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MATERIALS --9 oz. super Shetland wool, 3-ply. pair knitting

needles

Na 2 1 crochet hook No. 12. 18 amrall buttons, 1 Leather belt

"MEASUREMENTS. — All round under arms, to fit $2 to 34 inch bust. Length from shoulder to tower edge, 19 inches. Sleeve team, 18 inches.

TENSION-9 sdtches and Brows 'equal 1 inch worked on No. 9 needles, 'NOTË—it is very impor

tant that the garment is worked at this tension, in order to produce the same measuramenta, fj the No. 9-neadies do not produce this tension, try other altes until it is obtained.

ABBREVIATIONS.

K

knit P purt; sts.

stitches; tog. together.

Shetland Cardigan for

the Outdoor Girl

The Back

Tips for Knitters

THERE'S a gadget on the market which will save you a great deal of trouble. This card with atz clock-like pointers will repis- ter rows of stitches, castings on and of, and will save your even from developing "knitter's glare." OR another way to spare you

that moment of panic when you start the evening's knitting is to fle on to the end of the needle a small, round contriu- ance which has clearly marked numbers on it. A Rick of the finger at the end of each row as you twolat the numbers round, and no more fussing with pencil and loose scraps of paper.

FOUR hands may be 'clean, but

grubby and tangled. So

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time and temper by carrying, a holder which will allow the ball to unwind as it goes, and elimin ates knots.

,and Needlowomen

You enjoy embroidery

and

plain sewing, but you never have the confidence to launch out into doing your own dressmak. ing? Well, all you need is some sating lessons. If you can't spare dressmaking the time to go to a

class, you can have your leasona at home nowadays. Think of the money you will save, and the glory of being able to say, "This mult oh, It's nothing, I ran it

up at home. . . .'

JEAN DONALD

Now work in crossed stitch pat tern as given for the back until the work measures 24in. from the com- mencement, ending with a repeat of the 2nd row of pattern.

Keeping the continuity of the pat- lern, increase at both ends of the next row and every following th row, until there are 111 sta, on the

needle. 9th Row-Cast off the 43 remain-

tern, increase at both ends of the next row and every following 8th ing sts. Commence at the lower edge by row until there are 147 mts. on the casting on 131 sts.

needle.

Work one row more, thus ending 1st Row-Working into the backs with a repeat of the 2nd row of pat- of the sts. to produce a firm edge, tern purl.

The work should now measure 12 Now work in crossed stlich pai- inches from the commencement. term as follows:-

1st Row (right side of work).- K., knit the 2nd at. In left-hand needle, but do not slip the loop off the needle, knit the first st. on left hand needle, then slip both loops off the needle together, repeat from to end of row,

Shope the Armholes

1st Row.Cast off 0 sts, work in pattern to end of row.

2nd Row-Cast of 6 sts, work in pattern to end of row.

3rd Row-K-2 tog., work in pat

10g. 2nd Row-K., purl the 2nd st. tern to the last 2 sts., it

Repeat the 3rd row 5 times more, on left-hand needle, but do not slip

There will now be 123 sts, on the the loop off the needle, purl the first si, on left-hand needle, then slip both needle.

pattern without loops off the needle together, repent Proceed in the

shaping, until the work measures 6 troin to end of row.

These two rows form the pattern. in. from the cominencement of the N.B.--The pattern should be armhole. worked loosely.

Proceed in the pattern until the work measures 44in. from the commencement, ending with a re- peat of the 2nd row of pattern.

Keeping the continuity of the pat-

Shape the Shoulders

The Right Front Commence at the lower edge by casting on 87 sts.

Proceed in the pattern without shaping until the work 18in. from the commencement.

Shape the Top

measures

3rd Row-K. 2 10g., work in pat- tern to the last 2 sts, k2tog,

Repeat the 3rd row until 25 sta remain on the needle.

Cast off of the

1st Row-Cast off 6 sts, work in 1st Row Working into the backs pattern to end of row. of the sts, purl.

2nd Row-Cast off 0 sts, work in Now work in the crossed stitch pattern to end of row, pattern as given for the back, until the work mensures 44in. from the commencement, ending with a repent of the 2nd row of pattern.

Keeping the continully pattern, Increase at the end of the next row and at this same cdge in are 05 sts. on the needle. every following 8th row, until there

The work should now measure 12in. from the commencement.

Shape the Armhole

1st flow-Cast off 6 sts, work in paltern to end of row,

The Collar Commence by casting on 137 sts. 1st Row: Puri.

Now work in crossed stitch pat- tern us given for the back, until the work measures 3in., from the com- mencement.

Cast off rather lotely,

2nd Row. Work in pattern to the To Make Up the Garment

1st Row-Cast of 10 sts, work in last 2 xts., k. 2 tog. pattern to end of row.

Repeat this row 7 times more.

Learning To Drive

BY A WOMAN MOTORIST

***

women, Iviction that all policemen are pre- IN common with many

have been a "back-sent" driver judiced against women drivers, but for many years after all, it is so far my experience has proved this! tempting to give the driver a few is not so. "helpful hints now and again. But

3rd Row.K, 2 log, work in pat- tern to end of row.

Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows twice

more.

Press on the wrong side under a damp cloth with hot Iron. Join the shoulders, Sew in the sleeves. Join

the side and sleeve seams, Sew on the collar, with the cast-on edge to There will now be A3 sts. rẻ the neck, leaving about in, free at both needic.

ends of neck. Work a row of double Proceed in the pattern without crochet around the outer edge of shaping until the work measures garment, including the collar and Sin. from, the commencement of sleeves. Work 3 loops at the top of the armhole, ending with a repeat of right front. placing them about 1in. the 2nd row of pattern at the front apart. Work another set of 3 loops edge.

in the centre of the right front edge, then a set of 3 loops at the lower edge of right front. Sew the buttons to the left front to corre- spond with the loops, placing them about lin. from the front edge, Sew a similar row of buttons on the right front, placing them about lin. from the front edge. Press the seams and

Shape the Neck

1st Row.--Cast off the first 24 sts.. work in pattern to end of row.

2nd Row-Work in pattern to last 2 sts., k. 2 tog.

the

3rd Row-Cust off 3 sts, work in pattern to end of row.

Repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows 3 crochet. times more.

thickly more As we reached since I have been taking driving populated area on that Orst drive, 1 danger points lessons, I have realised how foolish realised how many

watched. The it is to indulge in back-seat driving. there were to bu

Learning to drive has made me number of people who stepped off appreciate twa things-how very the pavement without glancing even

clear, was There will now be 43 sts. on the, necessary the driving test is nowa to see if the road was

number of needle. days, and how necessary, it is to amazing, and also the

10th Row-Work in pattern to the allow a driver to use his own in- women who pushed a baby car on to telligence and mind my own busi- the road before making sure it was last 2 sts, k. 2 tog.

11th Row.-K, 2 tog., work in pat- safe. It seemed madness to push u ness when am not driving.

There is another point, unless your baby into danger in that way, but tern to end of row.

10 see so many male relatives are very experienced was astounded drivers, and very, very patient, don't women do it,

let them teach you to drive, but g Sounding the Horn to a qualifled driving instructor. I

12th Row. Work in pattern to the! last 2 sts., k. 2 tog.

13th Row-Work in pattern to end

of row.

There will now be 40 sts, on the needle.

The work should now measure 6 in, from the commencement of the armhole.

Shape the Shoulder

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The week after opening quietly have found it much better to go to A tendency to sound the horn top a stranger, and not only learn to frequently, which I was assured is

has now eased up sightly. For the and then passing on to some activity, drive but get some mechanical in- peculiar to women learners, was my

time being it appears Buyers structions before touching the wheel, failing. I suppose we women get so

quirements have been filled. In One's husband, or brother, is apt used to having to warn children and to treat the whole business as a joke, others of any lurking donger that

spite of this, Sellers, who have not show no and not realise one really wants to this feminine trait comes up when

been too accommodating,

further drive seriously and to pass the test, we learn to drive a car.

1st Row Cast of 10 sis., work in signs of anxiety to induce It is worth while being taught

buying by lowering their prices. I had a keen desire to become pattern to neck. thoroughly.

really proficient us a driver in every 2nd Row-Work in pattern to end, way, not only in actual driving, but of row. in knowledge of the rules of the Repeat these two rows twice more. 7th Row. Cast off the 10 remain- ing ats.

100.

Gaining Confidence

It was with just suspicion of rond, and so be able to dispense with fear that I took over control of the the services of an L on the car. The car the first time. Then, as the car learner's sign on the car may be n responded to all those things my in- family joke at the moment, but at structor told me to do, a feeling of least it acts as a spur when one is quicker onc confidence was born. I risked going taking lessons; the a little faster, and when I changed learns the sooner it goes. gears rather clumsily. I was

However, the sign L on a car does very much more annoyed than my in- assure one of courtesies on the road

experienced

drivers, structor, who merely smiled patient- from ly, and said "Now don't try rush- courtesles one must remember to ex- pattern

I felt nervous as the tend to others later on. Ing yourscit." figure of a policeman came into There is a thrill.in being able to sight, but his signal to go forward take over a share of the driving was accompanied by P friendly when the family goes out for a drive, smile, so I felt reassured.

and it is useful to know how to drive Previously, I had had the firma con in the case of an emergency.

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The Left Front

Commence at the lower edge by casting on 87 sts.

1st Row-Working into the backs of the sts., purl.

Now work in the сговаец stitch given for the back, until the work measures 43⁄4in. from the commencement, ending with a repeat of the 2nd row of pattern.

Keeping the continuity of the pat- fern, Increase at the beginning of the next row, and at this same edge in every following 8th row, until there are 95 sts. on the needle.

Work I row more, thus finishing at the side edge.

Shape the Armhole

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These Allings can be divided into two groups-cooked and uncooked. In the former, the pastry ease and the filling, with few exceptions, are baked together,

In the latter, the rose is baked Reparately. The uncooked filling is put in when the tartlets are quired.

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These cases

Jet cases ready made. will keep fresh for four or five days if made from good short pastry and stored in an airtight tin.

They can be filled easily with one of the following uncooked mixtures.

Almand Filling

For this you require four ounces: of ground almonds, four tablespoon- fuls of Jam or jelly, two teaspoonfuls the Jam of cooking sherry. Rub through a sieve and mix with the around almonds and sherry. Fill the pastry cases with the mixture and top ench one with a blob of whipped cream. It cream is not available, sprinkle with coconut or chopped nuts.

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For a banana filling take four bananas, two ounces of crushed rata- fin biscuits, and a little grated lemon rind. Mash the bananas to a pulp and mix with the rest of the ingre- Eat lients. Put a little red currant jelly in each pastry case and fill with the mixture. Decorate each tart with half a glace cherry and leaves of angelica."

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Four ounces of leing sugar, two

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or

Beat the butter and sugar until white and creamy, add the grated rind of half an orange or lemon and a little juice, and mix thoroughly.

Fill the cases, either with a spoon or using a forcing bag. Decorato wilh

lemon peci, orange or sprinkle with chopped pistachio nuts. a dozen This quantity

Alls about small tarts.

For a meringue Alling take one white of egg, and two ounces of:

Whisk the white of caster sugar. egg to a very stiff froth, then whisk in the sugar gradually.

Put a little jam or Jelly in each pastry case, ni with meringue, and bake in a cool oven 15 to 20 minutes un set and pale biscult colour. The Cooked Mixtures

Now for the cooked mixtures:-A

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To make 12 to 15 small tartlets- allow half a pound of short pastry, one egg. two ounces of butter, two ounces of sugar, and two ounces of sell raising four.

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Beat the butter and sugar to a cream, nix in the beaten egg, then add the four and beat until smooth. Ballcoch pastry-lined tin with with the mixture, decorate of twisted strips pastry, and bake in a moderate oven for 25 minutes.

Here are a few suggestions for varying the mixture. For chocolate tarts add two teaspoonfuls of cocoa to the four and flavour with vanilin essence.

When the tarts have cooled, fee them with chocolate water leing and decorate with half n walnut or chopped pistachio nuts.

For coconut tarts add one table- make spoonful of coconut, and to coffee tarts add one ounce of chopped

flavour with walnuts, und

coffee icing essence. lee with coffee

if

ked.

To make ground rice tarts, use ground rice in place of flour and favour with vanilla essence, Place half a teaspoonful of raspberry jam in the bottom of each pastry case before half filling with the mixture. Orange Tarts

Use cake crumbs in place of flour, flavour with Orange casence or orange rind, and place orange mar- malade in th bottom of the tins.

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Work as given for the right front. TROOPS' TRAGIC ERROR

Proceed in the pattern without shaping until the work measures sin.

blanched almonds.

For spiced tarts, add half a tea spoonful of cinnamon or mixed spice to the flour.

One teaspoonful of spice can also be added to the pastry it Ilked.

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hole, ending with a repeat of the 1st row at the front edge.

Shape the Neck and Shoulder

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Work as given for the right front. The Sleeves (both alike) Commence at the lower edge by tho' shore. casting on 71 ats.

The second officer of the tender 1st Row-Working into the backs was killed and five seamen wounded. of the sts., puri, z

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