 d.c.) and rep to end of strain, to enjoy legitimate the patient is examined by the inadequate,
(or
excessive) symptoms for which the doctor principle. (in the Best instance, taining" effeleney is marvel- besides, ( approx 20 inches), right from Anishing with 2
2 ch.
can and no apparent cause at Now appear lunches.
the <x- more miss than hit).
the time, may be the victim of Jous, say its users. And, what's Continuing in patt.,
each 1. then work back I or 2 2 fun, and to have something physician.
'balanced meals' Then top-line artists who be more, it allows greater freedom end of every other row for 48 rows to finish, and to strengthen left over for emergencies.
when exposure occurs to certain pression,
by one or a combination of the lieve
substances, or may be "set off" bandied about thoughtlessly
the that
factors discussed here, art shouldn't be
of movement,
rows in all, keeping to patt, the buttonholes at the same
the by An emotional reaction.
informed, the cloistered in stuffy galleries, but
pseude doctor throughout, (198 sts, remain), time. Work another 2 rows of Dr Sol Hirsch, writing in the 4) Glandular abnormalities, Informed, the misinformed and the first time, but the symptoms should range to mundane things Now, what to do about pre Continuing in patt, ine. at each de, down left side to complete. New York Journal of Mediting, especially these which occur at the uninformed, every house- Uke wallpaper
Ashtrays, serving these
persist, or are replaced by other not inexpensive end of the next, then every 6th Work 2 rews around each arm-lists nine reasons for this condi- puberty or the menopause, may wife fancies that her meals are began to set un potters classes items? Well, here are a few
row following until 172 sts, on hole likewise.
symptoms equally Press well, and ition. In which he discerns. na render the
vague but patient unable
And in the higher * to 'balanced,' One Chelsen arist has turned tips from the experts:-
disagreeabla none-the-less
and needle. Complete 37 inches sew on the buttons,
have others, one underlying keep above the level of his
echelons, professional the craze for home-pottery into
energy expenditure.
been just as guilty for handing disabling, don't damn the doctor. really big business. He collects In the case of brussieres, they
Such cases may take Ume and 3) Menstruation may be the out Indefinite advice for well- fees from beginners who attend are improved by frequent wash-
balanced meals" and Food patient observation. Go back to his classes--he
occasion for feeling "low." minimum ing. So have a hing about
the doctor and give him a good
care opportunity to
for you. Besides nutritional improve- Even if such care should prove ft will 4) Emotional impacts in them mant., we need to look out for continuous or frequent,
worth while to feel selves may operate as depleting the all too common neglect of still be
sensible planning (and DOING) better. factors, leaving the
individunt drained of energy, and not feel- ing well, though not demonstra- bly sick.
of
thousand "students" at a time two; ane to wear, one to wash. -and he makes moderate
charges for the basic clay and
the use of equipment like fring
kiing by his gradustes.
THE MOTTO
Lightweight belts etc., should water
Now London County Council be washed in lukewarm has intched on and is providing with soapsuds or flakes, rolled classrs in pottery in almost in a towel and dried away from
CYCTY district of the capital.
any direct heat.
Since few home-potters have
their own kina, firing of their work is done at
depot.
£1
Heavier armour should not be
dec
GOOD
FOOD DESERVES ATTRACTIVE SERVICE
'A
MEAL made up of good quality overy-
By IDA BAILEY ALLEN
• deep
0"
pastry. Flute the edges. huge central immersed, but laid flat, should day foods, carelessly ar- flatters the food and simple gar-
be scrubbed with a nailbrush ranged" and garnished, nishas to make It attractive."
But all this is more than just dipped in sudsy water.
demand for home-made pottery
A hobby. There is a constant
always reminds me of a One final word from Britain's woman who could always be but who does crockery and ornaments and corset-makers. And it's some-attractive. the valuable American marketing of an ultimatum to the de-not take the trouble to look is rendy to pay highly for top- aigners:-
well in everyday clothes," quality work,
They are prepared to go only said the Chef,
If you haven't already thought so far nhout it, why not have
BASIC FACTS
Ro
"That's
Dinnor
Green-Been Eng-Plant Salad
Mustard-Grilled Skinless Frankfurters
Escallopet Potato Casserole Pumpkin-Nut Pie Coffee Tea Milic
Ali Mediurements Are Level_
sing
♫
'mixed diet.'**
we've
I Ands "nothing wrong"
A SMALL ROOM HAS MANY
to
•
Pumpkin-Nut Pic: Line
6) There might be two minor ple-plate with ple conditions, neither sufficient in itself to be noticeable, which in combination might add up. cheugh disturbance to be signi- fcant. Almost any, two of those named here, or others, could be
Dust the pastry with 2 tsp. fine dry bread crumbs; press in to prevent absorption of the
alling.
responsible.
It
POSSIBILITIES
Dressed up in washable slip-
offers
scatter
sibilities of the small room. covers that pick up one of the
underestimate the pos- can do a full-time job if colours in the wallpaper, and Pour in the pumpkin-nut pla 0) Past infections, though ap
with bolsterà and they leave Biym half a chance. Bling Bake 10 min., in a hotparently overcome,
The first step in developing pillows ps necessartes, a aven, 426 F. to set the erast; her impress, and so may some
a room is to crecta an mattress mid spring comblua then reduce the Lent to 300-of the drugs necessarily used in such
on legs
ters the best In re-shaping
878 F., or until the top feels their treatment. Potent drugs Ullusion of sonet. Plan a back- tlon
scating and sitting space Average to look like Miss
Proportioned in Serve 4 to 0 an interesting
arm to the touch and is lighthe seldom "absolutely horm-ground to open up the room.
the occasión de less. Groen-Bean Egr-Plant Balad: golden brown. Mannequin. They refuse polnt viewpoint,
Here, wallpaper is a grert aid. whichever It's fun-and it can be proft-blank to make garments which
Chef. Won't
Peel and silce 2 medium-sized
7) There is 'n type of consti The pattern should be gay ani mands. The slipcover should be able.
Serve warm, or cold, pretutional weaknes damage could eventually
de you elucidate a bit?" I ask- onions, Saule unul lightly fernbly the
which is colourful, but widely spaced monotone, the bolsters also. day made.
hot equal to the demands which and on the smallish giác.
There may be a small pattern in Hente tisques,
Hot-sweet cx);
browned in 2 thep.
Pumpkin-Nut Fis
Filling: the normal person meets with French dressing.
Soft Spring tones on an oft the cushion covers, but a con- Mix together 21 c.
sifted "Tho comparison is quite
siredded green
equipment beyond beans (fresh, pecans, evident," he continued.
the control grey background tend to give rule, when dealing with a small walnuts or blanched for the patient. finbed
or frozen). "Par example, Madame:
Alberts, c. mugar, 4 c. unaul
8) Exposure to DDT, which is an ilusion of light and spacious space. Sur In 1% c. tomatoes, 1 phured molasses,
A stripod background is slightly in widespted use in hotne and hood, lou, especially if The good grooming of food peoled crushed
the acetion gurile beaten egas, 4 lap. salt and industry, and which Is fat means neat service no-and 2 c. pooled small-dieed egg- tsp cinnamon.
is a non-loxie Proin
low- most celling DJ Stir in 14 c. milk. Finish as people think.
Give careful attention to the gravy spilled on the platter plant. Cover and simmer-ball the egg-plant ir tender edge. This always eminds until
directed.
Dy Defective nutrition. We are windows. There are several tor from utilising the rich pos- devices that will give a sense evaporated,
sibilities inherent in our natural of width to thom me of a' lady, whose lips and most of the liquid has
One of the best, and the aim resources. We are too bound by
superstitions, care-plest, is to us, viry, Infornial the continuous curtains that extend a foot or ruckstage I so on either side of the frame.
Their motto: "Health, comfort
a town ike this, sald ein and figure beauty"in that
In finder.
tions count for everything.
: 'DISCARD YOUR JEANS!
Add 1 c. drained cooked steamed pumpkin 1⁄4 c. chopped case. It in part of the hereditary | white, soft yellow or very bala. trasting monotone la best, ngà
•
He was talking about London's Boggy Rubbojl, But, with 逄 Shundiced mental eye on the FINALLY, a word to the casuni dress:rs. Turn over those discrepancy between Nature's Iden of the female form divino Jenns to your young brother.
Trick of the Chof and those of haute couture, I They're out. For, casual nother
showing - Stir in bap. lemon juice wear now, trews" are in. devoutly agreed.
"The secossories to the Attic. und 1/3 c. additional
When making, monson ereal ignorance, They're
on the calf- *Even the best tailoring. can clinging tartan trousers worn by live service of foods are suitable dressing; chill. Serve on crisp loped potato camerolo willingness, only do so much. After, that it's offerts in Scofilah regimanté.. serving dishes of a colour that lettuce or with chicory,
lp thyme.
operations of the
based
French
and
tess
Accessories should be chosen with care. They should be mill, neat and colourful yet not dvorly so..
Pin-up lamps' serve à good tirposo in a layout of this type where floor space lant premium.
-ELEANOR ʻROSS"