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.

SHAWLS * Christening Shawl is 54" by 54 ins, including border; requires 17oz 3-ply baby wool; tension is 8 sts and 10 rows to the square inch on No. 11 needles, measured over ss. Two pages to one cover, BASHAW1 : $2.50

*Shetland Lace Baby Shawl -*- about 60in square; requires 8 oz. 2-ply Shetland lace wool and one pair no. 6 needles. Gauge is 4 sts and 8 rows to the square inch over a garter stitch worked on no. 6 needles. Two pages in one cover, BAHAW2 : $2.50.

*SIMPLE SHAWL -*- 42" by 42", materials, 12 oz 3-ply yarn and two No. 10 needles. Tension 7.5 sts and 9.5 rows to the square inch. One page in one cover, BASHAW3 : $1.50.

CHRISTENING ROBES *Christening Robe to fit 18 or 20 inch chest. Length 19-20"; sleeve seam 3/4". Materials 4-5 oz 3-ply baby wool; two Nos. 13 and 11 needles; one stitch-holder; three buttons; length of ribbon. Tension, 8 sts and 10 rows to the square inch on No. 11 needles measured over stocking stitch. Two pages in one cover, BAKRIS1 : $2.50.

*Lovely christening robe, designed in a delicate looking lace stitch separated with stocking stitch and lace ladders, has all the traditional fragility of hand-made lace. This style requires Intermediate skill and 7 oz 3-ply baby wool or other washable baby yarn; One pair each of Nos. 10 and 12 needles; 1/4 yard narrow ribbon; 17 yds narrow lace, optional; five small buttons. Two pages in one cover, BAKRIS2 : $2.50.

*Knitted Christening Dress -*- Knitted in 2-ply in a chevron-style lace stitch, with simpler stocking stitch yoke and picot edges; fits 18-19in chest; length 22 in; sleeve 1in. Materials 120gm 2-ply wool or synthetic. Metric needle sizes: 2.25mm, 2.5 mm and 3 mm; 3 buttons. Two pages in one cover, BAKRIS3 : $2.50.

LAYETTES Nature Baby Kimono Recycled Cotton; SKILL LEVEL: Easy. SIZE: 6 months (1 year, 18 months, 2 years). Finished Chest 20 (21, 22, 23) in. [51 (53.5, 56, 58.5) cm] MATERIALS: • Recycled Cotton: 2-3oz, 2 balls (2,3,3); • Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]; • Large-Eyed Blunt Needles BAKIM : $1.50.

*Baby Layette, Lacy Stitch -*- Size chest 21-3/4"; length 10.5"; sleeve 7.14". Requires 3-50gm balls of baby wool or synthetic; one pair size 3 (3mm) needles; 1yd 1/4" wide satin ribbon; 3 yds 1/2" wide satin ribbon; stitch markers and holders. Gauge is 28 sts and 44 rows to 4 square inches using size 3 needles St st. Three pages in one covers, BALAY1 : $2.50.

9-Piece Lace Layette Shawl (45 x 45 in), Matinee Jacket (18" chest), Dress, Angel Top, Booties, Mitts, Bonnet, Vest & Tights. Use baby 4-ply yarn and 4mm knitting needles. Six pages in 3 covers (+ postage) or download BALAY2: $4.00

*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.

Tied Hoodie, Cabled Pullover and Pants, Hat and booties Skill Level: Intermediate. Chest sizes 19.5" to 25.5"; Hat Size 12/18 Mos. 50gm balls organic cotton called for; Needles 3.75 mm) 2 buttons. Done with stockingette stitch and cables stitch. Four pages in two covers, $3.00

*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 : $2.50.

Pint Sized [Chest 46 & 51 cm British measure] striped "dungarees" and jersey. -*- 4-ply baby wool, white and blue; 4 buttons. Use 3.25mm needles. BAPO&P2 : $2.00.

*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 : $3.50.

*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 : $2.00

Baby Boy Suit Trunks & Jersey, seed stitch. Woolcraft 1927 pattern. Materials: 5oz 4-ply wool, 2 No. 8 needles, 4 buttons; elastic. BABYSUIT : $1.50

Baby Dresses Each requires approx. 4oz 3-ply wool, two No. 8 neecles [metal preferred]; stitch holders; 3 buttons; 1-3/4 yds ribbon. Chest width 18ins; length of sleeve 2 in. Woolcraft 1927 pattern. Advanced skills required. Three patterns in five pages, 2 covers. BABYDRES : $4.50

*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.

*Matinee Jacket Plus Booties -*- Fits 16-19" chest; length 8-9"; sleeve 5-5.5" Booties. MATERIALS : 2-3 one-ounce balls in one shade; stockingnet stitch combined with diamond stitch requires No. 10 needles, a large stitch holder. Two pages in one cover, BAJKT2 : $1.50.

*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.

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 : $5.95.

*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. Materials: 3-50gm balls of 3-ply baby wool or nylon; Nos. 4.00 and 3.50 ISR crochet hooks and three buttons. 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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