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NOTES on Tension/Gauge: If your tension is too tight on one set of needles and you have too many stitches to the inch, change to larger needles. If it is too loose and you have too few stitches to the inch, change smaller needles. You must remember to alter the needle size given wherever instructions call for a larger needle if your tension is too tight and and small one if your tension is too loose. This point is vital, if you want any patterns to fit properly when completed.

DRUMMER MILITARY COAT ** This coat is worked in a firm fabric stitch to give maximum protection against winter winds. A double-breasted front can be adapted to boy or girl. Contrast piping is made by working an invisible cast-on method. Shoulder-tabs and a back half-belt give a military impression. SIZES: to fit a 20 [22, 24] in cheat; length at center back 16.25 (17-3/4; 19-1/4] inches. MATERIALS: 10-14 oz double-crepe in main shade A; 3oz in contrast, lB; Two sets Nos. 9 & 11 (ISR) needles; stitch holders. Ten medium buttons; two small buttons. Small quantity of double-knit wool in any colour for casting on (removed afterwards). Two pages to one cover, MILCOAT1 : $3.50

CHEVRON DRESS ** A cleverly striped chevron patterned skirt and neat stocking stitch bodice make a delightful elfin dress, ideal party wear, for a little girl up to four years of age. Full skirt shaped at the waist and the chevron pattern gives a scalloped edge to the hemline. SIZES: To fit 20 [22, 24] chest; length to shoulder, 13-1/2 (15, 16-1/2] in; Sleeve seam, 1-1/2 [2, 2-1/2] in. Figures in bracks [] refer to the 22 and 24in sizes respectively. MATERIALS: 3-4 4-ply crepe in Main Shade A; 2 balls in contrast B; 2 balls in contrast C; 1 ball in contrast D; pairs Nos. 10 and 11 [ISR] needles and three small buttons. Two pages in one cover, DRESSCHEV1 : $3.50.

DIRNDYL SKIRT, EMBROIDERED ** This delightful knitted overdress has a Swiss look about it, and is a pretty way to use embroidery on knitting. Work the flower sprays in bright colours, tapering off to a budded stem at the shoulder. Use long and short stitch on the metals. When knitting is used as a base for embroidery, the usual methods of transferring embroidery designs to fabric cannot be applied and it becomes necessary to use an alternative method; so, trace 6the design onto tissue or tracing paper and tack the actual tracing securely onto the garment. Embroider over the paper, cutting away the surplus paper as the design is worked. The paper under the embroidery can later be eased out with a sharp needle or pin between the stitches. SIZE: To fit 24[ 26, 28] in cheat; length to shoulder 23 [25.5, 27.5] in adjustable. The figures in brackets [] refer to the 26 and 28 in sizes respectively. MATERIALS: 11-15 (28-35 gram) balls double knitting nylonized, main shade A; 2 (28-35 gram) balls contrast B; pairs No. 9 and 10 needles (ISR); embroidery cotton as required; a No. 3.00 (ISR) crochet hook; tracing or tissue paper; stitch holder. Two pages in one cover, GRJMPR1 : $3.50.

CHILDREN TO AGE 12 : CROCHET FOR KIDS

** Two pages in one cover, BYGRSK1 : $3.50.	** Four pages in two covers, BYGRSK2 : $5.95.	** Two pages in one cover, BYGRPOSTP2 : $3.50.
** Two pages in one cover, HSPONCH1 : $3.95.	** Three pages in two covers, BADRS1 : $4.95.
*Baby PRAM SET -*- Chest 18-22"; length 10-12"; leggings 16-19". Knitted in a textured stitch with garter stitch edges and leggings. Leggings have simple ribbed feet to do away with complicated shaping. This style requires Intermediate skill and 13-18 balls of double-knit yarn; one each pair Nos. 8 and 10 needles (UK); a set of four No. 8 needles pointed at both ends; three buttons; and waist-length elastic. Two pages in one cover, BAPRAST2 : $3.50.	*CRAWLERS' Snugwear -*- All stretchy but 18" under arms around chest : undergarments; one piece romper; 2pc Fair Isle suit; stretchy helmets & mittens. MATERIALS: 3-ply baby wool, two No. 10 needles. Six pages in three covers, BAPO&P2 : $6.95.	*Flower-trimmed in simple stockinette stitch, this dress fits 18-20" chest, 14-14.5" length, 1" sleeve. Requires 3oz 3-ply baby wool or nylon; oddments of red and green for embroidery; three No. 13 and two No. 12 needles; stitch-holder; three buttons. Two pages in one cover, BADRS2 : $3.50
*Classic Matinee Coat & Cardigan -*- Both fit 18-22" chest; length 10.5"-11"; sleeves adj. Each requires 3-4oz baby wool or nylon; No. 10, 11 and 13 needles; three and seven buttons. Four pages in two covers, BAJKT3 : 5.95.	*Sailboat Sunsuit -*- Sizes to fit size 2, 4, and 6. Use 3-4 50 gram balls baby cotton yarn main color and one ball white; 2.25 and 3mm needles; two 3/4" buttons. Three pages in two covers, BASUN1 : $4.95.	*Baby Bootie Boutique -*- For a winter baby, booties, moccasins and lace-up boots. Use odds and ends of any 3-ply soft yarn. Need two size 11 needles, 2 buttons for slipper sox, 1/4 yard ribbon for moccasins or boots and 2 yds lace for moccasins. Two pages in one cover, BABOO1 : $3.50.
*Four Tops : Angel Top, Cross-Over Vest, Short Sleeve Cardigan and Bunting. All utilize non-snag patterns, fit babies 18-21" chest and utilize 3-play wool or synthetic yarn. Four patterns, four pages in two covers BA3TOPS : $4.95
CROCHET WITH JUST ONE HOOK	*Cot Cover, Tunesian Crochet -*- Coverlet is approx 37" by 57"; requires 8 oz 3-ply yarn; hooks 4.-0- ISR (UK) and a Tunisian crochet hook. Two pages in one cover BACOT1 : $3.50.
* This cover utilizes both knitting and crochet : the waffle stitch is knitted; the border is crocheted. Cover is 37" by 21.5"; materials 11 balls baby 3-ply yarn; No 3 knitting needles (UK) and No. 4.00 ISR crochet hook. NOTE: Yarn is used double throughout. Two pages in one cover, BACOT2 : $3.50.	*CROCHETED Christening robe with long lacy skirt and ribbon trim. Fits 18-20" chest; length 28"; sleeve seam 1". Requires 9 balls 3-ply baby yarn, one 4.50ISR crochet hook, six small buttons; 4 yds 1" wide ribbon and 2 yds narrow ribbon. Two pages in one cover, BACRIS4 : $3.50.	*Crochet Three baby bonnets -*- Use mercerized crochet cotton #10; ribbons. Four pages in two covers, BABON1 : $4.95.
*Hooded Hug-Me-Tight Cardigan -*- Make for 20-22" chest 10-11.5" length; 6-7.5" sleeve. the body of the jacket is knitted in one piece, and then divided at the armhole. Then the hood is made separately and sewn on. Two pages in one cover, BAHUG1 : $3.50.	*Dress Up Suit -- Tunic & Pants -*- For a simple outfit this 2piece crocheted tunic and pants is appropriate for spring and fall. Pattern requires 6-9 oz crepe wool; a no. 3.50 (ISR) crochet hook; 4 small buttons and 3/4 yard elastic. Two pages in one cover, BATUN1 : $3.50.	*Hooded Carriage Set and 3-piece (1 top, 1 shorts and 1 trousers) playsuit, crocheted in multi-color clusters, rounds and single crochet. Sized for 18-19" chest, leg seam 9"; sleeve 5". Tension 11sc & 12 rows = 2". Five pages in three covers, BACARSET3 : $6.95.

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