Materials:
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WEEK-END
A
THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1958.
WOMANSENSE
KNITTED PIXIE
Cast
off. Return
to
In
roman, remaining 1 ste, and dee. ) st at both ends of alt. rows until Now Inc. tst, as 4. Emu Zephyr 3 plysts, remain. Botany or Scolch 3 ply in Honey bait ends of alt. row until there
are 12 pts. Work 10 rows Body Beige for
Small Balls
1 st, gi boll: of Emu Zephyr 3 ply Botany H. st. en dee in Red, Blue and Yellow for ends of alt. rows until sis, re- Clothes, Small Ball for Cap.
math. Cost uff. Rejoin double wool and work on other 34 sts. A few yards of Brown wool for Hair
ic correspond. and Eyebrows. Sinull pleen of Black and White Felt
for Eyes. One pas ench of size Left Arm
and Emi Knitting Needles. One set of 4 size 11 Emu Kult- tlog Needles with points at boti ends Small plece of Narrow
Elastle,
Measurements:
15 Inches in bengi, facon bagn ut Cap to Feet
Tension:
#shitches To 1 uch unng double wool on size 14 meetle,
Abbreviations:
P
SEEND
kml K.
Sa 19
st afiter, fog, together, dec
1. 10. prat pe beginning, ait, alter-
Balt
N 16 Wool is used double Jet the body and single for the
butler.
Body (Front)
4 sing lev 24 needles and double honey beige wool, cud an 34
Work 4 she won t al.
st, it w 1. 3 Jav pa ending with a p. row. 1- Leave un spare necilie
Body (Back)
Work as for Front Body 1
Workt
را
a further W bitch,
+
ending with tow
Divide for Legs
17
Next row K to end, La.
front with Trom
angla
side af work focus, turn and p. across these 17
sts. then
actuss 17 sts, from buck
5.
Using Blyc 14 needles and beige wool, cast double honey
un 20 sts. Working inches st. st., ending with a p.
Low. + +
Next row K. 10, k. 2 tog., k." h. 2 tox.
Next row P. 8. turn.
Work on Last set of sis, der
1 st, at each end of every k row until 4 ts.
remain, Uten
1. t buth ends of every
K row am there ore 10 sls. Contiane in st. st.,
on the 20 st for 15 inches, ending with ap. tow.
SHAPE HAND
1st row i KI, K. twice min next al, rep. From to last st, K. 2.
20d fowl
:
3rd row K. 13, tk. twice into Text st twice, k, to end.
4th row P.
5th row K. 13, k. twice into next rt, l. 2, k. twice into ex
4., . to end.
0th row 1.
7th row K. 13, k. twice hata
next stk 1. k. twice into next st. I. to end.
ath row P. 22, turn.
ath row K. 9, turn.
Work 5 rows at these 31.
Next rów (K. ),
times.
2 Log.) 3
sta
Next row P. $1, break gli wool, thrend end throught cad draw up. Rejou wool with wrong side incur at buse of thumb, p. to end. Work Brows In st. st. on remaining 20 vs.
Next row (K. 1, k. 2 106., k. 3. k. tog.. k. 3, k. 2 tog.) twice,
Next row P.
Next row+
pushing extra stuffing in ploko w.f., lt. 2, rep from + 7 times, for checks. Sow head firmly k. 1. Work 3 more rows in ic to neck Outline mouth with 1, p. 1 rib, Cast off in rib,
red wool, Gnther pll round Make a second pleee in the same odger of nose, stuff with small way.
piece of stuffing, draw up and
now neatly in place. Cut two To make up
ovals of "while felt and 2 small circles of black felt. Ole black circles in centre of white ovals and stick into position on faco Embroider eyebrows and hair with brown wool.
Press with a warm fron pyér
a damp cloth, Zoln short sunmas on toth legs, then join legs to- gether. Thread clostic through holes at waist. Make a 1⁄4 inch hem on each trouser leg and slip st. down unto wrong side.
wool Scarf
Wind a length of honey beige wool rather lightly round the wrist and make Abfers by over- sowing the ends of the hands in three ploces with same Fold anunte for cor into targte, fold over a comer for the top, then eather up this aide and half of other straight side. Make a afitch round the knit- ting and now lower corner to this slich to form lobe. Attach to hand at side scoun slightly below the level of oyes.
Jumper
Using two size 11 needles and angle red wool, cost on 34 sts. Work rows in k. p. 1 rib.
and Change to sizo & neodl work 2 inches in et, st. Cast on 20 nis. t beg, of next 2 rows for sleeves. Work 2 inches in
st. st., ending with a p. row. Next row K 22 sia, turn. Next row P.
Using size ▷ needles, anď
on 30 single yellow wool, cast
work in Gurter at. stu, and (every row k.) until n square is formed. Cast off.
Cap
Using the pet of 4 sizu [1 ncedies and single blue wool, cast on 72 sts. Work 4 rounds In . . rib. Now work in st. st. for Inch.
isi dec, round + K. 10, K. 2 tog. rep. from
to end of round
Work Inch in st. s. after each dec. round.
. 2nd deo. round
log.. rep. from ト round.
4th des, round tog., rep. from round.
Rep ust. 2 rows once, Brent wool, slip centre 30 18, onto a
3rd Unc. round
safety pin, Join wool
tog., rep, tron remain-
round. ing sts, and k. to end, Work 3 more rows on these rts, then cast un 30 sts, and k, across 22 sts. left previously. Continue in st. st. until work measures 4 Inches from sleeve rast on. Cast off 20 sås, at beg, of next 2 rows. Work 2 inches in st. 51. anding with . now. Change to size I needles and work 4 rows in k. 1, p. 1 rīḥ. · Cast off.
k. 20 ta and work in st. st. until Neckband
10 at both enh
of every
sts. there are 10 now unl!! Continue in st. st. on the 20 sts,
und thumb shaping hand given for left arm.
Head
k. 2,
K. 2 tog., rep. from 4 to end.
Divide us on two needles and
Turn graft together.
and work on these 34 sis. Dec.
st, at each end of every k, row Peruat, Continge
uni 24 sts
straight until work measures 3
inches frum division of
legs,
Right Arm
Work us for Left Arm es fur
ending at front (i.e. shorter 09 ++ Next row K. 2 tog,
part of body).
Next
row Work 12. turn Continue on these 12 sta, for 14 Tows then dec 1
ends of alt. towa andil
at both
2515
. 6, k. 2 tog..
turn, Next row
P. 8, 1.
Werk en first set of gls., dec. 1 st. al each end of every k. *ow unt! è sts, remain, then inc.
A Good Beef Stew!
By ALICE DENHOFF
it fortunate that longer or until meat is cooked
I some of the dinner men and cabbage crop-tender,
liked by men are so easily prepared?
For example, a dellelous stew can be made without having to spend too much time in the kitchen. This 14 an excellent time to sorte 1M $1 for there's a good supply of beef in the market as well as plenty of fresh vegetables. Unusuo! ronings used in the following recipe
are responsible for te DAVOL.
For
Special Stow
# servings which will take care of second helpings. buy 14 lbs. cut-up slow bee!. Flour meal and brown in R tbsp. hot fat.
Acid 2.
water, 2
Lbsp.
chopped onion, garlic clove,
2 tsp. salt, 1sp. each pepper
and paprika, tap, allspice, 1
needles
a square is formed. Cact off.
Nose
14 needics,
and Using size double honey beige wool, cast on 11 sta. Work 4 rows in st. st., then dec. 1 a. at both ends of and every k row until à sts. remain.
cast
Using size 14 double honey beige wool, on 12 sts. Work In st, st, inc. 1
of every si, at both ends until there
34 sis. are
Can- Unue straight in st. st, until
Cast of.
Tow To make up
hood measures 31⁄2 inches from cast on. Dec. 1 st. at both ends at every k. row ulil remain, then inc. 1 s.
sts.
14 at both
ends of every A. row until there are 34 ats. Work 3 inches in st st. Doc. 1 st. at both ends of every row until 12 sts. remain. Cast off
Neck
Using alze 14 needles, surt doble honey beige wool, cust
on 20 sts. Work inch In
Cast ust.
Ears (two alike)
S
Using size 14 needles, and By ALICE DENHOFF single honey belge wool, cast on
Using the set of 4 cize 11 needles and with right side of 30 sts. from work facing safety pin, pick up and it 4 sts. from side of neck, pick up and
5th deo. round tog. rep. from round
K. 9, K. 2
to end of
སཊྛ ཨཏྠུ
K. 8, k. 2
to end +
-4
K. 7. k. 2
to end
+ K. 6, k. 2
+
to end
+ X. 5, k. 2 to end of
6th dec. round tog, rep. from round.
7th dec, round + X. 4, k. 2 log.. rep. from -+ to end of round.
8th dec. round. 3. k. 2 tog., rep. from + 10 end ol round.
9th dec. round + K. 2. 2 tog., rep. from
of to end round.
Break off wool, K. 3 rounds.
+
- 30 sts. that were cast on in leaving a long end. Thread end front and 4 sts. from other side through sts, draw up and fasten ! of hock. Work in rounds of off. Sow up scum. k., p. 1-riby fon 3⁄41⁄2 inch, Cast off loosely in rcb.
Cuffs
Shoes
Using two sizo
ii ncedies,
Press work on wrong sido with a hot ison over a damp
and single red wool, cast on 32 cloth. The best way to join the
Using two size 11 needles, ats. Work 4 rows in k. 1, p. 1 pieces in to place right sides pick up and k 23 sts. along rib. Change to size needles together make a narrow scam, wrist edge of sleeve. Work 4 and work 1 inch in st. 66, end- backstitching with double rowe in k. 1, p. 1 rib. Cost Ing with a p. row. matching wool. Oversow shaped off in rib.
parts at elbows and bevis neatly.
Jin all roxand body except To make up
shoulders, e. the cost on edges.
Turn right side Dut und stuf
Press lightly with Lusting stuffing well down in iron over u dump cloth feet and legs and keeping heels
side and sleeve seams, Sow square.
up ann and thumb seams, Stuff arms. Sew arms in place and join shoulders keving a small opening for
Trousers
neck. Sew up neck mam, stufl Usinst size }
+ WUxIn Join
SHAPE TOE
1st row (k. 6, s. 1, k. 1, p. 5. 8. o,, k. 2 tog, k. 0) twice. 2nd and Alternate rows P Brd row (I. 6, sl. 1, k. 1, p. B. a. o., k. 2 tog, k. 5) twice.
Continue thus, worlding 1 st. less at beg, and end of groups on alt. rows until B sta. remain. noodles, and Break wool, thread end through bis, deur up and farten äft. Sew up seUN neatly to for
neck and sew cast on edge to single blue wool, cast on 30 sle. body. Join scan each side of Work 1 inch In st. st. Now hand, leaving cast on and cast dec. st. at both ends of next
ROLEX
centre front of shoe. Embroider Such a grand feeling of pride...
all edges open, to join to nock. 3 aắt, rows. Worli inch in l. a yellow bow on front of each Turn right side out and clust, ot.
Next Row K. 1, + k. 2 tog
Bring back
the walls!
A MOAN FROM AMERICA FINDS
AN ECHO IN BRITAIN
HE era of the open-plan
THE
tap. sugar, 11⁄21⁄2 tap, each lemon home may be ending.
juice and Worcestershire sauce
and V, e, tomato sauce,
for 2 hrs.
The post-war cult of living
In a wide-open space that
Cook, covered, over low heat takes in the dining-room, the lounge, kitchen and children's playroom without door or a wall to offer privacy is on the decline.
Add 1 c. prari onlons, e. silced carrots, 1 c. cubed pots toes and 1⁄2 c. diced velerý,
Cook over low heat 15 to 20 min. longer or until meat and vegetables are tender,
Spicy Beef stew also owes much of is exciting flavour to is unusual Ingredients. It is a heartier định tên the flrat recipe, en it might be better to serve alot an in the season.
in
American wives, inceting Washington to discuss what kind of homes they really want, runounced the open-plan house with few walls and dooTH.
TOO COLD
They enlied
for
properly
To serve 6, brown 2 lbs, beet | sealed-off rooms in their homer stew ment in 3 thợp, hol fat in so children connot disturb them.
Upsolling news perhaps for large, heavy akilict.
onlong; brown.
Add 2 c, hot water,
bay leaf,
and realise titat
open-plan living is not practicnt over here.
skilful decoration and bright but aho so ideas, bo trazusformed Into
pleasant sanctuary,
one
"I think open planning is just And one can avoid the smelt asking for ecids in the head," of food that lingers when Buy Frank Hoar, Lecturer in has reached the coffee stage and Architecture at the University the fng of clearing up in- or London.
mediately after eating
*** in difficult to keep draughts out. Architects gut carried away by the ideas of French and American designers, not realising that they plan homes in Bouth of France, India and Callfornia-not a sub-aretle elimato Bike ours"
LOUNGERS
homes have
of
SUCH JOY
ahoo.
bates the idea of wood blue and white. Tho eating in her lounge that the furniture is also blue and white, sets up a table in her rather and he has a marble topped
table. cramped hall,
Fashionable interfor Cecora- cllents lors are now, advising
to choose reproduction
TOO SMALL?
1018
Now the fince it to pleasant ables, but marble-topped oner to have one room that tho can They bro much brighter and just plump up the cushions and Rayer than dreery mahogany, It is always fairly prescritable. they claim.
Miebant Inchibald confirmie One can again relish the joy
IDEAS MA
shutting the door on dinner debris until the mofnina and the pleasure of rolfing into.
another room.
Another who hates the open pron way of life la interior decorator, John Siddeley, Hohos tried it in his own home.
He knocked down the wol)
that 11' is a miešake to think that a room may be itë mA)] He has just finished convert- help from John Biddeley:
convers late a dining-room. Decorating Ideas that may
log a 10ft. by 781.. pantry-type room into a dining-room,
red blue ❤xcept for ROMA yellow velvet cushiona and mus siikaents to the chairs. A long table covered with Formies and a banquette along one wall aro modate 12 people.
*ile I baio a centre Baht in the
Hlaing-room. Candles and Zanda NEW so much prettier, unlesa gun sän invest in a super
handler,
rodn
Interior decorator Michael Inchbald agreds. "Open-plan
definitely been between the lounge one, dining
If the room is very mali keep it dark, and light It Add 2 aliced, medium-alzed | American architects who have proved unsucrosetut over here, room bad tried living that way good space-savers and accom- Hone all out for the open-room We must have doors in England, for a while. The wall la now
Brillianly. It is a fallacy lo say home but a man that has been folding shutters," he said.
even if one compromises will back stain.
He hung mirror on the walls a dark paper makes n Ilin reasons for the hasty to give the illusion of space and look smaller, echoed in Britain by many Housewives who have tried 20 Several adventurous people rebuilding is that if you have a the windows worn covered with Curtains should give colour
home smoothly In who have tried ruti
living the very big living room you find Venoten blinds.
relief. Fain lettuce green houses and open-plan way aro reverting to guests are so widely placed that Mr Peter Ward, who recently felt with ■ oharookl fitted. cominunai plan entertain in one barn-like room. We old-fashioned Iden of a convoration is dimetilt.
hed
dining-room rede- carpot and white danmak chair room for lounging, a room for Modol girl Anne Gunntag also coratod, choan a copy of an eoxis is an attractivo mokame, Even young Krchitects who dibing and a kitchen removed wmikes the open-plan life, Bhe 18th-century Chines wallpaper alumot red to copy
the from bath,
Hind Her dining-rab mes op nas elegant focal point, American and French idlemm Even 17 the tiniest room living-roomi knocked into one to Mr Jocelyn Stevens, another -ats beginning to face
allotted to ention it can, with nehlove that feeling of space, dining-room lover, choze wedg-
1 tsp. caraway seeds, 3 tap, malt sind 1⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Cover pnt and cook over in Hent 2 hrm,
Add c. vinegar to stew and medium-sized hend red cabbage cut in lange wodgna. Cover pon and cook 10 to 10
facia
-JANE BACON
-{London Kapru»s Bervice).
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