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Have you a daughter aged 6 to 87 Knit her this wind-resisting set of

Helmet

and Gloves

SEVERAL mothers who

have knitted

up

Bala-

clava helmets for menfolk on service have realised that the design would be good for young children, too.

Trust women to be quick to seize on any practical idea that will add

to their youngsters' comforti

So we publish to-day Instructions for making a helmet for a child aged from six to eight years, with a pala of warm gloves, too, made in match- ing wool.

And in case you fancy such A helmet for yourself, allernative In- structions are given at the end for making it to fit a grown-up.

Helmet

With two No. 10 needles and scarlet wool cast on 120 sts and work in K. 1, P. 1, rib for lin.

Next row... 14, slip these sts. on to a safety-pin, work in rib to end. Break off wool. Change No. 8 needles.

ins. In K., P., rib. in rib,

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Press workic

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Monday,

MATERIALS

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3oz. of 4-ply wool in Na- tural. loz. of 4-ply wool in Scarlet, 2 No. 8 Knitting Needlos. A sot of 4 No. tö Knitting Needles with points at both ends: A Crochet Hook.

'ABBREVIATIONS

K. knit, P. purl, st. stitch, ins. inches, rep. repeat, m. make, tog together, sl. slip, st. st. stocking stitch. TENSION 7 sts. to lin.

7 sts. from the 1st needle and place on a safety pin and leave there for the thumb. K, to end of round.

Next round--K. enst off 7618. K. to end. K18 more rounds, then shape the top thus:

Next round-1st needle-K, to inst 3 al. 2 tog. K.1. 2nd needle K., K.2 tog. through the back of the loops K. to the last 3 sts. K.2 ton. K.1. 3rd needle-K., K.2 tog. through the back of the loops K. to end.

Next round-Kalt. Rep. the last two rounds until 10 ats remain (4-8-4). Break off wool and thread the end through the remaining sta. Draw up and fasten off.

THE THUMB

51. the 7 sts, from salety pin on tu a No. 10 needle, then plek up the 7 cast on sta. on two No. 10 needles und work 14 rounds.

Next round: K.2 tog. all round. Following Round: K., K.2 to Cast alt loosely tep. from all round. Break off wool, thread through remaining sts.

und fusten off.

RIGHT HAND GLOVE

Work this in the same

munner,

Following row-SI, the first 14 sts. on to anfety-pin, join in the

carefully under a natural wool, and work in st. st. dag cloth with a hot but all clipping the first 7 sts. from the tale (1 row plain, I row purl) across the

care not to stretch the ribbing. Join centre sts. for 44in., then cast off

the neck

and back seams, needle for the thumb instead of the 30 sts.

the beginning of the next Make a length of chain, using scarlet last 7 sts. of the first needle.

wool and thread through the holes Make crochet cords in scarlet for 2 rows.

Contlaue in st, st. on the remain at the neck.

small tossel the wrists as directed for the helmet. ing 32 st. for the back for a further each end of the cord. Press all 4, ending with a purl row. Brenkama off wool,

NECK BAND

With the right side of work incing, and using natural wool, rib,the Arat set of 14 sts, un to it No. 10 needle

and on to the same needle pick up and knlt 35 sts, up the side of the hood, knit across the 32 sts. on the

No. B needles, then pick up and knit 35 sts. down the other side of the hood and finally work in rib across the other 14 sts. from the safety pin. (130 sts.)

Work in K., P.1, rib for 11⁄2 ins.** Then the next row make holes for the cord thus:

Rib 4, M., K.2 tog, rep. from to the end. Change to No. needles and work in K., P.1, rib for 11⁄2 t ording with a row on the wrong side..

Next row-K twice into every st. all along the row. Now work 115

This three-plece knitted sult combines a Jacquard cost and Jacket in chevron patterni, in rust and belge on dark green, and plain green skirt. Buttons and leather belt are green, and a rast colour, scarf is tucked in at the neckline.

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Gloves

LEFT HAND

With No. 8 needles and senriet

Grown-Up Size

Here are the alternative instruc- tions for making the helmet known-up size.

in

+

Cast on 160 st. instead of 120 sts. wet cast an 64 sts, and work in and work in K.1, P.1, rib for list. KJ, P.1. b for lin. Change of 14 sts. Then work in st. st, for SI. 20 sis on to a safety pin lastend natural wool and continue in 1,5ain. instead of 4in. Then cast off

.. rib for 21⁄2 in. (344in. In all.) Next row-Change to No.

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Some Skins May Be In-Between

BY JACQUELINE HUNT

WHOEVER thought up the classi-

fication of all skins, dry skins and normal skins should have added) a fourth Lype--in-between Bicine. While some women have skins that are definitely olly or dry, and a few Have skins that are clear and noft enough to be classed as normal, a majority of us have aking that fall into none of these classifications,

The altuation is clearly stated in this letter from a reader: "My skin seems dry, especially across my checks, my forehead and along my jawline, but when I use creams; my nose and chin become shiny and} ny eruption occur. 1 lend to have a few inconspicuous blackheada, but| when I te creams and foundations they become worse. When I omit! creams alloj;ether and use just soap and water, tonics and powder lotions my skin burns and becomes sealy and rough. What can one do for a skin like this?

Such an in-between type icin in a problem and there is no one elm- ple solution that applies to all women; if your skin is that temperamental type, you must experiment and you must be patient, for you may not find the right routine immediately.

Oil Chockes Fores

Two things you must do for a sklu like this-cleanse it and stimulate it It needs softening, too, and this is the iouchiest part of your problem. Tro much oil will cause choked pores; too little will permit your skin to flake and will keep it thin and sonal- tive. You must have just the right nmount of softening creams.

December 4, 1939.

UFS

Hero's Mainbocher shirred bodice on a gored skirt lap- estry shades, 31 is American silk crepe, Celanese yarn,

Removes Ink

To

Stains

stains

from

I suggest, in treating a skin of this type, that you get a notebook and keep a curqpiele record of every-

inis remove thing you, do. Follow a routine for ten days. By this time you can tell children's washable clothes kerosene whether you are on the right track. Is recommended. Pour about a Make any changes Indicated, noting tablespoonful of kerosene over the them and your progress for another ink stains and rub well. The next ten days. Now you will have dis-step is to rinse in kerosene. By this covered at least the fundamental time the ink spots will have dis- procedure for taking care of your uppeared, luk spots should be re- sitin,

moved before the gonnent is laun- soap that lathers easily, tepid water and a complexion brush with rather

You need soap and water-a mild dered.

36 sts. Instead of 30, and continue for soft bristics. Your akin needs clean- For Healthy Teeth

predles K.1, P.1, K.2 tog, P.1. K.1, 511⁄2ln. Instead of 41⁄2ln, P.2 tog. rep. from to end. (48sts.) NECK BAND Work 3 rows in K.1. P.1, rib, then in the next row make hotes for the cord Úrust

Work as given, picking up 44 sts. along the side of the helmet instead Rb 2. make 1, P2 tog, rep. from at 30 (170 sts.) then work in rib us ▾ to end. Work 3 rows more In K., given as far as **. P.L. rib.

rib.

་

Now divide the sts. on 3 No. 10 needles as follows:

Ist needle--K.12. 2nd needle- K.24. 3rd needle-K.12. Using 4th needle K9 round pinis.

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TO MAKE UP

Next round-K.5. K. the next semmIS.

stug cream, too, but the way you use it is something you must work out for yourself. You may use it as If you want strong, healthy teeth, preliminary cleanser before your be sure your diet contains enough soap and water scrubbing. Or you milk, fresh fruit juice, and other may, if your skin is very sensitive. foods containing calcium and phosp- alternate using soap and water to horus. Vitamin D is also important Cast off in the cleanse your skin one night and an buliding up resistance ugninst softening cleansing cream followed froth decay. Eat erlap, burd foods by skin freshener, "tonte af tee water that give exercise to your gums. the next night.

Gunis that are red, soit os bleed Prens the work lightly, join back

Or, and I prefer this method, de- casily need the attention of your seams and front seams. Press the pond on soap and water for your dentist. When he has made any daily cleansing but once or twice a necessary tooth repairs and treated week have a cream cleansing followed pay infection that may be present, by a softening cream facial or, occa- he may recommend simple massage sionally, a stimulating cream mask. for keeping the gums pink, frm and If you prefer the soap and water worthy of your polished teeth. clean-up dally, use it at night and usc cream and tenic for cleansing

the during

or come in out of the cold,

skin because it cleanses deeply Washing is good for every type and immaculately. It clears

and scrubbing, the warmth and the shock brightens your skin because the

Is Your Child Afraid?

A

daychever you

the clrcalation. Scrubbing removes faites of dead, dry skin and reveals

of a cold rinse or skin tonic arouses

you, because soup is mildly antiseptic as well as cleansing and helps you

LTHOUGH many mothers, es- him, and she thinks that this is be- pecially whose children are spoilt cause the child senses his father's from the start, believe that children strength. It is far more likely to be are a prey to many terrors, the fact because the father is careful to sup remains that children are born with port the child's back and neck so that only two fears the fear of loud the Helle head does not waggle naices and the which arisen from loosely.

feeling of insecurity.

No child is able to sit up alone un- Every young baby will start sud- til he is about five months, It is wise denly if

If u door bangs near him, for when shopping to hold bin In the instance, and he may even scream crook of the left arm so that his head the firm, cicar skin underneath. with fear. But it properly and sen- is well supported against the shoulder Finally, soap and water are good for (sibly ed to

treated he will soon become and the mother's right hand is left free. In this position the child feels Some childrenally all noises.

are much less sus absolutely secure. ceptible

For annoying Kttle blemishes, even than others.

Some babies get into the habit of the dry skin will benefit by a twice- illustration of this is the common screaming when they are bathed, and weekly treatment with one of the noise

of thunder. It frequently this is often because they feel in rainy preparations. Some of these happens that children thoroughly de- secure. Their

backs fre not are used in place of your soap for light in the noise of thunder; they adequately supported and they are your regular scrubbing; others go an think it has been specially plamed not able to support themselves.

something like a mask. When dry it for their amusement.

A peaceful child who has been is washed away. If your skin fecly And in such cases it is only because brought up with a sense of security sensitive after this treatment, smooth of the fear shown by an older person makes a peaceful adult—and, incl- on a little cream, but wipe off the In their presence that they will ever dentally, contributes towards a peace- excess after ten minutes or so and develop nervousness in connection ful nation.

too. An

resist skin Infections.

with it. It is the duty every adult But there is a big difference be-splash your skin with cold water.

It is Just as dificult to get a child A far better plan would be to pool who has misguidedly been allowed to resources with other parents so that become afraid of the dark to conquer there is always someone left in dread. No child is born with a charge. This plan can be made to fear of the dark; but there are any work with great success; even with number of fears which can be caught only two sets of parent it can allow by some form of suggestion.

several free evenings a week.

Wash Skin Well

to show calmness and presence of tween bringing up a child in a peace- Whether you use a softening creum mind when children are around for ful, happy atmosphere and spolling every single day depends on your once the fear tras been developed it is him by overpampering him. In these skin. The time to apply it is after a different matter to shake it off. daya there seems to be an increasing your skin has been washed and rinsed The psychological effect of an adult habit among young couple to leave thoroughly. Some girls use it every being afraid is enough to Imprint the small children alone in the house at night, leaving it on from ten to terror in the baby's mind.

night.

Afteen minutes. The excess is ther removed and the skin sponged with tonic or splashed with ice water. The last is important, for surplus oll left on the skin does-cause trouble for rome

Other girls feel that a

thorough massage with softening or lubricating A child who goes to bed in the dark There have been disastrous in cream twice a week is suficient to right from his birth is never afraid of sbances of children being left alone prevent the dry, senly patches and

dark The

ឆន such, but may at night. The fact that a child keep their skin soft, without easily become so through a frighten- normally sleeps through the night is glands about the nose and chin. For

couraging over-activity of the ing experience; for instance, listening o guarantee that he will do so on to a loud noise, such as an angry. Any particular occasion. He

the latter, it is a good idea to sponge valce raised in temper.

wake frightened by a storm, a loud the areas that tend to be olly with Parents would save themselves and noise outside, or be somehow disturb-slightly drying astringent or lotion. As the general tone of your com- quielnesa plexion improves, you wit and the the children In their care infinite ed by the unaccustomed worry and unhappiness if only they of the house. That frequently hap-extremes of oliness and drynets less pronounced, however, and eventually have a normal skin. vou'll boast proudly that you, too,

would remember the netual heredi- pens, tary fears and strive to erase them.

The Proper Way to Hold a Baby

may

We are all creatures of habit, and it is ns easy to form a child's Character so that ho is fearless and courageous as it is to make him (imid Every mother should learn to hold and fearful. And no one can be a a baby so that he feels safe and so good parent unless he or she is willing should every father, too. Frequently to understand and accept responst- one hears a mother say that the baby billties for the child's welfare, seems to prefer his father holding

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