Tite MEW IDEAThe New Idea” Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9. sci ie CH HIRO Everything You Need in Knitwear for Baby. Rook No, 1 Contains: Layette for Baby, Knitted Shawl (34 inches square). ‘Frock with Real Knitted Smocking. Baby's Coat. Knitted Singlet. Knitted Frock with Bonnet Gnd. Modesties to Match,” Baby's Matinee Jacket Carrying-Coat in “Bluebell” Design, Matinee Sacket. Baby's Jumper. 2 Contains: Book No. Brushed Wool Coates, Knitted Layetic. Toddler's Knitted Set—Dress, Gloves, Bonnet, and Modesties Knitted Shawl (43 inches). Baby's Coat and Bonnet Child's Jumper. Knitted Overalls. Dainty Matinee Coat, Matinee Coat and Bonnet. Knitted Coa’ ‘Matinee Coat with Bonnet and Bootees. Pram-Cover Book No. 3 Contains: Layette for Baby. A Simple Hug-Me-Tight, A Matinee Coat. with Bonnet to Match. Dress, Coat ‘and Bonnet, Second Layette—Dress, Coat, Modesties Bonnet and Bootees. Matinee Jacket and Bonnet Robe for Baby, Pram-Cover. A Simple Singlet.” A. Three-Piece Outfit—Dress, Bonnet and Bootes. Jumper for the Toddler Hook No, 4 Contains: Layette for Baby, consisting of Dress Matinee Coat, Petticoat, Singlet, Bonnet Modesties, Bootes, Shawl and Carrying Coat. A Knitted Coat. A Dainty Dress for Special Occasions. Dress with Bonnet to 2s Ha HH HH SH AR HIE HO HC RAD Mateh. Dress and Modesties. Infant's Coat with Searf Collar. Second Layette for Baby. Matinee Coat. A Toy Bunny. Basvinette Cover Book No. 5 Contains: = Matinee Coat. Winter Layette, Froe 3 with Real Smocking. A “Gloria” Design & Shawl. Bownet and Bootees in Lacy Pat- © term. Coat and Frock. Cosy Bonnet in ‘Angora. Pram-Cover in Berry Baby's Legginette Set. Hiecaceiech KNITTING BOOKS FOR BABY EIGHT 6d. BOOKS PUBLISHED BY * THE NEW IDEA.” Book No. 6 Contains: A Complete Light-Weight Matehing Bonnet and Bootees, Lacy Carrying-Coat Gnd. Bonuet. A Pram-Cover in.“ Bluebell” Design 4 Four-Piece Set in" Bluebell” Design. An After noon Frock. Matinee Jacket. Bonnet anit Bootees in a New Design Layette, Dress. with Book No. 7 Contains: Bonnet in Angora Wool. Matinee Coat and Dress Jor Baby of Seven Months. Knitted Suit. Knitted Set for" Baby. Outfite for Baby Boy and Girl Baby's First Set. Shaiol for the New Baby, Book 0. 8 Contains with Bonnet to Match. An Ador able Layette. 52-inch Shawl in Lacy Pattern. Leaf Design Jacket with Bonnet to Match. Asternoon Frock, Bonnet and Shoes. Lacy Pattern Coat with Bonnet to Match Outfit for Many Occasions Carrying-Co TO GET KNITTING BOOKS. If unobiainable at newsagent's, send 7d. in stamps: for each book wanted, and state if No, 1, No. 2, No. No. 5, No. 6, No. 7 or No. 8 is’ required. Post orders to “The New Idea” (Fant Work Dept), 280-236 Stanley” Street, West Mel- bourne, C3, Victoria, RHO RHI SS OOO OOD STRERROGOHGO HHH ase 5 aac RR NN RRR‘The New Idea” Knitting Book for Baby—No. A DELIGHTFUL FROCK FOR BABY. Lady Betty ite; 462. fine spun angora wool in pale blue or pink; 23 yards nar- row ribbon to match angora wool; 1 pair each No. 10 and No, 11 knitting needles; Steel crochet hook, size 00. Measurements.—From_ shoulder to lower edge, 17 inches. Sleeve seam, Abbreviations —K, knit; , purl st, stocking stitch; tog, together: sts, stitehes; m, make. “To make a stiteh fon the knit row, bring wool forward as if to purl, To’ make a stitch on the Purl Fow, wool “forward” then “round ‘The Front Commence at lower edge, using an ‘ora wool and No. 10 needles. Cast on 151 sts, “Break angora wool, join 8-ply, work 10 rows moss st. Join angora wool, k 2 rows. Break angora wool. Ast Pattern Row.—Change to No. 11 needles, k 1, * m1, k 2 tog. Repeat from *'to end. 2nd Pattern Row.—P 1, * m 1, p 2 tog. Repeat from * to end. Repeat the last two rows 4 times more, change, to No. 10 necdles, join angota wool, k 2 rows. Break angora ool "work '10, rows most st. Join angora wool, k 2 rows Repeat the last 24 rows once more. ‘Then break angora wool. Continue us ing No. 10 needles, working in st st until skirt measures 12 inches from commencement, finishing with a p row. sean 9/173 KL, * 2 tog, Repes Next Row.—K, taking 2 tog at end of row (75 sis). Next Row.—K 1, * m1, k2tog, Re peat from * to end. Next Row—P 1, * m 1, p 2 tog. Repeat from ® to end. Repeat the last 2 rows 8 times more. But when work- ing last purl row, m 1, p 2, instead of mL, p 2 tog (76'sts), Next Row.—K 1, k 2 in next st, k 22, mJ, k 2 tog.’ Repeat from’ * 19 times more, then knit to end of row. Next Row.—P 25, then m 1, p 2 tog M4 times, -p to end of row. Next Row.—K 1, increase in next st; 4 23, then m i, k 2'tog 1d times, ke until 2 remain, inerease in next st, K 1. Next How.—P 25, then m 1, p 2 tog 14 times, —p to end, ‘Next Row.—K 1, increase in next st, k 24, then m 1, k 2'tog 14 times, e until 2 remain, increase in next st, k 1, Next Kow.—P 27, then m 1, p 2 tog 44 times, p'to end (SI sts). Continue working keeping 29 centre sts. in open work pattern and st st on each side. "In the next 2 rows cast off 8 sts at the beginning of row, then k 2 tog at the beginning and end of the next 2 k rows (71 sts on needle). Cor tinue without shaping for 11 inche then divide for placket opening. With ‘wrong side of work facing you, p 22, then m 1, p 2 tog 14 times, turn, Ke 1 then m 1, K 2 tog 14 times, k to end Nothing Could Be More Suitable for a Young Baby than this Dainty Design. Next Row.—P 22, then m 1, p 2 tom te end. Repeat the’last two rows until placket measures 1} inches, finishing a prow. ‘ext Row.—Cast off 29 sts. Work rows st ston remaining 21 ats, Cast off. “Return to the 21 sts on other side of placket opening, Work in st st to correspond with Hight side of open work panel. ‘The Back. The back of dress is worked seme as front until you have completed the 6 rows of open work pattern at the waist. ‘Then work in st st, increas ing at the beginning and end of each alternate row until you have $1 sts. on needle. Then cast off 8 sts at, the be- ginning of the next 2 rows, then k 2 tog at the beginning and end of the next 2 i rows. Continue in st st until work meagures same as front. to shoulder. Then shape by casting off 7 sts at the beginning of the next 6 rows. Cast off remaining’ sts. ‘The Sleeves (Both Alike). Using angora wool and No. 11 needles, cast on 51 sts, Break angora wool, Join 3-ply, work 8 rows moss st. Join ‘Angora Wool, k 2 rows. “Bresk angora wool. ‘Next Row.—K 10, © increase st, Repeat from * until 9 remain, ke 9 (Sa sts). Next Row.-K, Next Row Kl, © m 1, k 2 tow. Repeat from ® to ehd. fext Row—P 1, * m 1, p 2 tog. Repeat from ’® to hd. Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more, then continue working in pattern, and shape the top of sleeve by casting off 8 sts at the beginning of overy row until you have 41 sts left, (Take care to keep continuity of pattern). Cast off ‘The Colla Using angora wool and No. 11 needles cast on 105 sts. K 1 row, join 3-ply Wool, work the 2 pattern ‘rows same as for sleeves until you have completed 10 rows. Lith Row. Join angora wool, K 4, * k 2 tog, k 3. Repeat from * finishing row k 4. 12th Row—K. Break angora wool, now work 6 rows of pattern (Continued on page 16.)The New Idea Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9 A BEAUTIFUL KNITTED LAYETTE. {THE COMPLETED DRESS, THE DRESS. Materials—2) ozs. 2:ply wool, in white; I pair No, 10. knitting ‘needles, fand 1 spare needle with points at both nds; 1 yd. narrow ribbon; a. small quantity of Fibrone crochet silk No. 24-4 Small buttons; ‘pink and green embroidery silk. Measurements —From shoulder to lower" edge, 16)ins;" sleeve. seam, “_Abbreviations—K, knit; p, purl; sts, stitehes; tog, togethers 5, slip; at-at, Stocking-stiteh; wl-fwd, wool forward ‘The Back. Using No. 10 needles, east on 141 sts, and Knit 4" plain’ rows. Now work in st-st for 12 rows. Commence pattern as follows:— Ist Row.—Knit, 2nd Row—Purl. Brd Row.—K 2, * k 2 tog; reper * to the last stiteh, Ke 1 th Row.—K 2," pick up the loop ‘before the ext stiteh, then nit the stitch; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, k 2. Work until 15 patterns, deep, then continue In st-st Till work from the commencement measures 12 inches, fending on a purl row. Next Row—K 4, * k 2 tog, k 1; re- eat from * to the last 2 sts, k 2 (96 Now commence the’ Smocking, ‘a follows:— Ast Row.P 2, © k 2, p 4; repeat from * to the last 4 sts, K 2, p 2. 2nd Row.—K 2, © slip 2, k 4; repeat from ® to the last 4 sts; 6 2, 3, 3rd Row.—P 2, * slip 2, p 4; repeat from * to the last 4 sts, slip 2, p 2 4th Row.—* Slip the first, 2 sts on to the spare needle, and let fall to the back of work, ke 1, then knit the 2 st the spare needle, slip the next stitch on to the spare ‘needle, and let fall to the front of work, k 2, then ki the stitch from the spare needle; re peat from * to end of Pow. Sth Row-—K 1) p 4, ® ke 2 p45 mi peat from * to the last stiteh, ke 1! 6th Row.—S 1, k 4, * 5 2, k 43 repeat from * to the last stiteh, 1 th Row—S 1, p 4, #3 2, p 4j ree peat from * to the last stiteh, = 1. Sth Row.—* Slip the first stitch on to the spare needle, and let fall to the front of work, e2, then knit the stiteh from the spare needle, slip the next 2'sts on to the spare needle, and let fall to the back of work, k 1, then knit the 2 sts from the spare’ neeille; repeat from * to end. ‘This completes one pattern. Work the first 2 rows of the 2nd pattern, then shape for armholes. ‘Keeping the’ continuity of the pat- tern, cast off 4 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows, k 2 tog, at the begh hing and end of the next row. Con- Consisting of Dress, Coat, Modesties, Bonnet and Shoettes. tinue yithout decreasing until smock- Sng is 31 pattorns deep. Next Row-—P 6, * 0 2 tog, p 4 e- peat from ® to the last § 8, p 2 tow, P'S Ge sts). “Knit "tows in state Next Row—P ts, kit tothe last 18 ato, p 1a, Next Row.—Kenit ‘Hepodt the last 2 rows twice. nt Row.—P 18, kG, cast off 25 sty k Op 1a. Work on this shoulder for T roam taking eave to keep the 6 bor der ste in garter-aitch, th: Rowe Work to within 8 sts of send of row, tur Sth Row!—Work hack to neck edge: ih Row.—Work to within 16 sts of ay of to tan, 7th Row Work Sack to neck edge, Cast off, Wor thee shoulder to corapond. ‘The Front. Cast, on 143 sts, and work as for back of Dress for 12 inches. ‘Next Row.—K 10, * k 2 tog, k 1; repeat from * to the last 10 sts, 10. ‘Now work the 8 rows of smocking fas given for the back. Work the first 2 rows of pattern, then shape for arm- holes,” Keeping the continuity of the smocking pattern, cast off 4 sts at the beginning of the Sed and 4th rows, then k 2 tog at the beginning and end of the next and the following 8 alter- nate rows (86 sts). Complete 28 pat- terns of smocking. Next Row-—P 5, * p 2 tog, p 4; re- peat from * to the last 5 sts, p 2 tog, D3 (78 sts). THE SHOTTES AND nOXSETThe New Idea Knit 17 rows in st-st, and complete exactly as for back. ‘The Sleeves. Cast on 43 sts, and knit, into the back of ‘them. Knit 5 rows in garter- stiteh, Next Row.—K' 1, © whfwd, K 2 tog; repeat from * to’ end of row. jext Row.—Knit the sts and. puri the loops. Next Row.—K 2, * ke twice into ‘the next st, Kl; repeat from * to the Inst stiteh, Ke 1 Next Row.—Purl. Now work the 4 pattern rows as given for skirt, 4 times." Work 4rowa in st-st, ke 2 tog fat the beginning and end of every row IN 35 sts remain. Cast off ‘To Make Up. Press lightly, using a damp cloth and warm iron. Join tesina, leaving shout- ter seams open’ 1 inch’ at neck edge. Sew" "in sleeves. Using’ Fibrone crochet a picot edge around neck and Sicoves. "Sew on. buttons,” make loop to correspond, ‘Thread ribbon through hoes. in' sleeves. "Work rosebuds on front of yoke THE BONNET. Materials for Bonnet and Shoeties— Lon. 2-ply wool in white; Fibrone silk, No, 24;'T pair each of ‘No, 10-and No, knitting neeiles; 1 yu. of ibbon, width I yd. narsow bon for Shaes, green and pink embroidery alk. ‘Meastirements-Around. face, 12 ins Using No- 11 neodles cast on 93. st ani knkt info the back of them. Knit i garter-stiteh for 9 rows. Change to No, 10. needles, “elst Row.—Knit. 2nd Row.—K 3, purl to the last $ sts, k repeat these 2"fows onee more. Now work the d pattern rows as follows: Ist Row.—Knit, 2nd Ro —K 5, purl to the last 8 sts, k 3: ‘Sed Row—K 5, * k tog; repeat from * to t last 4'sts, Ie 4, ith Row.—K 5, up and knit the fore the next st, then knit the st; repeat from * to the last 5 ts, I 5. Work until 4 patterns deep.t® Repeat from ** to ** ‘Knit 4 rows in st-st, decreasing "in the last row to make 91 sts. Shape for erown as follows:— Ist Row—* K 1, k 2 tog; repeat from * to end of row. 2nd and Alter- hate Rows—Kai 3rd ow. knitting 1 stiteh less tween" decreases to” the last row, which Is as follows “K k 2 tog; repeat from * t end of row. Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9 Break, wool Thread ing draw throu remaining — Sew pore crown, Ss far ar the fancy pate tem, Crochet a” pieot figs around entire Bone fet) “Sew. on ribbons, and embroider Tose! Hide (Found front of ont. ‘THE SHOETTES, Using No. 10 needles, aston 45 sts, and knit into the back of them, Ist Row.—K- 1, ke twice into the next stitch, k 19, twice into the next stiteh, kl, K twice into” the next stiteh, k 19, I twlee into the next stiteh, Ie 1. ‘2nd and” Alternate Rows—Knit, 3rd Row—K 1, twice into” the next stiteh, k 21, I twice into tho next stiteh, Ik 1, Ir twice into the next stitch, k 21, i twiee into the next stitch, k 1 Continue in this way, knitting 2 ‘more sts between the increases in th uneven rows till the ith row is reached. Lith Row.—K 1, k twice into the next atiteh, k 29," k twice into the next stiteh,’Ie 1, k’ twice into the next stitch, k 39, K twice into the next stiteh, 1. Knit 10 plain rows, then shape for K 40, k 2 tog, turn; 5 1, p11, p 2 tog, turn; * 5 1, k 11, k 2 tog, turn; 8-4, p 11, p 2 tog, turn, *; repeat ‘THE MODRSTIES. from * to * until there are 49 sts on the needle. ‘Then work all the sts on to one needle, Work ribbon holes as follows:— Ist Row—K 2, * wl-fwd, ke 2 to it from * to the last stiteh, 1. ‘2nd Row.—Knit the sts and purl the oops to end of row. ‘Next Row.—Purl Now work the 4 pattern rows as given’ for skirt of Dress, 3. times. ‘Embroider roses on toe, Join seam, and thread ribbon through holes. (Continued on page 16.)The New Idea Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9 FOR BABY’S AFTERNOON OUTING. ‘THE DRESS, Materials.—Throe ozs. 2-ply super wool, a small quantity’ crochet silk, 4 smnall buttons, 2yds, ribbon, 1 pair each No. ii’ and No. 12” knitting needles, a steel crochet hook, Size 00. Abbreviations —K, knit p, purl; tog, together; st-t, stocking-stiteh; Sty atiteh; my. make. (to. malke a stitch bring woot forward as if to purl) Measurements—From shoulder to lower edge, 17 ins The Front. Bogin with fells. - Using No. 11 nsdles, east on 10 sts. Begin pattern Ist Row.—K 6, m 1, k 2 tog, m 1, ke. 2nd and Each Alternate Row.—Knit. 5, m 1, k 2 tog, m 1, |, k 2 tog) 8 ith’ Row.—K 8, (m 1, k 2 tog) 4 times, m 1, 2. Sth 'Row.—K 2, (m 1, times, m I, i th Hom —K 2, k 2 tog, (m 1, 2 tog), 5 tim Tih Row 2K 6, K 2 tog, (m 1, 2 tog), d times, 1 Toth Row-—K 4, k 2 tog, (m1, k 2 tog), 8 times, 1. Ith Row.—K 5, k 2 tog, (m1, k2 tog) twiee, 1 Ke 2 tog) 5 19th Row.—K 6, K 2 ke tog, ke 1. ‘20th Row.—Knit, Repeat these 20 rows 14 times more tog, m4 Cast off. Using No, 12 needles, pick up and kit 151 sts along. straight edge of frill. Next Row.—Purl. Now measure the depth of frill. Change to No. 11 needles, and work the “same depth in st-st, finishing ith a p row.” Leave these sts on a ‘Spare needle, then work second frill same as first frill. “Place second frill infront of work Teft on spare needle and knit, taking a st from front needle and back needle tog to end of row. Knit 9 rows moss-st ‘Tren work in st-st until. the skirt measures 12ins,, finishing with a purl row, Next Row—Change to No. 12 needles, decrease for waist as follows: K 6, * k 2 tox. Repeat from * until 5 remain, kb (Sista), Work 9 rows mosses Next Row.—Change to No, 11, necalles, "i 25, moss-st. 31, 25, Next Row.—P 2: pS. Repeat the last 2 rows throughout, the bodice, but in the next 6 rows Kk 2 tog at the beginning and end of every rmoss-st 81, A Knitted Layette. Consisting of Dress, Petticoat, Modesties and Bonnet. row, thus you will have 20. sts in st-st at the beginning and end of work and 3, moss-sts in centre. Con- tinue “until “work | measures 9b ins. from unider-arm. ‘Then with right sile of work facing you, k 21, cast off 20, k'to end. ork 4 rows st-st on remaining 2 Next Row.—Cast off 7 sts Next Row-—K, Cast off Return to the other shoulder, knit to correspond, "The back of Dress is knitted the same as front until you have completed shap. ing from arm-holes, then, with wrong side of work facing you, divide sts for Placket as follows: P to end, ‘Turn work, back. ‘on these 35. ats res about half an inch higher than front neck, "Then With right’ side of work facing you, east off 14" sts,” Work. shoulder’ to correspond with front shoulder. Return to the other side of placket, cast on 4 if, then with same nedles ios 16, then p to end. Continue working on these 40 sts until you reach the neck, then with wrong side of work facing You, east off 19 sts, p to end. Now Work rant shoulder to'correspond withThe New Idea Frille for Bodice, Using No. 12 noodles, east on 10 sts Work 20 rows of pattern same as for fall of kine 9" times, frills ‘the same, To Make Up. Press at-st under a damp éloth and hot iron. Press fils on wrong side without damp cloth, Join’ shoulders, Sew ‘up side seams, Sow underwrap into ‘Position, Work slouble ‘crochet ups right. bait. back, continue ‘round eck, ‘then “double "crochet silk on peck’ edge. "on, on tons make leone to ‘correspond. "Using ill, wor dowble-crochet round, scallops ‘of ‘al frills, also “along “straight” odge of bdice fils then’ sew frills nently on Bodice hegin at “bac watt ce, down “eat ‘Make more Sow ‘frills round armholes. front waist with ribbon and rosettes ‘THE KNICKERS. Materials.—1 oz. 2-ply_ super finger- ing wool, Ayd. narrow elastic, 1 pale Initting needles, No. 11, Measurements.—Length down side, Tine, Cast on 90 sts. . Work in rib of Ie 1, p 1 for 6 rows. ‘ext Row —K 2. m 1, k 2 tog, repeat from * to end, Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9. Next Row.—Purl. Work 6 rows rib, ‘Then knit” in stst_until the” work: measures 7 inches; finish with a purl nxt Raw.—K 2, p 2, k 2, k 2 tom, ‘until 8 sts remain, k 2' tog, k 2, p2ke2 Next Row.—K 2, p 2, k 2, purl until 6 sts remain, k2,p 2,k 2. Repeat the last 2 rows until you have 36 sts left Work 4 rows without decreasing, then increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of every knit tow inside the border ‘until you again have 00-sts on needle, ‘Continue in st-st until you reach the waist. ‘Then knit in ribbing for 6 tows. ke holes as before, then knit 6 rows . Cast off. Press st-st under a damp cloth and warm iron. Sow up the sides, Insert clastic through holes at waist THE PETTICOAT. Materials.—2 ons, 2-ply super finger- ing wooly 21 yas, narrow ribbon; 1 pair Ientting neeles, No. 11; a steel crochet hook, sae 00, Measurements.—From lower edge, 16 inches, The Front, Begin with fril, casting on 10 ste, Work the 20 rows’ of pattern same as sof dress ‘intl you haved Gast ‘oft. "Pick “up. and knit along Straight edge of fell Knit'9 rows mons-et.- Then work in stat until the skirt measures 11 ins fishing with a lent row. KC 1, 3p '2 tog, repeat tram to end of row (Ft ots)e Next Rowe L * th f. k 2 toge shoulder to Next Row.—Purl, taking 2 tog. at end of row (70 sts). Now work in following’ pattern: Ist Row.—K 2, * p 2 k 2, repeat from * to end of row.” Repeat ‘ist row throughout bovice "until. the. work measures 15 ins. from edge of tril, Next Row.—Work in pattern on 15 sts, cast off until 18 ste remain, work 4 ineh in pattern on remaining i8 sts. Cast off. “Knit the other shoulder to correspond. ‘The hack ix knitted the same as front, ‘To Make Uip—Press stocking-stiteh under a damp” eloth and warm iron ‘Sew up side soams, leaving 31 ins. for armhole.” Join shoulders, leaving: one inch free af neck edge. "Work a pect edge round arm-holes and across hac! and, front of neck as. follows:—Join ‘wool, * 6 chain, t double-crochot in Sth chain from nese, 1 chain, miss 2 sts, A double-crochet in next stitch, repeat from to end. Thread ribbon through holes at waist, also holes at neck edge: tie in a bow on each shoulder. THE BONNET, Materials oz, 2-ply super finger ing wool; % yd." Inch-wide crepe. de Chine ribbon: i yd. half-inch-wie ribbon; a smail quantity pale blue and pale pink georgette; a sinall quantity crochet silk; 1 pair knitting necdlee, No. 12; a steel erochet hook, size 00. Measurements.—Round face, 14 ins. Cast on 10 sts Begin pattern. Jot Row —K 6, m 1, k 2 tog, m 1, 2nd and Each Alternate Row.—Knit. (Continued on page 16.)“The New Idea Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9 A CHARMING SET FOR BABY. ‘THE coat. Materials.—3i ons. “White Heather” baby wool (white); a small quantity of ‘Angora Layette in white; 1 pair No. 9 ‘knitting needles; 2 yds. ribbon, i inch ‘width; green and pink embroidery sill. Measurements.—From shoulder to lower edge, 161 inches; sleeve seam, 7 Abbreviations.—K, Init; p, purl; tog, together; sts, stiteles; wi fwd, ‘woo! Forward; att, stocking-stiteh. ‘The Back. Using Angora wool, east on 138 sts. Break Angora, join white wool and knit into the back of the sts, Knit 8 plain rows, then commence pattern. Ist Row.—P 8, * wl fwd, k 3, k 2 tog at back, k 2 tog, k 8, wl fwd, p 35 repeat from * to the end of the row. 2nd and Alternate Rows.—Purl. ard Row—P 3, * ke 1, wl fwd, ke 2, k 2 tog at back, k 2 tog, k 2, wi fwd, K 1, p 3; repeat’ from ® to end of row. 5th Row.—P 3, * ke 2, wl fwd, ke 1, 2 tog at back, k 2 tog, k 1, wi fwd, 2, p 4; repeat from * to end of row. Tth Row. —P 3," k 8, wl fwd, k 2 tog at back, k 2 tog, wl teed, K'3, p 3; repeat from * to end of row. ‘Sth Row.—Purl, ‘These 8 rows com- plete one pattern: Repeat till work MM patterns deep. ext Row.—P 8, k 1, * k 2 tog; re- peat from ™ to the last 5 sts, k'2 pa (71 sts), Next Row.—Purl, Ribbon-holes.—K 2, 4 wl fwd, k 2 om: Pepeat from * to the Tast stitch, Next Row—Purl, Knit in sist for 6 rows, Cast off 8 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows, and decrease one stiteh at each fend of the needle in the next and fol- lowing plain row (61 sts). Now work in st-st without decreasing for 3 rows. Work the 8 pattern rows twice, beginning and ending the uneven rows with ke 3, and with this addition ‘working exactly as given for the skirt. ‘Work 7 rows in st-st. 8th and Sth Rows—Work to 10 sts of end of row. ‘Turn. 10th Row.—Work to end of row. Cast off, thin ‘The Right Front. Using, Angora wool, cast on 73 sts, Break’ Angora, join. white wool and Knit into the back of the sts. Knit 3 plain rows and commence pattern. Ist Row.—K 8, * wl fwd, k 3, ke 2 tog at back, k 2 tog, k 3, wi fwd, p 3; repeat from * to end of row. ‘2nd and Alternate Rows.—Purl to last 8 sts, 8, ‘ard Row—K 8, * k 1, wl fwd, k 2, Ie Ptog at back, 2 tog, a, wl fd K 1, p 8; repeat from * to end of row. 5th Row—K 8, * ke 2, wl fwd, ke 1, ke 2 tog at back, k 2 tog, k 1, wi fwd, e 2, pS; repeat from *to end of row. Knit these Garments for the New Arrival —the Set consists of Coat, Bonnet, Bootees and Gloves. Th Row—K 8, * k 3, wl fwd, ke 2 tog at back, k 2 tog, wl fwd, k 3, p 3) repeat from * to enil of row ‘Bth Row.—Purl to the last § sts, k 8 ‘These rows complete one pattern Work until 14 patterns «deep. Next Row.—K 8, * k-2 tog; repeat from’ to the last stitch, fe 1 (il sts). Next Row.—Parl to the last § sts KS, Ribbon-holes—K_ 2, * wl fwd, Ie 2 tog.: repeat from * to the last stiteh, RL Next Row—Purl to the last & K 8. Work in st-st for 5 rows, keeping the’ gartor-st border throughout: Next Row.—Cast off 3 sts, work to Next Row.—P 2 tog. Purl to last § sts, 8, Work in st-st without decreas ing for 6 rows, Now work the 8 pattern rows twice as given for skirt front, ending the tuneven rows with ke 3. ‘Work 4 rows in st, at all times keeping the 8 horder sts in garter-st ‘Next Row.—Cast off 11 sts, end of row. ‘Next Row.—Pur Next Row-—K 2 tog, k to end of row Next Row.—Purl Next Row.—Knit to within 10 sts o} end of row. ‘Next Row.—Purl. ‘The Left Front. Work as'for right front, taking care to bring the garter-st border to the ‘opposite end of the needle, thus the pattern. rows will end with’ KS, and Cast off, The Sleeves (Both Alike). Using Angora wool, east on 3 sts break Angora, Join white woo! and knit into the back’ ‘Next Row.—* K 1, k twice into the next stitch; ‘reneat from ® to end of row (54 sts). Knit in st-st for 6 rows, increasing I stiteh in the last row to rake 59 sts. Work the S pattern rows fs given for skirt back 3 times, then ‘work in st-st for 26 rows, or until the sts, then knit 10 plain next? vows, then le? te the beinThe New Idea ning and end of every row til 35 sts remain. Cast off. To Make Up. Press st-st portion only, Join seams, place in. sleeves. Work ‘a beading Found neck for ribbon and crochet & lcot edge ‘around. the beading, Using "brone silk. Work clusters of foses_ on top of. sleeves. and on tho front, "Thread. ribbon through holes at neck and waist and te In bows at Front, neat THE BONNET. Materials—3 oz. “White Heathe baby. wool in white; 1 pair each of No. 10 and No. 11 knitting needles; 2 small quantity of Angora layette; 1b yds, ribbon, Linch ‘width; pink and Breen embroidery silk. ‘Measurements—Around face, 11 ins. ‘Using white wool and No. 11 needles, east on O4 sts, "Knit 8 plain rows. ‘4th Row—Parl ait 6 pian rows, Change to No. 10 Ist Row.—Knit, 2nd Row.—K 2, purl to the last 3 sta, kB. Repeat these 2 rows twiee Now work the 8 pattern rows as given for skirt back of coat. Work i'd patterns deep. (ext Row. Knit. Next Row.—K 3, purl to the last 3 sts, K8. Repeat these 2 rows twice. Join Angora and knit 2 plain rows. Change to, white wool and knit 2 plain rows, decreasing in the last row to make 88 sts and shape for crown as follows:— Int Row.—K 1, * k 2 tog, wl fwd, k 2 tog; repeat from * to end of row. 2nd and Alternate Rows.—Knit, 3rd Row.—* K 6, k 2 tog, wl fwd, 2 tog; repeat from * to end of row. Continue in this manner knitting one stitch Tess between decreases, until the bth row ie reached, THe HONEY, Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9 15th Row.—* K 2 tog, wl fwd, k 2 tog repeat from * to end af row reak off wool, thread a damning needle and run ‘through ‘remaining Sts, Draw into a small eirele and sew crown together for 21 inches. Crochet fa neat edge round back of bonnet. Embroider rosebuds on the plain ridge. Sew on ribbons. THE GLOVES (Both Alike). Materials—t cz, “White Heather” baby’ wool in white; a small quantity of fine-spun “Beryl” Angora in white; 1 yard narrow ribbon; 1 pair knitting needles, No, 11 Using Angora wool, cast on 55. sts. Break Angora, join white wool and Knit 2'rows. Now work the 8 pattorn rows as given for skirt back of Coat. Next Row.—Knit every 4th and 5th stiteh together. Next Row.—Purl tog, p to last 2 at eiakiee, wires x Dsepoat from * to the lati Betas tog Pets) "Next Row —Pu Next Rey-oke Repeat the last rows until 33 rows have’ been worker, then commence the ee IE How —K 8, 2 tog, °K 6 2 tog *repeat trem # te, ening tow with i a hd Row. —Purl Sed How Ke, * & 2 tog, k 5 5; repeat from = to ening with 3. Mh Howe_Por See ey 2 tog ka: repeat fron © fo #, ending row with k Bik hows Pen Ps, i 2 tog repeat Feng vow with 3th Row.” Park Sth Row-—K 3, k 2 tom, 2: repeat trom #10, ending row with Kd tose oun Row’ Put Broa of read and run through the emit eee wit m chaning teed eS gan tee soar gether. Prhread ribbon around holes at Se gh res et portion sy alg: Sloe isle easpes it. detrol ‘work rosebuds on the top of glove, ‘THE BOOTE! Materials —} oz, “White Heather” baby wool in white; 1 pair No. 11 ting. needles; 1 yard narrow white Hibben green and pitk embroidery silk Cast on 45 sts and knit into the back of them. Ist Kow.—K 1, k twiee into the next stiteh, 15, k torce into the next site, Kr, K twice into the next stitch, K-19, Ke tviee nto the next titch, Ind and Alternate Rows~-Krit Sed Row—K 1, k twice into the next stiteh, ki, k twice into the next stiteh, 01, vice nto the mext ate, 2, Continue in this way, knitting 2 more sts between ‘the increases in the odd rows, until the Lith row is reached, ‘lth Row.—K 1, k twice into the next stitch, 20, k twice into the next stitch, eI, K twiee into the next stiteh, k 29, Ke fice into the next st, k 1 Knit 8 rows in st-st, ani work as follows:— Ist Kow—K 27, p 2 wl fwd, ke 3, k 2 tog at back, K 2 tox, k 3, wi fwil, 2, p 2 tog, tam, 2nd and.’ Alternate Rows. Slip 1, p 2, k 1, wl fred, Ke 2 ke 2 tog at back, k2 tox, k 2, wl fwd, KL, p ke 2 tog, tum. 5th Row.—Slip 1, p 2, ke 2, wl fw K 1, k 2 tog at back, k 2 tog, k 1, wi wd, Ke 3, p 2, k 2 tog, turn 7 2 th Row.—Slip 1, 9 2, k 3, wl fw, kc 2 tog at back, k2!tog, wl fwd, k 3, p 2, Re tog, turn. Sth Row"Same as 2nd row Repeat ‘these § rows tw Next Row=—Slip 1, p 2, wl fwd. ke 3, Ie 2 tog. at back, ke 2 tog, ke 3, wi fwd, p 2, k to end of row.” Now all the $t8 will be on one needle. Next Row—* P 6, p twice into the next stitch; repeat from * once, p 18, twice into the next stitch, p 5, p {twice into the next stitch, p 4, p twice into the next stiteh, p 1 (50 sts). ‘To Make Ribbon Holes.—K 2, * w! twd., le 2 tox; repeat from * fo end of row. ‘Next Row.—Purl Now work in paitern as follows: ist Row—K fk 2 tog, © k'3, wi twd, p 2, wl fwd, k 3, k 2 tog. at back, lk 2 tog.; repeat from * twice. 13, wl fwd. p 2, wl fwd, k 3, Keo tog. at back, 1 2nd and Alternate Rows.—Purl Srd Row—K 1, k 2 tog, © ke 2, wl twa, 11, p 2, kl, wi fwd, ke," (Continued on Inside Back CoverThe New Idea Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9 A GIFT FOR A LOVELY BABY. Materials (required to complete the Layette) —4 balls “White - Heather” aby wool (pink); 402, ball, Angora Layette (white); 1 pair No. 10, 1 pair No, IL knitting needles; 6 small pink buttons; 3 yds, pink ribbon, Jin, wides Ti yds. pink ribbon, iin. wide. ‘Measurements. Length from shoulder to hem, 171 ins.; sleeve seam, Bing. Bonnet: Width round face, 12 ins Abbreviations.—K, knit; py purl; tog, together; sts, stitches; wl fwd, woo! forward; “st-st,”stocking-stiteh; »-m, make; s, slip;” psto, pase slip-stiteh rs Using Angora wool and No. 10 needles, easton 136 sts. Join pink ‘wool and knit into the back of east-on Sts. Work another plain row, then eom- renee pattern as follows: Ist How K 7, " m1, 5 1, k 2 tog, peso, m1, k 14.’ Repeat from * until To ste remain, m 1, s 1, k 2 tog, psso, m4, kT. 2nd and Alternate Rows.—Purl K6*m GEL si k2 1, m't, k 12, Repeat from 1 3rd Row. tog, Bss0, eSintil i1 st remain, m 1, K 1, Ke 2 tog, psso, kJ, m1) k 6. 5th How.—K 5, #m'1,k 2,5 1, k 2 tog, psso, k 2, m'I, K 10." Repeat trom main, m1,k 2,51, k 2 Repeat from © until 18 sts remain, m1, k 3,81, k 2 tog, paso, 3, m ty K 4 9h Row—K 3, > m i,k 4s 1, k2 tog, peso, 4m 1, 6.” Repeat from until 14 sts Yemain, m'1, k4, s 1, 2 tox, psso, ke 4, 1, i 3. Toth Row.—-Kait. ‘These 10 rows complete the pattern. Tpatterns deep, then init in steat until work. measures from the commencement, s ro * K 3,13 tog* Repeat from ® to to end of row. Work unt ext Ro Next How.—Purl ‘To Make Ribbon- Holes—*K 2, Wi fwd, k 2 tog. Re- peat’ to end of row. ‘Next Row.—Puri to last 2 sts, p 2 tog. (101) sts). Now work 5 rows in sts ‘and con tinue as follows: ato, ml, ke 14. Re eat from * until 18 Sts remain, m1, 5 1, ke? tog, peso, m 1, rd Row.—Purl 4th Row. — Cast off 3 sts. k 11 (ine cluding stitch 0 needle), # m 1, le Pity 2 tog., ‘860 2 inches Dress, Bonnet and Shoettes Complete the Set. k 1, m 1, k 12, Repeat from * until 19 ste remain, m 1, 1, 6 1, k 2 tog, peo, ke 1, mi. k 14 pin ow." Cast off 8 ss, Purl tend 6th Row-—K 2 tog, k 8, * m 1, 2, 5 1, k 2 tog, paso, k'3, mI, k'10.” Ree peat from until 17 ste remain, m 1, Re, sa, k 2 tox, psso, k 2m i, k 8 K 2' tog. 1th Ktow—P 2 tog, Purl to last 2 st » 2 tog. Sth Row. —K 2 tog, k 5, * m1, 8 1, k2 tog, psso, k3, m'1, k 8 Te peat from until’ 16 sta remain, m 1, ic 3, 3 1, k 2 tog, peso, ke 3, m 1, I 5, i 2'tog, (Continued on page 13“The New Idéa Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9 FOR THE COLD DAYS OF WINTER. Knit Baby this Beautiful Robe in 3-ply Wool Materials—3) ounces 3-ply Lady Betty wool; 13. yards d-inch wide rib bon; ? yard Bebe ribbon; 6 small pearl bbuttons; 1 pair each No. 11 and 12 knit {ing needles; steel crochet hook, Measurements—From_ shoulder to lower edge, 25 inches. Sleeve seam. 5 sso, pass. slipped stiteh over: sts, stitches; m, make. ‘The Front, Begin at the lower edge. Using No, 11 needles, cast on 169. sts. “Work 2 inches in moss st. Begin pattern. Ist Row.—K 1, * m 1, k2 tog, k 3 Ke 2 tog, m1, kl. Repeat from * to end of row. ‘2nd and Hach Alternate Row.—Purl 3rd Row-—K 2, * m 1, k 2 tog, k 1 k 2 tog, m 1, ke3. Repeat from *, fin th row, m 1, ke 2. Sth Row—K 3, * m 1,8 1, k 2 tog, sso, m 1, ke 5. ‘Repeat ‘from * fin row'm 1, 'k 8. 6th Row.—Same as 2nd row. Repeat these 6 pattern rows 5 times more. ‘Then work 10 rows mos Repeat the 6 pattern rows 5 times. Next Row-—K 3, * 5 1, k 2 tog, psso, 5. Ropeat from %, finish row with k 8 instead of k 5 (27 sts). Next Row—Purl. Work 10. rows moss st. Now work in st st until the shirt measures 184 inches, fish with Next Row.—Change to No. 12 needles, PI, * p2 tog. Repeat from ™ until 2 remain, p 2: (65 gts). Next Row-—K 1, # ml, k2 tog, Re peat from * to end. Next Row—Purl, Proceed as follows:— Ist Row.—K 17, * m 1, k 2 tog, k k 2 tog, m i, K 1.” Repeat from * twice more, then m 1, k'2 tog, K 8, 2 tog, m i,k to end. ‘Gnd and Bach Alternate Row.—Purl. rd Row-—K 18, * m 1, ke 2 tog, ke 1, K 2 tog, mJ, 8." Repeat from * twice more, then m4, k 2 tog, kl, k 2 tox, m 1, k to end. sth Row—K 19, * m 1,8 1, k 2 tox, psso, m1, k 5. Repeat from * twi ‘more, thent m 1, = 1, 2 tog, sso, m 1, K to end. 8th Row.—Same as 2nd row. Repeat these 6 rows, but at the be- ginning of ‘each row easton 10. st, ‘Thus, you will have 80 extra sts at each end for sleeves (125 sts in all). Continue working, without incre keeping continuity of pattern in centre sts until the bodice measures 3 to. 31 inches from beginning of sleeve. (You should contrive to complete centre pat- tern). Next Row.—K 58, cast off 19 sts, k to end, Work on these last 53 sts for right shoulder and sleeve as follows Next Row—P until 2 remain, p 2 tog. Next Row—K 2 tog, k to end Repeat last 2 rows once more. Continue in st st for 1 inch, finish with 8 prom, then cast on 1 is, fontinue in st st on these 68 ste until the work measures 8 inches from neck edge, finish with a K row. Then work 6 rows, casting off 10 ste at the beginning of each p row (83 sts). ‘Work 4 rows st st. Using a spare needle for the 4th row, leave sts. Re- turn to the other set’ of 58 sts, join wool at neck edge, p to end. "Next Row.—-K until 2 remain, Next Row.—P 2 tog, p to end Repeat last 2 rows onee more. Worle 1 ineh st st, finish with a k row. Cast 08. on 17 sts, Next Row.—K 4, p to end, ‘Next Row.—Knit, Repeat'the last 2 rows until work measures 31 Inches from neck edge, finish with a p row. ‘Work 6 rows st st, casting off 10 sts, at the beginning of each kr row Work 4 rows st st ‘ext Row. K until 4 sts remain, Now place needle with these 4 sts at back of sts left on spare needle, and ke taking a st from front needie and back needle tog until the 4 underwrap sts are worked off. Continue. knitting to ‘end of spare needle, (65 sts all on one needle.) Next Row—Purl. Cast off, oF leave for grafting. ‘The Back. Work same as for front until you have completed the p row after nin holes. Cast off, o leave for grafting. To Make Up. Press the st st carefully under a damp cloth an warm leon. With right side of sleeves Tacing You, Join wook at eal fge. Using No. 12 nectes, pick up and We ste Next Row=—Pur Next Row.—K 1, * m1, 2 tog, Re- peat from = fo end. Next Row’ ‘Work 9 rows moss st Join back shire to bod seam and sleeves, amd presa, Us Crochet hook, work a piest edge round neck and cuits this! 1 doable crochet Ist st, * 4 chain, 1 double erochet, Jn dth chain from needle, miss 1 st, 1 double crochet in next st.’ Repeat from "to end. Sew buttons on underwrap, make loops to correspond. Thread rib- bon through holes at waist, tie in a how at the back, thread the bebe ribbon through holes at wristThe New Idea Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9 WHEN BABY ARRIVES--- THE MATINEE JACKET. “White Heather if Angora i needles, ‘small quantity Layette, white. 1 pair knitt No. 10.” 1 small buttons, Measurements,—From shoulder to lower edge, II ins, Sleeve seam, 63 ins. Abbreviations.—K, knit; p, purl; tog, together: sts, stitches; wl "fed, “wool farseard The Back. Using Angora wool, cast on 138 sts Break Angora, join white wool and knit into the back of the sts. Knit 4 plain rows, then commence pattern. 3, * wl fd, k3, wl fe from. to end of row 2nd and Alternate Rows.—Purl Ke tog repeat ard Row.—P 3, * i 1, wl fwd, k 2 ik 2'tog at back, k 2 tog, K 2, wi fwd, K 1, p 3; repeat from * to end of row Sth Row. P.3, * k 2, wl fwd, F 1 2 tog at back, k 2 tog, k 1, wi fwd, 2, p 3) repeat from to end of row. Tih Row.—P 8, ° ke8, wl fwd, k 2 tow at back, k 2 tox, wl fed, k'3, p 3 Fepeat from ® to end of row. th Row.—Purl. These 8 rows complete one pattern. Repeat til work is S patterns deep, Next RowK 1, p 5, * p 2 tof: repeat from ® to last 5'sts, p 4, kel CHL sts). ‘Work in moss st, k 1, p 1 for 12 rows. Cast oft 3 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows, and decrease one st at ‘cach end of the needle in the next and every alternate row 8 times (59 sts). Now work until moss" st. measures Next Row.—Work to within 9 ats of lend of row, turn "Next Row, Work to within 9 sts of end of row, turn. Next Row. Work to end of row Cast off The Right Front. Using Angora, east on 71 sts. Break ‘Angora, join baby ‘wool, and Knit into the back of the sts. "Knit 4 plain rows, immyence pattern Ist Row —K 6, © wl fwd, k 3, i 2 tog at back, k 2 tog, k 3, wl fwd, p 8 repeat from to end of row. 2nd and Alternate Rows.—Purl to last 6 ats, K 6. ‘rd Row.—K 6, * k 1, wl fwd. k 2 tog at back, ke 2 tog, k 2, wl fw KL pd repeat from * £0 end of row Bik Kowa" 6,8 k 2 wl fed ke 2 tow at back, k 2 tom, k 1, wl fwd 1 2, pd; repeat from © to end of row Tth Row-—K 6," k 3, wl fwd, k 2 tog at back, k'2 tog, wl fed, 5, p 8 repeat from ® to end of row ‘8th Row.—Purl to the last 6 sts, k ‘These § rows complete one pattern Work until § patterns deep. Next Row—K 6, * p 2 tog; from * to the last st, K'1 (39 sts) ‘The Yoke. Work in moss st of k 1, p 1, to the last 4 sts, wl fwd, k 2 tog, p 1, Kl ‘Work 13 rows moss st Next Row.—Cast off 8 sts, moss st last tats, wl feed, k2 tog, Bly K 1 See that this Lovely Layette is in Readiness. Next Row.—Work in moss st Next Row.—K 2 tog, work in moss st to end of row. Repeat the last two rows anee, 34 sts, then continue in pat tem without shaping for 9 rows. 10th Row.—Work in pattern to the last 4'sts, wi fwd, k 2 tog, ply K 2 ‘Work 18 rows in patter, Lith Row. Same as the 10th row. Work two rows in pattern Next Row. Cast off 9 sts, Work to end of row. Decrease one st at the neck edge in the next and every follow- ing row till 19 sts remai ‘Work two rows without shaping. Next Row—Work 10 sts, turn. Next Row.—Work back to neck edge. cast off ‘The Left Front. Work as for right front, taking care ve the gatier st border to. the end of the needle. ‘Thus the gin as follows: ist Row.—P 8, © wl fwd 3, k2 tom at back, k 2 tog, i, wl fw, p repeat from * to the last 6 sts, k 6 2nd Row—K 6, purl to end of row. Continue in this manner until work is Spatters deep. Next Row—P 1, * p 2 tog; repeat from” to the last 6 sts, k 6 (39 st). t of F 1, pt, for 18dea Lith Row, off 3 sts, work in pattern to end of row 15th Row—Work in pattern 16th Row.—K 2 tog, work to end of row. Repeat the last’? rows once (34 sts), Work in moss st without shaping Next Row.—Cast off 9 sts, work to end of rovty and continue as given for the right front The Sleeves. Using Angora wool, east on 41 sts. Break Angora, join baby wool, and knit into the back of sts, Work 16 rows in Next Row.—K 1, k twice into the next st, Ke 1, K twice into the next st Fepeat ‘trom’ * to the ast st, k twice Now work in pattern as given for the back of jacket, till sleeve is 7 patterns deep.” Still Keeping the continuity. of the pattern, cast off & sts at the begin ning of the next 2 rows. °K 2 tog at the- beginning and end of every tow until § patterns have been worked from the commencement. Cast off Work another sleeve in way To Make Up. but do not press, all pieces a" damp. cloth ‘and "warn iron > correspond with button-holes ea « damning. needle with a long length of ‘Angora. wool, and. top ‘set into every 2nd st or every ridge around the two fronts and neck of Jacket, Turn and work back, placing the needle in the previous sts’ made with the Angora, This makes a finer and neater fi than double crochet, which may be used if desired THE DRESS. Materials —3 ozs, “White Heather " baby wool, small quantity Angora Lay- elte in white. 1 pair knitting needles, No. 10,1 pair Ne tha press Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9. n moss sf for 14 rows Next Row.—Cast off 4 sts, Purl t end of row Next Row.—Cast off Knit end ‘of rovr Continue in st-st, decreasing one st at the beginning and end of the next and every” alternate. row till there without “decreasing till 'stest” port With right side o nein 1, k 18, work in moss st Kt the last 18 sts, k 18 Next Row.—P 18, work in moss st t ne last 18 sis, p 18, peat the last 2 rows twic Next Row.—K 18, moss st 5, Cas off 25 sts Tor the neck, most si 5, in uding st on needle, K 18. Work on this shoulder for 3 rows, taking eare t keep the five border sts in moss st ith Row.—Work to within 8 sts o sth Row.—Work back to neck edy ‘ith Row.—Work to within 16 studs. 4 small pearl buttons. A quan- 7th Row.—Work hack to neck edge tity pink and green embroidery sill. aat of ‘Measurements.—Length from shoul rk’ other shoulder to correspond, der to hem, 151 ins. Sleeve seam he Pront The Back, rk as for buck til the Lm Using Angora wool and No. 10 {ontinue'as follows sO" 70K # needles, cast on 146 sts. Break Angora, “tat Row.—Cast 0) 25m join white wool, and Knit into the back ‘of cast-on sis, “Knit one plain row anv commence paitern as follows ist Row--P 3, * wi fwd, k 3, k tog-at back, k 2 tog, ke 3, w Fepeat from * to end of Yow 2nd and Alternate Rows. 2nd Row—Ca ard Tow Sed Row—P 3, © k 1, wl fwd, k 2 in? k 2 tog ef back, k 2 tog, K-2, wl fwd,” Gik Row’ 28, toes at 19, p 28 i 1, p a; Tepeat from * fo end of row h Rew.—K 1, ke tog, ke’, mo Sim Rowe? 3, k 2, wl fwd, bey st 17, k 20, 2 tog, el k 3 og ak ack, 2 tf, 1, wl fed) St How. 2 on KB. p'Retepet trom, to end of row. Sth Rew KI Tk Row P 3, kB wl ford, KD st LIT kD ath Row.—P 11th Row. —K 12th Row—P tog at back, K 2 tox, wi twe. K'3, pi repeat from © to end of 10% ‘Sth Row. —Purl ‘These § rows. complete one yattern. Work until 8 patterns deep, then. work ith Row.—P. in stest for 5 ins, ending on'a purl n 1th Row. Change to No. 11 needles, and di for waist as follows'— K'15, * k-2 tog repeat fr ists temain, Kell = 87 se Purl back ofdress, THE SLEEVES.—Using An- {ora wool and No. 11 needles, east on 47 sts. Break Angora, join. white Wool, and knit into the back of the sts, ‘Work 8 rows in moss-st ‘Next Row.—Change "to. No. 10 needies, k 3," I twice into the next st, Rts repeat trom * to the last 2 sis, k 2 Next Row,—-Purl Now, work the 8 pattern rows as given for skirt. Repeat until 2 patterns Seep. Work the first 4 rows of the next pattern, and shape sleeve as follows!— Continue to work in pattern, and cast off 4'sts at the beginning of the next 2rows. Decrease one st at each end of the needle in every row until 4 pat terns have been completed. Cast off To Make Up. Press st-st portion only, and_steam faney pattern," Sew up seains. Sew up shoulder eoams to within an inch of the neck. Sew on press studs and buttons. Embroider roses and leaves along the rmose st yoke at front and on the bands of the sleeves, ‘THE BONNET. Materials—1 oz. “ White Heathe baby Wool.” 1 pair each of No. 10 and No, 11 knitting needles. 14 yds, ribbon 4 in. width. A small quantity of An- fora Layette. Pink and green em- broidery” silk. Meastrements—Round face, 11 ins. Using Angora_wool and’ No. Ul needles; cast on 05 sts. Break Angora, Join baby stool and Knit into the back of easton sts, Work # rows in moss st Change to No, 10 needles, and work in pattern as given for skirt of dress, decreasing one st in the first. row to make 91 sts. Work in pattern until Be patterns deep. Break wool, Join Angora, and knit two tows. Break Angora, join baby wool, and knit to rows, decreasing the number of sts t SL in the last row ‘Shape for Ist How.—* K-11, k 2 tog, repen from * to end of row ‘nd and Alternate Ttows.—Knit, 3rd Row.—*K 10, 2 tog; repent from * to the end of the rovr th Row.—* K 9, ke 2. tog; repeal from * to the end of the row Tth Row.—* K 8, k 2 tog: repea from’ to end of row. sth Row.-* K 7, k repeat from * to the end of the Tith How" K 6, k 2 tog: repeat ipa? SGRatter ete T3th Row." K-65, k 2 tog; repeat from * to the end of ‘the row 15th How." K'4, ke 2 tog; repeat from * to the end of the row. Tith Row.—* K'3, k 2 tom: repeat from * to the end of the row Hoth Kow.—® 2 i 3 tg; repeat from * to the end of ‘the row Bist, Kow-—* KI, k 2 tom; repeat from * to the end of the row. Bind Row.— Knit Break thread, and draw through the remaining sts. "Draw into a circle, and sew crown together as far as the fan pattern. Embroider roses at intervale ‘on the moss st border Attach rinbons, The New Idea THE SHORTTES. Materials.—8 o2. White Heather baby wool, “a small quantity of Angora Layette. 1'yd. narrow ribbon, 1 pair knitting needles, No. 11." Pink ‘and green embroidery silk. “Using baby ‘wool, east on 45 sts, and knit into the back’ of them, ist Row.—K 1, k twice into the next st, K-19, twice into the next st, ke ‘twice into the next st, k 19, ke twiee into the next st, Ke ‘2nd and Alternate Rows.—Knit, 3rd Row.—K 1, k twice into the next st, K 21, Ke twiee’ into the next st, ke Ke'twiee into the next st, K 21, ke twice into the next st, Kl 5th Row.—K 1, k twice into the next st, 28, K tvice’ into’ the next st, K 1 K twice into the next st, k 23, k twice into the next st, Kr Tth Row.—K i, k twice into the next st, k 25, k twee into the next-st, k 1, i 'twiee into the next st, k 25, ke twice Into the next st, Ke 9th Row.—K 1, k twice into the next st, k27, ke bvice’ into the next st, kl Ie'twiee ‘into the next st, 27, ke twice into the next st, Kl Tith Row.—K', k twice into the next st, k 29, k'twiee into the next st, k 1, k twice into the next st, K-29, k twlee int eenest st kL Knit 10 ‘plain rows, then shape for step, K 40, k 2 tog, turn, 8 1, p 11, P 2 tog, turn. * si, k 11, k'2 tog, tum, $4, pli, p 2 tog, tum.* Repeat from’ * to * until there are 49 sts on the noodle. Then work all the sts on to one needle, Work ribbon holes ae follows: — Ist Row—K 2, * wl fwd, k 2 tog; repeat from * to the last st K 1, 2nd Row.—Kait the sts, aid purl the logps tend of tow nit 9 rows in moss st. Break wool, Join Angara, and cast off loosely. Knitting Book for Baby —N To Make Up. Embroider roses and leaves Join’ seam.” "Thread ribhon holes ‘THE VEST Materials—1 oz. “White Heather baby wool, 1 pair No, 9 knitting needles, Measurements.—Length, 10 ins. The Front. Cast on 69 sts on a coarser needle Knit into the back of the sts. Next Row.—* K 2, p 2; repeat from * ending with k 1 ‘Work this tow for Gins, knitting tog in the last row to make 65 sts Now work the & pattern rows as giver for skirt of dress until 3 patterns deen Next Row.—(K 2, p 2) 4 times, k p 1, east off 80 sts,"(k 2p 2) 4 time K 2) po. “Continue on this shoulder in vib ‘ot K 2, p 2 ending with k 2, p,1 through for ‘Sins.’ "Cast off, or leave grafting. Work other shoulder the same ‘The Back, Work as for front, making the rib portion to measure Oi instead of 6 ins Continue as for front, omitting. the shoulder straps To Make Up. Join straps to back of vest. Join side seams, leaving sufficient opening fe the arm-holes. “Crochet "a beading round neck, and a pieot edge round arm-holes. ‘Crochet a length of chain about 1 yard long to thread through Roles at neck THE MODESTIES, Materials.—1} ozs, “ White Heather baby wool in white. 14 yds, narrow rib bon. I pair knitting needles, No. 10. Measurements.—Side fold“The New Idea” Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9 Abbreviations —K, knit; p, purl; st-st, stocking-atiteh} tog, together; wi {wd, wool forward; st, stitches. ‘The Back. Cast on 80 sts, and knit into the back * of thom, then Hit in rb of 2, p 2 for 8 rows. ‘To make ribbon-holes, k 2, * wl fwd, kc 2 tog, k 1. Repeat from 4 to end of Knit, in ribbing for § rows. ‘To shape back, knit to within 12 sts of end of row, turn. Purl to. within 12 sts of end of row, turn. Knit to within 24 sts of end of row., Continue in this manner, working i2 ete. leae each time until’ 8 sts are left. Turn, Knit to end of row. ‘Work 12 rows in st-st, increasing one st in the first row to make 81 sts, then work the § pattern rows aa given for skirt of dress, 6 times. Knit 4 rows in st-st, then shape legs as follows: Cast off 2 sts at the beginning of the next and every row, and end oach row with Ke2 tog, until 83 sts remain. Cast off, oF leave for grafting. ‘The Front. Work as for back, omitting the shaping; thus, after the ribbing is com- pleted, iit 14 rows in st-st, and con- tinue fn pattern az piven for back “To Make Up. Press st-st portion only, steam fancy patter, osing'a damp cloth and warm fron, ‘ihread ribbon at waist. Using wool, crochet a picot edge around legs. THE PETTICOAT. Materials —2) cz. “ White Heather ” baby. wool, 247. narrow ‘ribbon, ir knitting needles, No. 10. nirements~Frem shoulder lower edge, 15 ins. The Front. Commence at lower ede, casting on 120 eta and nit ¢ plain tows ven for act of dred unl you ba ivem fork until you Ecmploted 3 patterns: ‘Thon kai in St until work measares 10% ins fnish- Ing with’ purl ow. k 2 tog: repeat to ext Row—K 6, from’'* to the last’6 sts, k 6 ‘Next Row.—Purl, Next Row.—K 2, * wl fwd, ke 2 tog repeat from’* to the end of the row. ‘ext Row.—Knit the sts, and puri the loops. ee The Yoke, Ist Row.—K 14, then knit in ribbing of (1, p 1) on the next 38 sts, ke 1d. ‘and Row.—K 2, p 10, k 2, rib 38, k 2, P10, k 2 Repeat these two rows till Work’ measures 3 ins, from ribbon-holes. With ‘wrong side of work facing you, work as follows: Ist Row.—K 2, p 10, k 42, p 10, k 2. 2nd Row.—Knit. Repeat the last two rows twiee, Th Row.—K 2, p 10, k 5, cast off 32 sts for neck, kB, 10, k 2. Work on this shoulder for 2ins. © Cast off, or leave. for grafting. Work the other shoulder to-correspond, ‘The Back. Work exaety as for front, omitting the shoolder rape To Make Up. Graft or sew shoulder straps to back of pace "Pres st potion nip tiader a damp doth and "warm iron, Steam, but do not prose fancy patter, Sew up aldo seams, leaving eificient opening for gmtols,Usigwoo and neck, tnd Hiot elgg reand sear bels ek, and a rand afm ‘iad bon through holes aw A Gift for a Lovely Baby. (Continned trom pare 8) ‘9th Row—P 2 tog., purl to last 2 sts, p 2 tog. loth Row.—K 4, * m 1, i 4, 8 1, ie 2 tog. psso, k 4, m 1, k'6. Repeat from * until 15 Sts remain, m1, k 4 51, 2 tog, peso, ke 4, m 1, ie 4. Lith Row.—K 2 tog, Ic to last 2 sts, kk 2 tog. Now work’ the 10 pattern rows as given for skirt, ‘Repeat these 10 rows once. Work 6 rows in st-st. 1th Row—K 27. Cast off 31 sts for neck, I 27. Now work on these 27 sts for left shoulder as follows: ‘Sth Row—Purl, 9th Row.—Knit 10th Row—Purl. 11th Row-—K to within 18'st8 of end of row. 12th Row—Purl back. Cast off. Work other shoulder’ in the same way. ‘The Front, Work exactly as for back of dress until shoulder-shaping is reached, then work 2 more rows before commencing shaping, thus making the front open= ing’a little deeper than the back. ‘The Sleeves. Using Angora wool and No. 10 needles cast on 52 sts. Knit into the back of ‘cast-on sts. Break Angora Change to pink wool and knit 7 rows in garter-st. 8th Row—K 4, * ik twice into the next ati k 2°” Repeat from * to'* to end af row. Now work the 10 pattern rows as asiven for skirt, “Repeat these 10 rows ‘once, then work § rows of the pattern Commence on the 6th row to shape for cleave by casting off 3 sts at the beginning of this row and the 7th, kkeeping the continuity of the pattern, K 2 tog. beginning and end of every row till work is 4 patterns deep. Cast off, Work another sleeve in the same Way, To Make Up—Press lightly with a damp cloth and warm iron; sew up seams, leaving an opening of about fone inch “at neck edge of shoulders, Sew on buttons; make loops to co cespond. ‘Thread needle with Angora Wool and top-sew round into every 2nd. knitted st of neck edge. “Turn ‘work back, placing the needle each st just worked. ‘Thread ribbon B through holes at waist and tie in bow at centre back, THE BONNET. Using Angora wool and No. 11 needles, cast on 102 sts. Knit into the back of sts, Break Angora, join pink wool and knit 6 rows in’ garter-st Change to No. 10 needles and work in patiern as. given for skirt of dress, ‘only, working 3 moss-sts at the be- sinning and end of every row to form a border. Work until § patterns deep, Change to Angora and iit a plain row, decreasing sts to 99. ‘Next Row.—Knit. Break Angora, join pink wool, ‘Next Row.—Knit. Shape for crown as follows: Ist Row.—* K 9, k 2 tog." Repeat to end of row. 2nd and Alternate Rows—Knit. Srd Row—* K 8, k 2 tog? Repeat to end of row. ‘Sth Row.—" K 1, ic 2 tog Repeat to end of row. Continue in this mar her until last row is reached, which Is worked as follows: 19th Row—K 2 tog. all along the row, Draw remaining sts into a small circle and sew down to commencement of pattem. Attach ribbon to bonnet ‘THE SHOETTES. With No. 11 needles cast on 45 sts Knit into thesbacke of sts, Ist Row—K 1, k twice into the next st, K 19, k twice’ into the next st, ie 1, ‘e twice' into the next st, k19, ke twice Into the next st, kel. 2nd and Alternate Rows—Kat, 3rd Row.—K 1, ke twice into the next st, k 21, k twice’ into the next st, i 1, Ie'torice ‘into the next st, 21, ke twice Into the next st, 1. 5th Row.—K I, k twice into the next st, k 23, Ie twice’into the next st, Ie ly k ‘twice'into the next st, k 23, k twice into the next st. le 1 1th Row.—K 1, K twice into the next st, k 25, k twice into the next st, ic I, K ‘twice into the next st, ke 25, k twice into the next st, 9th Row.—K 1, k twice into the next st, ie 27, kc twice into the nox at, i ly k ‘twice into the next st, k 27, k twiee Into the next st, Ie 1. 1th Row.—K 1, ‘k twice into the next st, k 29, k twice Into the next stk 1, ke twice into the next sty i 25, k twice Into the next st, k 1. Knit 10 plain rows, then shape for instep. K 40, k 2 tog, turn, s 1, p Ul, p 2 tog, tum, * 6 1) k 11, ke 2 tog., tum, £1) 11 p 2 tog, tums’ Repeal trom #10 un Poca meee ne ae aes tate Wee ae ee a oe nbghitn dite eB Bat pt we ieee paar aN et eoehas Ter beits Srl pen dm arg pees Eee ent ae Src ae er ae Eh, Scgeatan Sy Rate Rae ie“Tne New Idea” Knitting Book fo Baby—No 9 A BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR SET. ‘THE COAT. Materials.—3) ozs. 2-ply baby wool in white, and. small quantity of Angora Layette in pink. 1 pair No. 9 needles. (small pearl buttons. Pink and green embroidery silk. 1 yd, narrow nibbon. Measurements. — Length from shoulder to lower ede, 17 ins. Width around underarm, 23 ins, Sleeve Abbreviations —K, knit; p, purl; st-st, stocking. stiteh; sts, stitehes; wi fwd wool forward; tox, together: slip; paso, pass slip stiteh over. ‘The Baek, Using Angora wool, cast on 132 ste, break Angora, join baby wool, and knit into the back of cast on sts. Knit 3 Plain rows. Then commence pattern ‘The Patten Ist Row—K 1, * wl fd, k dys 1 2 tog, peso, k 4, wl fwd, 6. Repeat from ® finishing row with I, instead ork 6. nd ‘and Alternate Rows.—Purl fd Row Ke 2, © wl fd Kd k 2 tog, paso, k 3, wl fwd, k 8, repeat from finishing tow with'k 2, instead of ks, sth Row —K 3,5 wl fd k 1k 2 tog, paso, k 2,-wl ford, ke10. from’, finishing row with k 3 instead of k 10, Th Row.—K 4, # wl fwd, kL, s 1, i 2tog, pao, kvl fwd, K'12. Repeat from ®, fishing row with k 4, instead of ke 12, K 5, * wl fwd, 61, k 2 ‘Repeat from ik 5 instead of these Work until 10 ‘patterns deep. Next Row—K 10, * k 2 tog. Repeat from # to the last 10 sts, k 10 (76 sts). 12 rows, complete 1” pattern. Knit rows, Knit 4 rows in st-at, Next Row.—Cast off $ sts. Knit to ond of rove. Next How —Cast of $ sts. Purl to xt Row.—K 2 tog. Knit to the last 2 sts, K 2 tog. Next Row.—P'2 tog. Purl to the last 2 sts, p 2 tog (66 sts). Work the 12 pattern rows twice, be- ginning and ending the Ist row with 12, instead of k 1. Thus the 3rd, thy 7th, and 9th rows will have an extra siteh at the beginning and end of the rows. Knit 6 rows in st-st, Next, Row—K 22. Cast off 22, sts for neck. K 22. Place these shoulder Sts on toa spare neeslle, and leave for rafting. ‘The Right Front. Using Angora wool, east on 72 sts. Break Angora, join baby wool, and kit into the back of the sts, Knit 3 plain rows, Now work the 12 patter rows Coat, Bonnet, Bootees Modesties and Gloves Compose the Outfit. nt How —K 10, + wl fd ts 5g, paso, Ke 4, vel Fd, peat fom ®, finishing’ row with k 1 instead of k 6, 2nd and Alternate Rows— 1 to the last 10 sts, Ke 10. Sh Row. 11 7 ted, 39 ‘og, paso, k 8, wl fwd, 8, Repeat from ® finishing row with ke 2, Instead 5th Row —K 12» wl fd 2 6 2 tog, paso, k 2, wl fwd, k 10, Repeat from finishing’ row with k 3 instead of k 10, ‘th Row—K 13, * wl fwd, k 1, 5 1, 30, k 1, wl fwd, Ke 12. Repeat ishing’ row with K 4 instead of k 12, ‘th Row.—K 14, # wl fwd, s 1, k 2 tog, psso, wl fwd k 1d. Repeat, from ‘finishing row with k 5 instead of k 14. Oth, Ith, and. 12th Rows.—Knit, Repeat these’ 12 rows until 10 pattern: have been complete ‘Next K 10, * k2 tox. Repeat from = to the last 10 sts, k 10 (46 sts). ‘Next Row.—Knit to the last 9 sts, wl fied, k 2 tog, ke, Next 2 rows, knit Knit 5 rows in stat, taking care to keep the 10 border Next Row-—Cast off 2 sts. Work to end of 20%. Next Row.—Knit to the last 2 sts, ke tog. Next Row.—P 2 tog, work to end of row. Al sts, Ist Row.—K 4, wl fwd, k 2 tog, k 4, 4 wl fwd, K 4, 8 1, 2 tog, psso, k 4, wi fwd, K 6, Repeat from, finishing With ke 1, le tog, instead of K 6. 2nd and Alternate Rows.—Purl to the last 10 sts, k 10. Bed Row 11, « wl fwd 6 eB tog, paso, k 3,'wl fwd, KS. Repeat ing row with ke & instead of k 8, sth Row.—K 12, # wl fwd 2, © 1, i 2 tog, paso, fe 2 wl fod, K 10," Re” peat fom finishing row with Kd Instead of 10. Ti Row.—Ke 13, © wl fd, k Ls 1, Xe F tog, peso, Ty fed, e 12 Repeat from’®' ending row with k 5 instead of ie. Sth Row—K 14, * wl fo 9 1,1 2 tog, prsor wl fwd 14. Repeat trom Sing’ sow with 6 Toth nd 1th Rows.—Koit Toth Hew.-"Knit to the last 5st, wifwd, ed tog, k-3. Repeat the frst Brows; beginnins the 1st row with 10 fnatond of 4, wl fwd, 2 tom, ke“The New Idea THE GLOVES, TIE BOOTERS AND BONNET. 10th Row.—Knit to the last 5 sts, wl fwd, k 2 tom, k 8 th and 12th Rows.—Knit. 13th Row—Cast off 14 sts. Knit to end of row. 1th Row.—Purl to the last 2 sts, 2 tog. sth Row.—K 2 tog; knit to end of Wéth Row.—Purl to the last 2 sts, p2 tog, Knit 3 rows in st-st, without ecrensing, and leave these sts'on spare needle for grafting, ‘The Left Front. Work as for Hight front taking care to bring the garter st border to opposite end of the seas, and omit buttonholes on the yoke. The Sleeves. Using Angora wool, cast on 86 sts Break Angora, Join baby wool, and init into the back’ af the sey then knit’ rows in garter st, ‘Next How-—Knit twice into every dx st, omitting’ the last st to increase to st Worle rows in stat, commence ing with a parl row. ‘Then Kall 5 rows int garter "st, Work the 12. rows Of pattern, as given for back of coat, fwiee, then the first rows only of pattern. "Now work in st-st for 9 rows, Zommencing with a purl row. "K 2 tog ‘the beginning, and end of every row ti 98 ota romain. Cast of ‘To Make Up. Graft shoulders together, Then press lightly, using @ damp cloth and warm fon, Join seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew on buitons to correspond with button holes. Work ores and leaves on front cf coat, and on the sleeves. Crochet a beading round neck, and thread ribbon through. “Po mate, ihe waist frm, take ‘a double ‘wool, and work a romning stitch on the wrong side at waist. Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9 ‘THE GLOVES. Materials. — 07. Spl Baby, Wool in White; ‘1 yd. nar- row ribbon 1 pair No. 12 knitting needles; pink and green embroidery ile, Cast_on 64 sts, and knit. 2 plain , Knitting into the Back of cast sts, Knit the 12 pat- tern rows as given for the back of the Coat ‘Next. Row.—Knit the 2nd and Sed sts tog, “reducing to make 43. sts, ‘Next Row —P 2 tog, purl to the last 2'sis, p 2 tog. Next Row—* K 2 tog, wl fwd, ke 25 repeat from '° to end of row. ‘Next Row—Purl. Knit in'scst for 8 rows, then continue as follows ke twiee into the next , K twice into the next st, KTS. ‘and and Alternate Rows.—Pur) 3rd Kow.—K 1S, ke twee into the next st, kd, k twiee into the next st, k 19. ‘sth Rtow.—K 18, k twice into the next st, 6, k'twiee into the next st, k 19, ‘th Row.—K 18, k twice into the next st, k'8, k'twiee into the next st, k 19. ‘sth Row.—K 18, k twice into the next st, 10, k twice into the next st, k 19 ‘ith Row.—K 18, k twice into, the next st, k12, k twice into the next st, ‘Now work in st-st on the 15 sts for thumb for 6 rows. Next RowP'2 tog all along the row, finishing with p 1. Break wool, and drave it through the remaining t= ‘with a damning needle. Join wool and knit ‘Seross “the remaining stitehes. ‘Next Row.—Purl Continue in st-st for 8 rows, Next Row—K 2, kc 2 tog, * 6, i 2 tog: repeat from'*, ending with Ke 2. ‘Next Row —Purl. jext Row—K 2, ie 2 tog, * Ke 5, i 2 tog: Fepeat from '*, ending row with Ie 1 ‘Next Row.—Purl Next Row—K 2, i 2 tog, * ke, k 2 tog: repeat from" to end of row. ‘Next Row—Purl. Next Row—K 2, kc 2 tog, * ie 3, ke 2 tog; repeat from '*, ending row with 2, ie tog. wool, and through the Temaining sts, and sew down side seam. Sew up seam of thumb. Make another Glove in the same way. Press lightly fon the wrong side. Thread 4 yd. of ribbon in each Glove, and embroider Toses and leaves along the top of Glove. THE BOOTE Materials.—A oz. 8-ply baby wool in white. 1 pair No. 11 Knitting needles. 1 yd. narrow ribbon. ‘embroidery silk. Cast on 45 sts, and knit i of them, Ist Row.—K 1, k twice into the next st, Ie 19, twice into the next st, Ke 1 Ke bwiee into the next st, K'19, K twice into the next st, k 1. ‘2nd and. Alternate Rows Knit ard Row.—K 1, k twice into the next st, K 21, K twice’ into the next st, ke 1, twice into the next st, K-21, k twice Into the next st, k 1 ‘Continue in this way, knitting 2 sts ‘more between the increases in the odd rows, until the 1th row is reached. the next Pink and green to the back into the next st, k Knit 10 plain rows, then shape for instep. K 40, k 2 tog, turn, slip 1, p 1, p 2 tog, tum, * slip 1k’, k 2! tox, turn slip 1, pL, p-2'tog, turn.* Repeat from + to * Until there are d7 sts, then work all the sts on to one needle Work ribbon-holes as follows: Ist Row.—K 2, * wl fwd, k 2 tos; repeat from * to the last st, "kL ‘Work the 12 pattem rows as given for back of coat twice, then work in ribbing of k 2, p2 for 8 rows. Cast off Make another bootee the same. Work roses and leaves on the toe Join back seam, Thread ribbon at ankle. (Continued on Inside Back Cover.) ‘THR voDESTIES6 A Delightful Frock for Baby. Next Row—K 4," k 2 tog, k 3. Re- peat from finishing row, ke 4 Cast off To Make Up. ress the at atom wrong side under damp cloth and warm’ iron, Join Shoulders, sew up seama and side same tind press, Sew in sloven, placing seam {o'stam, arranging the fulinas at the top of shoulders” Gaing white wool and fochet hook, work ds. on neck. eg, they rks dows down ef side at placket opening ” inden ine pon. ew on col , commeacing at edge of unde hi arvange it equally en the other aide Sf the open work panel, Sow en press Sada at neck edge, aston under colar ‘Thread te ribbon ‘hewugh the top and Totton row. at waistbant, and make 2 fosetten, sew on each side ef panel Beautiful Knitted Layette. ‘THE MODESTIES. Materials—1 or, of 2ply wool in white; 1 pair No. 10 knitting needles yd. narrow ribbon. ‘The Back. Using No. 9 needles, easton 84 sts. Knit into the back of the ste. Knit in ribbing of k 2, p 2 for 2 Next Row —K 2, « witw, k 2 top, 15 repeat om * to the last sti i Knit in ribbing for 8 rows ‘To shape back: K 46, turn; p 8 turn; k 16, turn; p 24, turn; 'k 92, turn; p 40, tum; 56, turn; p 72, tam; knit to end of row. Knit in stast for 6 rows, increasing ‘once in the first row to make 85 sts. Work the 4 pattern rows as given for skirt of Dress, twice, Work 4 rows in st-st. Work the 4 pattern rows 4 times, Work 4 rows in st-t. Work the 4 pattern rows 8 times. Work 4 rows in st-st. Shape legs as follows: Cast off 2 sts at the beginning of the next and every row, and end each row with k 2 tox, tuntil 87 sts remain, "Cast off, or leave for grafting. ‘The Front, Shaping! thas alee the’ abbing ova plated nie" rows in stort and. con tinue fn pattern as for back. ‘Presa "lightly. Join side geams; araft the two pieces together: ‘Thread non'through hoes ae waist. Crochet Bicol fhe woot “around ‘The New Idea” THE MATINEE coat. Materials—2) 02s, of 2-ply wool in white; 1 pair each of No. 10 and No. AL knitting needles; “Fibrone crochet sill "No. 34; "2. yds. of ribbon, Jin wat ‘green and pink embroidery Measurements-—Lengt, from shout 1 der “to lower edge, sleeve ‘Using No. 10 needles, cast_on 221 ats, Knit into the back of them, then commence pattern. Ist Kow.—Knit. 2nd Row.—K §, purl to the last & sta, ke 8. 3rd Row.—K 10, * k 2 tog, from * to ® to the last 9 ats, k'9. ‘4th Row.—K 10, * pick up and knit the loop ‘before’ the ext stiteh, then Init the stitch; repeat trom * to the last 10 sts, ie 10. Tepeat these 4 rows till work meas- ures 64 inches. Continue in st-st for 24 Inches, taking care to keep the & border sts in garter-stiteh, ‘Next Row.—K 9 * k 2 tog, k 3; re. peat from * to the last 12’ sts, 'k 2 tog, k 10. (180 sts). ‘Next Row.—K 8, purl to the last sts, Ie 8 ‘Make repeat ribbon holes as follows: K 1, * whfwd, Kk 2 tog; repeat from * to the last stitch, Ke 1. ‘Next Row—-Knit the sts and purl the loops, talking care at all times to henit the & border sts, ‘Knit’ rows in st-st, Divide sts for armholes, as follows K 45, placo on stiteh-holder or spare needle Yor right front, east off 3 sts, Ke 84, and place on stitch-holder for ack, east off 3 sts, le 45. sphiork on theae remaining sts for lett ont, Next Row.—Still keeping the 8 bor- der sts in garter-st, purl to end of row. Next Row-—K 2 tog, knit to end of Repeat the last 2 rows 8 times. Continue without, decreasing, keep: ing the 8 border sts in garter-stitel and the remainder in stocking-stitch till, work measures $8 inches from ‘underarm, ending on a plain row. Next How —Cast off § st, puet to Continue in st-st, knitting 2 tog.at the meck edge in every row, till there are 26 sts left on the needle, ‘Next Row.—Work to within 9 ste of ‘end of row, turn. Next Row-—Work back to neck a fext Row.—Work to within 18 sts of end of roe, tum. Next’ Hlow:—Work back to neck edge. Gast of ‘Transfer ets for right front_ to need pnt ewe Soar Jo ‘rool, ahd knit to" correspond with ISA fronts ‘Tranafer ata for back from Molde to’ needle, and knit in stat de: creasing 1 sith a the epinning and hd of the plain rows, 4 times, ‘Contin "without shaping tl’ work from armhale measures “34 inches, ‘iing om a port ow. Knitting Book for Baby—Ne. 9: ‘Next Row.—Purl to within 9 sts of end of row. ‘Next Row.—Knit to within 18 sts of ond of row. ‘Next Row—Purl to within 18 sts of © end of row. ‘Next Row.—Knit to end of row Cast off. . ‘The Sleeves (Both Alike) Using No. 11 cast on 50 ats. | Knit in ribbing of ke 1, p 1 for Linch. Change to No. 10 needles, and ‘work as follows:— x K 2, ® k twice into the next stite 83 repeat from * to the end of row. Next Row.—Purl. : Continue in st-st for 6 rows, increas- ‘once in the last row to make an umber. ‘Then commence pattern. Ist Row.—Knit, 2nd Row.—Puri. Std Row-K 2, 4 k 2 tog: repeat from-* to the last stitch, k 1. 4th Row.—K 2, * pick up and knit the loop before the next titeh, then Init the, stitch; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, ke 2. ‘Repeat these 4 rows until-7 patterns have been completed, then work in for 4 inches. To shape sleeve, cast off 9 sts at the ‘beginning of the next 2 rows, chen 12 tog at each end of the needle in every row till there are #1 sts | ‘on needle. Cast off ‘To Make Up. Press with a damp cloth and warm iron. Sew up seams, sew in sleeves. Crochet a beading around neck. Using bron “ak eechat a pict, edge around entire also | the Sleeves, Thread bon through holes fat neck and waist. Embroider roses ‘on front of Coat, For Baby's Afternoon Outing. 3rd Row-—K 5, m 1, k 2 tog, m1, k2fogm bea, th Rowa"Ka, (m 1, k 2, tog)-3 times, mir 2 Tih HowK 8, (m 1, k 2 tog) 4 times, m7, 2 BK Row—K 2, (m 1, k 2 tox.) 5 times, iy 2. ith Row—K 2, k 2 tog, (m 1, i 1k 1 « 1th Row-—K 6, ke 2'tog, m2, ke tog, 1. ‘26th Row —Knit, Repeat the 20 rows of pattern until you have completed "10 seallops, cast ott“The New Idea Pick up and knit 101 sts along straight edge of scallops. " Knit. in ‘moss-st until the ‘work measures 5 inches. Continue in -moss-st, casting ‘on 6 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows (115 sts). Work 1 inch: th moss-st, then with wrong side of Bonnet facing you, knit Trow. "Work 9 rows moss-st Shape as follows: Ist Row.—K 2 tog, * k 1, ik repeat from * to end (75 ste) Work 9 rows moss-st Ath Row.—* K'2 toz., k 1; repeat from * tovend Work 5"rows moss-st. ith Row.—K'2 tog. all along row. Work 5 rows moseeat (25 sts) 23rd Row—K 1, * k 2 tog.; repeat from * to end, Break wool, run the end through remaining sts, fasten ‘securely. Sew down back t9 Bonnet to the cast-on sis of crown. Sew on wide tibbon tor strings to tie, Sew half-inch ribbon round front’ of Bonnet,” allowing enough slack for the Bonnet to stretch when worn. Using georgette, make small flowers and sew on at intervals along ribbon, 2 tox: A Charming Set for Baby. ales tog: it back, k 2 tog.; repeat from * twee, w-twa. ab 2: A, we fwd, tog. at back, K 1. ‘Sth Row.—K I, k 2 tog, * K 1, wie 2, 2, fd 1 2 Work in ribbing of k 2, p 2 for 5 ‘Cast off rib-wise. Work roses fon toe, join seam, thread ribbons through holes at ankle, A Beautiful Outdoor Set. THE BONNET. Materials.—t 02. 3-ply baby wool in white, “A small quantity of Angora ayette in pink. 1'pair each of No. 10 and No. 11 knitting needles.” ‘Ii yds. ribbon, “tin. width, Pink and green embroidery sill. ‘Measurements. Around face, 11 ins. Using, baby wool and No. 11 needles cast on 98 sts. Knit 3 plain rows, working into the back of east-on sts Next Row.—Purl, Knit 6 plain rows. Change to No. 10 needles. Work the 12 pattern rows as ziven for back of coat, until the 10th Tow of the 4th pattern’ has been com. plate. Breal wool iy angora, and nit 2 plain rows. Break angora, join haby wool, and shape for erawn asf lowa, Inercasing It to make 99. Knitting Boole Jor Baby—No. 9. Ist Row—* K from * to'end of row. 2nd and Alternate Rows,—Knit. 3rd Row.—* K 2, k 2 top; repeat from * to end of row. Continue in this manner, knitting 1 st less between. decreases. until the. Tow is reached, which is as follows: © K 1, k2 tog, '® all along the row. Draw sts info a'small circle and sew down crown for 23 ins. Crochet a bead- ing round sides of bonnet, and thread ribbon through it. "Work clusters of roses around front of honnet. k 2 tog repeat ‘THE MODESTIES. Materials.—1 02. 3-ply_ baby wool in white, 1 pair No, 10 knitting: neeilles, Tyd. narrow ribbon, “Measurements.—Side fold, Sins. ‘The Back. Cast on 81 sts, and ki of them, then work nto the back ribbing of 2, 2, "finishing vow with Ic’ Repeat his cow 8 times, ‘To Make Ribbon-Holes. K 2, # wl fwd, k 2 tog, k 1; repeat from 2, finishing row wit Work in ribbing for 8 rows. ‘To Shape Back. Knit to within 12 ste of end of row, tur. "Purl to within 12 sts of end of row, turn, Knit to within 24 sts of end of row. Continue in this manner, work- ing 12 sts less each time, until, 9 sts are left, turn. “Knit to end. of row. Work in st-st for 12 rows, beginning with a parl row. Knit 8 plain rows, Work the 12 pattern rows as given for back of coat, 4 times. Knit 4 rows in st-st. To Shape for Legs. Cast off 2 sts at the beginning of the next’ and every row, and end each row with Kc2 tog until 28 ts remain. Leave sts on spare needle for raft. ing. ‘The Front, Work ss for buck, omitting the shap- ine aftor ribbing’ has heen completed To Make Up. Press lightly, using a damp cloth and warm iron,” Graft the two" pieces to seams, thread ough holes at waist: Crochet 4 pieot edge round Tess ITED COLLAR FOR BABY'S DRESS. With inside of work facing you, and starting at centre front pick up 37 sts ound neck. Work in mose-st, Ieep- Ing 3 sts in garter-st at both sides for 12 rows. Work 4 rows garter-st, and cast off. If frock does mot fasten in front, cast on 87 and work in the same way, then sew to neck of dress. BABY BOY'S KNITTED BERET. (18 Months.) Materials.—Five 4-02. balls Angora wool; #'No. 8 needles, points both ends, Cast on 90 sts (80'on each needle), and knit into backs, (i in rib of Ke 1, 1 for 4 rounds. Sth Round—* K 9 2 into next stitch; repeat all round, 6th and Alternate Rounds—Knit 7th Round.—" K 10, k 2 into next sty-repeat all round. Continue in this way until 17th round, whieh is * Ic 15, k 2 into next stiteh;’ repeat all round (153 sts now). 18th Round. —* K'15, 2 tog.; repeat all round. 21st Round—* K 14, k 2 tog.; repeat all round, Continue decreasing in this way every alternate round until 2 tog. all round (9 sts). Slip sts on to piece of wool and dra up tightly. Fabten off securely with darning needle. Sports wool may be used if Angora is too expensive. KNITTED POKE BONNET WITH SMOCKING ROUND HEAD. Using 2-ply wool and No. 11 needles, cast on 120 sts, and knit 1 row. 2nd Row—P 2, * k 2, p 4; repeat from *, end k 2, p 2, ‘3rd Row—K 2, * 82, ie 4; repeat from *, end's 2, k 2 4th Row—P 2, * 5 2, p 4; repeat from *, end 2, > 2.” Sth Row-—-K 3, *'s.1 on spare needle, and let it come to trot 3, ton spare needle: 22 fon spare needle, and pass to back; ke 2/0n. spare needle} repeat from end 3." 6th Row.—P 5," k 2 p 4) repeat to last 7, end k 2, b 5. 7th Row—K 5, * 5 2, kc 4; repeat from *, end #2, i 5. sti Row—P 5, * 8 2, 5: repeat from *,end #2, p 5. ‘9th Row —K 3, * 5 2 on spare needle id pass to back, ke 1, k 2 on spare needle, s 1 on spare néedle and leave at front; k 2, ke 1 on. spare: repeat from *, end i'8, Repeat from 2nd to Sth rows twice more, then do 6 rows Imoss-st. Repeat from 2nd to 9th rows. Do 6 rows moss-st, and work # rows bf stocking-st. Next Row.—K 13, k2 together; repeat across, and purl. back, K 12, k 2 tog. repeat across, and puri bback, and work thus, doing I less each time’ between decreasings tll 16 re main, K 2'tog. across. Break wool, and darn’ sts. tog. tightly, and fasten “on ‘wrong side. Sew up eam of crown, ‘The Brim. Cast on, 180 stitches. Knit 2 rows moss-st, then k 8 moss-st, k 2 10g ke 16 moss-st, k 2 tog.; repeat across land be careful to keep moss-st pattern correct. Work 1 row moss, Repeat last 2 rows 5 times more, de- creasing 1 stitch lest each ‘time’ be- tween your decreases. Cast off. Sew to head part, and work row of de over Bonnet wire sewn to the outside of brim to Keep it taut.” Edge with shell or picot edge, and trim with rib- bon. or in sil,The New Idea” Knitting Book for Baby—No. 9. “Knitwear for Men and Boys.” A “NEW IDEA” PRODUCTION. An Attractive 6d. Book of Knitted Designs for All Occasions. Obtainable at All Newsagents— 6d. per Copy. “Knitwear for Men and Boys” (published by ‘The New Idea” office) contains nine excellent designs for garments, covering sleeveless pull- overs, cardigans, pull-overs with long sleeves, and directions for knitting a scarf and gloves. If you cannot obtain this book locally, send 7d. in stamps to Fitchett Brothers Pty. Ltd., 230-236 Stanley Street, West Melbourne, C.3, when a copy will be sent by return. Ask for “Knitwear for Men and Boys No. 1.”