HOW TO KNIT A HAT LIKE PRINCESS MARGARET'S.

Princess Margaret in a Christian Dior gown.

People have always been starved for a royal role model and Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, filled the gap in the mid-20th century. She was quite the fashion trend-setter and social topic of conversation, sometimes not all that positive. Heavy is the head that doesn't wear the crown, as Prince Andrew and Prince Harry have proved. While the next-in-line sibling must be proper at all times, the younger one is a bit more free to have fun and make mistakes. In Margaret's case, she was also the prettier sister (well, the same can be said for the brothers, Charles and Andrew!). Not to say that Elizabeth hasn't always been a very attractive woman.

Sisters Margaret and Elizabeth as teenagers.

I hate to break it to you, but the hat I'm presenting is hardly an elegant fashion statement. Apparently, Margaret was seen wearing something along these lines, and young women throughout the Commonwealth copied it. 

HOW TO KNIT A HAT LIKE PRINCESS MARGARET'S.

The Sunday Mail (Brisbane, Qld. Australia ), 21 September 1952. Click here for link.

PRINCESS MARGARET is the unchallenged fashion leader for Britain's younger set. Whenever she wears a new hat, thousands of young women make haste to copy it. If you want to be in the Royal fashion and wear a hat like Princess Margaret's, here is your opportunity.

Here are instructions for knitting a saucy little flower-pot model that captured fashion headlines when the Princess wore it recently.

Materials required: 2oz 3 ply fingering wool; pair No 10 (US 3, 3.25 mm)needles.

Measurements: All round head, 21in: top rim circumference, 12in.

Tension: 7 sts to an inch; 7 rows to an inch.

And here is the finished hat knitted by our knitting expert.

Cast on 149 sts, using 2 balls of wool and working with double wool through out.

1st row: Kl, *wf, slip1 as if for purling,K tog. Repeat from * to end of row, ending K1.

2^nd row: Kl, *wf, slip1 as if for purling,K tog. next st and the long st, which is over it. Repeat from * to end row, ending K 1. (This is brioche pattern.)

Repeat 2nd row for 2½in (18 rows).

Next row:.* K 2 tog. Work in patt to end row,ending K 1. Repeat this row from* 16 times, leaving 132 sts on needle.

Next row: Work in patt. Ending K 1.

Work a further 8 rows, till work measures 4½ in from edge.

BRIM SHAPING – Work 62 sts in patt. Turn.

Work back 32 sts. Turn.

Work 24 sts. Turn.

Work back 18sts. Turn.

Work 12 sts. Turn.

Work back to end row,ending K 1.

Next row: Work in patt throughout.

CROWN: 1st row: K 2 tog throughout row, leaving 66 sts.

2nd row: P throughout row.

3rd row: K 1,inc 1 st into 2nd st and every other st except last 2 sts,K (98 sts on needle).

4^th row:K 1 * wf, slip1 as if for purling, K 2 tog. Repeat from* to end row, ending K 1.

5^th row:K 1 * wf, slip1 as if for purling, K tog next st and long st, which is over it. Repeat from * to end row, ending K I.

Repeat 5th row for 2 in (14 rows). Cast off. Join two back edges together, holding flat between fingers, with a flat overstitch. Do not raise seam.

Roll over ½ in of crown top and sew inside with matching wool.(Do not press.) Attach a length of ribbon velvet round nipped crown of hat and tie bow in front or at back. This hat clings to the head because of solid texture of the brioche knitting, but if a lining is required, use a length of any lining fabric 5 in wide by 22 in long. Join to inside brim edge of hat and arrange in flat pleats where the crown begins. If making the hat smaller or larger, always cast on sufficient sts to be divisible by 3 with 2 over.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/98356093?searchTerm=knit%20princess%20margaret&searchLimits=l-illustrated=true

The Mandarin Hat

Another smart knitted hat from Trove, published in The Sunday Mail, 12 May,1935. It is knitted in the round with sport-weight yarn on smaller needles than you might normally use, which creates a thick fabric. The narrow brim is wired to give it a perky edge.

The edited pattern follows: 

THE MANDARIN HAT

The Sunday Mail (Brisbane, Qld. Australia), 12 May 1935.

This smart little mandarin hat is quite simple to make and is cleverly wired to give a special tilt and becoming suggestion of a brim. The ribbed edge makes the hat fit snugly and grip well. Two ounces of 4 ply wool (sport weight), a set of 4 No. 11 (US2 or 3, 3.0mm) knitting needles, pointed at both ends,and one yard of thick round hat wire are required for the making.

Measurements: Depth from top of centre of crown to edge of band 10-1/2 inches: size round head 16 inches, stretching to fit.

Tension: 7 stitches to 1 inch in width, and 11 rows to 1 inch in depth.

Abbrev.: K, knit; p, purl- sts., stitches; st-st. stocking stitch: tog., together: rep., repeat; dec, decrease or decreasing. Always work into the back of all cast-on stitches to produce firm edges. Begin at the outer edge of crown.

Cast on 132 sts., on three needles (44 on each of 3), then work round with 4th needle as follows:— 1st and 2nd, rounds— *K, 2, p. 2. rep. from* all, round; 3rd and 4th rounds— *p. 2, k. 2, rep. from * all round. Rep. these 4 rows twice more (12 rounds in all).Now k. 12 plain rounds, then rep. the first4 the shaping for the top. 1st round — K. every 10^th and 11th sts. tog. (120). 2nd and every alternate round— K. without dec. 3rd round.— K. every 9^th and 10th sts. tog. (108).5th round.— K. every 6th and 9th st-sts.tog. (96).7th round— K. every 7th and 8th sts tog- (84). 9th round.— K. every 6th and 7th sts.tog. (72). 11th round.— K every 5th and 6th sts. tog. (60). 13th round.— K. every 4th and 5th sts. tog. (48). 15th round.— K. every 3rd and 4th sts. tog. (36).K- 5 rounds without dec. 21st round.— K. every 2nd and 3rd sts. tog. (24). K. 5 rounds without dec 27th round.— K. 2 tog. all round(12) K. 5 rounds without dec. 33rd round.— K. 2 tog. all round (6). 34th round.— K. 6 Cut wool,leaving a short length, thread into a wool needle,then slip through the remaining ,draw up and darn in end. For the band, begin at the outer edge to fit round the outer edge of the crown. Cast on 132 sts. (44 on each of 3 needles) and work round with the of 3 needles)

and work round with the 4th needle as follows:— Work the first 12 rounds in pattern as on the crown. Then k. every round in plain, but shape as follows: — 13th round.— K. every10th and 11th sts. tog. (120).K. 11 rounds without dec. 25th round.— K every 9th and 10th sts. tog. (108). K 9 rounds without dec. 35th round. — K 2, k. 2 tog. * K. 15,k. 2 tog. Rep. from *. finishing k. 2 tog., k. 2 tog. -100 sts.). Now work 9 inch in k. 2, p. 2 rib,then cast off in the rib. but not tightly. Press work on wrong side with a warm iron and damp cloth. Sew outer edge of band to outer edge of crown on wrong side:press seam. Now join the wire in a circle measuring 9 inches in diameter, then slip wire into crown when it meets the band. Join the wire together by binding with strong thread.

Marie Scarf and Beret

The 1930s was an era of snappy little hats. Look at these cuties -- they're like head jewelry!      

        
I remember my mother saying that her mother would make  coats for herself and Mom. She'd take the leftover fabric to a hatmaker to make a jaunty matching hat.                             





Here's a knitted beret with a matching scarf from 1938, published in The Queensland Times, through the Trove collection.
 And here's my brushed-up version. 

"MARIE" SCARF AND BERET.

The Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld., Australia), Monday 11 April 1938.

This is a very cosy set for winter mornings, and, made in brightly-coloured wool, will add brightness and chic to your costume for the remainder of the winter.

Using 3-ply super (probably sock weight), you will require: For the beret, l oz. medium, l oz.. dark, small quantity light. For the scarf, l oz. medium, 2 oz. dark, small quantity light, 2 bone knitting needles, No. 9 (US5, 3.75mm.); bone crochet hook, No. 12.

Measurements: The beret: round the lower edge, 21 inches; depth from centre crown to lower edge, when finished, 7 in. The scarf: length not including fringe, 50 in.; width, 9 in. Always knit into back of each cast-on stitch.

The Beret

For a section.-- Using dark, commence at point, casting on 3 stitches,

First 2 rows: Knit.

3rd row: K 1, k 2 into next st, k 1.

Next 3 rows: Knit.

7th row: K2 into first st, knit until 1 remains, k 2 into last st. Repeat from * 11 times (28 stitches).

Knit 28 rows garter-stitch. Cast off. Make two more sections in same way with dark wool, then make three with medium wool.

The Scarf.

Using dark, cast on 26 stitches. Knit in garter-stitch until work measures 50 in. when pressed. Cast off. Knit another strip in same way with dark wool, then knit one with medium wool.

To Make Up.

Press all pieces lightly on wrong side under a damp cloth with a hot iron.

The Beret.-Sew the sections together, alternately one medium and one dark. Using light wool work knot stitch (or close chain-stitch) over the join where the sections are sewn together. Using dark - wool finish lower edge with three rounds of d.c drawing into size required.

The Scarf.-Sew the strips together, the medium one in centre with a dark one each side. With light wool work knot-stitch over the joins. For the fringe, cut wool into 6-inch strands, and knot into ends of the scarf, using colour to correspond with each section.

TROVE #9 -- BABY DOLL'S KNITTED LAYETTE -- FOR CHRISTMAS JOY.

This pattern from Trove is relatively modern - 1971. There are seven pieces: dress, matinee jacket, bonnet, bootees, vest and panties, and tiny shawl or cot-cover, sized for a 12" doll.

This is a particularly pretty set, don't you think? Click here for the original Trove article from the Australian Women's Weekly. Scroll down for my copy, edited for easier reading. I use KnitPicks Palette sock/fingering yarn and US3 needles.

BABY DOLL'S KNITTED LAYETTE – For Christmas joy: knit a baby doll's layette.

The Australian Women's Weekly, 24 November 1971.

DRESSED UP FOR OUTINGS, JUST LIKE A REAL BABY.

What little girl wouldn't love to find this real baby doll with its very own wardrobe of baby clothes in her Christmas stocking? There's still plenty of time to knit the seven-piece outfit: dress, matinee jacket, bonnet, bootees, vest and panties, and tiny shawl or cot-cover, all in a pretty lacy stitch that's easy to do.

Materials: Layette - 7 balls Patons Baby Silversheen; 1 pair No. 10 (US3, 3-3.25mm) Disc knitting needles; 3mm (No. 11), Disc crochet hook; 3 small buttons for dress; length of round elastic for pants.

Measurements: To fit 12in. doll; shawl, 17in.by 17in.

Tension: 7½ sts. to 1in. over st-st.

SHAWL – Cast on 139 sts. and k 7 rows. ** 8th Row (right side facing):K 6, k 2 tog.,k 3, * y fwd.,k 3, k 3 tog.,k 3, rep. from* to last11 sts., y.fwd., k 3,k 2 tog., k 6. 9^th Row:K 5, p 5, * y.r.n., p 8, rep. from* to last11 sts., y.r.n., p 6, k 5. Rep.8th and 9th rows once, then 8th row once. 13^th Row: K 10, * y.fwd., k 8, rep. from* to last ll sts., y.fwd., k ll. ** Rep. from** to ** 25 times. K 6 rows. Cast off.

MATINEE JACKET – Jacket is worked in one piece to underarm. Cast on 184 sts. and k 7 rows. Work as for shawl from** to ** 5 times.

Next Row:K 5, * k 2 tog., rep. from* to last 5 sts., k 5 - 97 sts.

Next Row:K 5, p 1, * y.r.n., p 2 tog., rep. from* to last 5 sts. ,k 5.

Next Row:K 5, sl.1, k 1, p.s.s.o., k to last7 sts., k 2 tog., k 5.

Next Row:K 5, p to last 5 sts., k 5. Rep.last2 rows once, omitting dec.

Divide for armholes – Next Row: K 5, sl.1, k 1, p.s.s.o., k 16, cast off 4 sts., k 41, cast off 4 sts., k 16, k 2 tog., k 5. Cont, on last 22 sts. for left front.

1^st and 3^rd Row: K 5, p to last st.,k 1.

2^nd Row:K 1, sl.1, k 1, p.s.s.o., k to end.

4^th Row: K 1, sl.1, k 1, p.s.s.o., k to last7 sts., k 2 tog., k 5. Rep.last 4 rows 4 times— 7 sts. Dec.at armhole edge in foll. alt. rows twice — 5 sts. K 25 rows. Cast off.

BACK – Cont, on next 41 sts. Dec. at each end of alt. rows until 19 sts. rem. Work 1 row. Cast off. Join yarn to rem. Sts. and work right front to match left front.

SLEEVES – Cast on 28 sts. and k 7 rows. Cont, in st-st., inc.1 st. at each end of 3rd and foll. alt. rows until there are 36 sts. Cont. without shaping until side edge measures2¿in. From beg., ending with a purl row.

To Shape Raglan: *** Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.

3rdRow: K 1, si.1, k 1, p.s.s.0., k to last 3 sts., k 2 tog, k 1.

4thRow: K 1, p to last st., kl.*** Rep.3rd and 4th rows until 10 sts. rem. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP – With a slightly damp cloth and warm iron, press lightly. Using bk-st., join sleeve seams and sew in sleeves. Sew neck band in position, placing join at centre back. Using2 strands of yarn Using 2 strands of yarn 2yds. Long, make a twisted cord. Thread cord through holes. Make 2 pompons and attach to ends of twisted cord as shown.

DRESS FRONT – Cast on 75 sts. and k 1 row. *?.* 2nd Row (right side facing): K 1, k 2 tog.,k 3, * y.fwd., k 3, k 3 tog., k 3, rep. from* to last6 sts., y.fwd., k 3, k 2 tog., k 1. 3^rd Row:K 1, p 4, * y.r.n., p 8, rep. from* to last6 sts., y.r.n., p 5, k 1. Rep.2nd and 3rd rows once, then 2nd row once. 7^th Row:K 5, * y.fwd.,k 8, rep. from* to last6 sts., y.fwd., k 6. ****Rep. from ***» to **** 8 times. Next Row: K 4, * k 2 tog., rep. from* to last 3 sts., k 3 - 41 sts. *****Work 5 rows st-st. To Shape Raglan: Work from *** to *** of sleeves of matinee jacket once,then rep.3rd and 4th rows until 25 sts. rem., ending with a 4th row. To Shape Neck- Next Row: K 1, si.1, k 1, p.s.s.o., k 7, cast off 5 sts., k 7, k 2 tog., k 1. Cont, on last 9 sts., dec. at armhole edge (as before) in alt. rows twice, at same time dec. at neck edge in every row 4 times - 3 sts. Work 1 row. Next Row:K 2 tog., k I, turn, p 2 tog. Fasten off. Join yarn to rem. sts. and complete to match other side.

BACK – Work as front to *****. Work 3 rows in st-st. Divide for Back Opening - 1^st Row: K 19, k 2 tog., turn. Cont, on these sts. 2^nd Row:K 1, p to last st., k 1. To Shape Raglan - 3rd Row: Cast off 2 sts., k to end. Cont, in st-st., dec. at armhole edge (as before) in alt. rows until 8 sts. rem. Work 1 row. Cast off. Join yarn to rem. sts. and complete to match other side, omitting k 2 tog. in 1st row.

SLEEVES – Cast on 32 sts. and k 1 row. Work 4 rows st-st. To Shape Raglan:Work from *** to *** of sleeves of matinee jacket once, rep. 3rd and 4th rows until 8 sts. rem. Cast off.

COLLAR – Make2. Cast on 39 sts. and k 1 row. Work as from**** to **** for dress once. Cast off. TO MAKE UP – With a slightly damp cloth and warm iron,press lightly. Using bk-st., join side and sleeve seams and sew in sleeves. Using 3mm (No. ll) hook, work1 row d.c. around back opening,working 1 ch. button loops along right side. Sew on collar pieces and buttons. Press seams.

VEST FRONT AND BACK – Cast on 39 sts. and k 7 rows. Work from **** to **** of dress twice. To Shape Armholes-1st and 2nd Rows: Cast off 3 sts., patt, to end. Cont, in patt., dec.at each end of every row until 25 sts rem. Next Row:K 2 tog., k 1, patt, to last 3 sts., k 1, k 2 tog. Next Row: K 2 tog., y.fwd., patt, to last 2 sts., y.fwd., k 2 tog. Cast off.

STRAPS – Make 2. Cast on 22 sts. and k 7 rows. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP – With a slightly damp cloth and warm iron, press lightly. Using bk-st., join side seams, sew on straps.

PANTIES FRONT AND BACK – Beg. at top edge. Cast on 39 sts. and k 7 rows. Work as from****to ****of dress twice. Working in g-st., cast off 9 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. Next Row: (K 2 tog.) twice, k 13,(k 2 tog.) twice. Next Row: K 2 tog., k 13, k 2 tog. Next Row: (K 2 tog.) twice, k 7 (k 2 tog.) twice. Next Row: K 2 tog.,k 7, k 2 tog. Dec. at each end of next 2 rows- 5sts. K 8 rows. Cast off. Using flat seam, join side seams.

LEG BANDS – Right side facing, k up 40 sts. evenly between 2 crotch pieces. K 3 rows on these sts. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP – Using a flat seam, join crotch seam. Thread elastic through waist. Press seams.

BONNET – Cast on 66 sts. and k 1 row. Work from **** to **** of dress 5 times, dec. once at each end of last row. To Shape Crown- 1^st Row:* K 6, k 2 tog., rep. from * to end. 2^nd and alt. rows: K 1, p to last st., k 1. 3^rd Row:* K 5, k 2 tog., rep. from * to end. 5^th Row:* K 4, k 2 tog., rep. from* to end. Cont. dec. in this manner until 8 sts. rem. Break yarn. Thread end through rem. sts.,draw up tightly and fasten off securely.

TO MAKE UP – Using flat seam,sew up back seam for 2in. from crown. Press lightly. Using 2 strands of yarn 24in.long, make twisted cord ties and attach to front corners.

BOOTEES – Cast on 39 sts. and k 1 row. Work from****to ****of dress once. Next Row: K 1, k 2 tog., k 3,* y.fwd., k 3,k 3 tog., k 3, rep. from* to last6 sts., y.fwd., k 3, k 2 tog., k 1 - 35 sts. Next Row: Kl,* y.r.n., p 2 tog., rep. from * to end. Make Foot: K 22,turn. 2^nd Row:K 9, turn. K 10 rows on these 9 sts. Break off yarn. Join in yarn where sts. were left. Next Row: K up 5 sts. along side of instep, k 9, k up 5 sts. along other side of instep, k rem.13 sts.- 45 sts. Work 5 rows on these sts. To Shape Toe - 1st Row: K 2 tog., k 19,k 3 tog, k 19, k 2 tog. 2^nd Row: K 2 tog,k 17, k 3 tog., k 17,k 2 tog. Cont, dec. in this way until 29 sts. rem. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP – With slightly damp cloth and warm iron, press lightly. Using flat seam, join foot and leg seams. Using 2 strands of yarn, 30in. long, make twisted cords, thread through holes at ankles. Make 2 small pompons and attach to ends of cord. Press seams.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/43739303/4886966

TROVE #8 -- A DOLL'S KNITTED OUTFIT. – HOW TO MAKE A SMART ONE.

Here are the directions for a nice set of knitted clothes for a large doll. The pattern doesn't tell how large the doll is, but says the dress is 14" long. The first pattern is for a coat and bonnet. The second one is for a dress, undershirt, panties, and socks. I am searching the Trove files for the original coat pattern. I found it some time ago and made an edited copy, but try as I might, I can't find a complete Trove entry. It only shows the bonnet part, but does not have the coat directions or photo selected for editing. Click here for the coat and here for the other garments.

Here are my edited copies of the two patterns, with pictures. You will need US5 (3.75mm) needles for all the pieces except the socks, which use US1 (2.25mm) needles. The yarn is a light fingering weight -- I always use KnitPicks Palette.

A DOLL'S KNITTED OUTFIT. – HOW TO MAKE A SMART ONE.

The Age (Melbourne, Vic., Australia), Friday 5 June 1931.

How very smart your doll would look in some prettily-made woollies like these, wouldn't she? If you like knitting, as most girls do, this will making the various clothes for your doll by following these instructions. Should you feel very energetic. you might dress a doll for a bazaar and make quite a good sum of money. This doll has a bonnet and coat, a frock, singlet, modesties and socks. For the bonnet and coat you will need 2 ½ ounces of 4-pIy knitting yarn, a small ball of brush wool, two No. 9 (US5) needles, a small piece of millinery wire, four small pearl buttons and one 1 ¾ yard. of narrow ribbon. For the frock,1 ½ ounces of 3-ply knitting yarn, five tiny pearl buttons, a steel crochet hook (No. 1 size) and one ¾ yard of ribbon (this is for the sash). Then the singlet, modesties and socks will take 1 ½ ounces of 2-ply knitting yarn, ¾ yard of narrow ribbon, a small piece of elastic, and you will want two No. 9 (US5) needles and a pair of No. 14 (US1) steel knitting needles. The directions given here, will make garments 14 inches in length.

Abbreviations. — K., knit; P., purl; dec.,- decreasing; tog., together; stocking St., stocking stitch; St., stitch. To increase, knit twice into the same stitch, first into the front and then into the back; This does not leave a gap. Crochet Abbreviations. — D.c., double crochet; ch., chain.

THE COAT.

The Back.— Cast on 66 sts. and knit 9 rows in plain- knitting, working the first row into the back of the stitches to make a firm edge. Continue in stocking-stitch until work measures 5 inches, ending with a p. row.

Next Row: K. 1, k.2 tog. Repeat from to end of row (44 st.).

K. 4 rows plain and continue in stocking st. for 1inch, ending with a p. row.

Make armhole curves. Cast off 2 sts. at beginning of each of the next 2 rows, then dec. at both ends of the needle on every alternate row until 32 sts. remain.

Continue without dec. for 8 rows, and cast off.

The Left Front. — Cast on 30 sts. and k. 9 rows plain, working the 1st row into the back of the sts. 10th Row: K. plain.

11th Row: K, 6, p. 30. Repeat these rows until the work measures 5 inches, ending with a p. row.

Next Row: K. 1, k. 2 tog. Repeat to within last 6 sts., k. these.

K. 4 rows plain. Continue in stocking st for ¾ of an inch, ending with a p. row.

Make armhole curve. Cast off 2; k. to end.

Next Row: K. C, p. to end.

Next Row: K2 tog ., k. to end. .Repeat last two rows once, leaving 22 sts. Work 8 rows in stocking st. Cast off 8 sts at neck end, p. to end.

Turn, k. to within last 2 sts., k. 2 tog.

Turn, p. 2 tog., p. to end.

Repeat last two rows twice and cast off.

The Right Front. — Cast on 36 sts. K 9 rows plain.

10th Row: K.

11th Row: P. 30, K6. Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 5 inches, ending with a p. row.

Next Row: K. 6, *k. 2 tog., k. 1. Repeat from to end.

K. 2 rows.

Next Row: K to within last 4 sts,, cast off 2 (for first buttonhole) , k. 2.

Next Row: K 2, cast on 2, k. to end. (Make a buttonhole on every 4th and 5th rows. This will not he referred to again.) Continue in pattern for ¾ of an inch, ending with a k. row. Cast off 2, p. to within last 6 sts., k. 6.

Next Row: K. to within last 2 sts., k. 2 tog.

Next Row: Work in pattern. Repeat last 2 rows once.

Work 8 rows in pattern. Cast off 8 at neck, k. to end.

Turn, p. to within last 2 sts., p. 2 tog.

Turn, k. 2 tog., k. to end.

Repeat from once. Cast off.

THE SLEEVES AND COLLAR. — For the sleeve cast. on 20 sts and k. 10 rows plain. Then work 3 rows in a ribbing of k. 1; p. 1. Continue in stocking st. for 4 rows. *Increase at both ends, of next row. Work 4 rows in stocking st. Repeat from * once. Work 4 more st. st. rows. Cast off 2 sts. at beginning of each row until 10 remain. Cast off.

For the collar, cast on 40 sts. K. 2 rows in. a ribbing of k. 1, p. 1. Work 3 rows plain. Next Row: *K. 4, make 1. Repeat from * to end. Work 3 rows plain. Repeat from * to * once more. K. 4 rows and cast off. Sew up the sides and shoulders of coat. Make up the sleeves and stitch into armholes. Sew ribbed edge of collar to neck on right side. Press and turn back. Work round the buttonholes and sew on buttons to fasten. Crochet a row of d.c. round the edge of cuffs and collar with the brush wool.

THE BONNET. – Cast on 48 stitches. Work in stocking stitch, for 3 inches, and end on a p. row.

1st row of shaping: *K.5, k. 2 tog. Repeat from * to end.

Work 2 rows without shaping.

4th row; *p. 4, p. 2tog., repeat from * to end.

Work 2 rows without shaping.

7th Row: *K. 3, k. 2 tog. Repeat from * to end.

Work 2 rows without shaping.

10th Row: *P. 2, p; 2 tog. Repeat from * to end.

Work 2 rows without shaping.

13th Row: *K. I, k. 2 tog. 1 Repeat from * to end. Cut wool and draw through sts. on the needle.

To make the turned-back front; hold wrong side of work towards you, pick up and k. through every cast-on stitch (48) . P the next row. Continue in stocking st. for a depth of one inch. Then on the next knit 1 row, k. 14, cast off 20, k. 14. Work on the last 14, passing the first 14 on to a safety pin. Work in stocking stitch; dec at both ends of needle every k. row until 2 st. remain, then draw wool through the remaining sts.

Join wool to the opposite side and p. next row. Complete this point to match the first. Sew up edges of bonnet from centre back as far as the decreasing for the back, leaving the front straight part free. Work | a row of d.c. with the brush wool round the neck. Then work a row all across the turned back. front, covering the wire, working 3 d.c. into the points for turning. Bend the wire sharply at all corners. Fold back the front and ease the wire to the width of the work before cutting off the ends of the wire. Make a I small rosette of the ribbon for each side of the bonnet and use the remainder for strings.

 

A DOLL'S KNITTED OUTFIT. – HOW TO MAKE A SMART ONE.

The Age (Melbourne, Vic., Australia), 12 June 1931.

The following details, together with directions for the bonnet and coat given last week, complete the instructions for making a doll's knitted outfit. For the frock, 1 ½ ounces of 3-ply knitting yarn, five tiny pearl buttons, a steel crochet hook (No. 1 size) and one ¾ yard of ribbon (this is for the sash).

The singlet, modesties and socks will take 1 ½ ounces of 2-ply knitting yarn, ¾ yard of narrow ribbon, a small piece of elastic, and you will want two No. 9 (US5) needles and a pair of No. 14 (US1) steel knitting needles. The directions given here, will make garments 14 inches in length.

THE FROCK.

THE FRONT. — Cast on 91 sts. and work in moss stitch (k. 1 and p. 1 alternately in every row, so that a plain stitch comes over a purl stitch and a purl one over a plain stitch in the following rows). Continue in moss stitch for one inch, then go on in stocking st. until the skirt measures 3 ½ inches from the beginning, ending with a k. row.

Next make a row of holes. 1st Row: K. 2, *wool forward, k. 2 tog.; repeat from * to end.

2nd and 3rd Rows: K.

4^th Row: *K. 2 sts. tog.; repeat from * to end,: leaving 46.

Continue in stocking st. for 2 inches, ending, on a p. row. Cast on 2 sts. at the beginning of each of the next 2 rows.

3rd Row: 5 moss sts, k. to within last 5 sts., k. in moss st.

4th Row: 5 moss St., p. .to within last 5 sts., work in moss 1 st. Repeat the last two rows twice.

9th Row: 5 moss St., k. 11; moss st. 18, k. 11. moss st. 5.

10th Row: Moss st. 5, p. 11, moss st. 18, p. 11, moss st. 5. Repeat, last 2 rows once.

13th Row: Moss st. 5, k. 11. moss st. 4. Put remaining sts. on to a spare needle for the present.

Then moss st, 4, k. 11, moss st. 5.

Repeat the last 2 rows twice. Cast off. Join wool to neck end of remaining sts. Cast off 10 for front of neck and finish the other shoulder to match the first one. Cast off.

THE BACK.— Proceed, exactly the same as for the front as far as the beginning of the bodice. After reducing the number of stitches: to 46, work as follows. —

1st Row. P 23 and put the remaining 23 stitches on a safety pin.

2nd Row. Cast on 2 Work 4 moss st , k. 21.

3rd Row: P. 21, moss st. 4. Repeat these rows for 2 inches, ending with a k row.

THE ARMHOLE — Cast on 2 sts at the beginning of the next row.

1st row. Moss st. 3, p. 18, moss st. 4.

2nd Row: Moss st. 4, k. 18, moss st. 5. Repeat the last 2 rows twice, then the 1st row once more

8th Row: Moss st. 13, k. 9, moss | st. 5.

9th-Row: Moss st. 5, p. 9, | moss St. 13. Repeat last 2 rows once.

12th Row: Cast off 9 st., work 4 moss st, k. 9, 5 moss st.

13th Row: |5 moss st., p. 9, moss st. 4.

14th Row: Moss st. 4, k. 9, moss st. 5.

Repeat the last 2 rows twice. Cast off. Join wool to the wrong side of the other set of sts. and cast on |2 sts. Work 4 moss St., p. 21.

Next Row: K 21, moss st. 4. Repeat these 2 rows for 2 inches, ending with a p. row.

Cast on 2 sts.

1st Row: 5 |moss st., k. 18, moss st. 4.

2nd Row: 4 moss st., p. 18, moss st. 3. Repeat last 2 rows twice.

7th Row: 13 moss st., p.19, moss st. 5.

8th Row: 5 moss St., k. 9, moss st. 13. Repeat last 2 rows once.

11th Row: Cast off 9, moss st. 4, p. 9, moss st. 5.

12th Row: Moss St. 5, k. 9, moss st. 4. Repeat last 2 rows twice. Cast off.

Join up shoulders and side seams. Crochet a row of d.c. round armholes. Sew buttons down left side of back opening. Join wool to top of right side of back opening and work buttonhole loops ; *4 chain, miss a small space for button to pass through, 3 d.c. into edge and repeat from * to bottom. Fasten off wool and press seams with warm iron.

THE SINGLET.

Cast on 44 sts. Work in a k. 2 and p. 2 ribbing for 10 rows. Continue in plain knitting for 4 ins. Dec. 1 st. at both ends of needle (by k. 2 tog.) on every row until 30 sts. remain. Work 10 rows of plain knitting, then begin to shape the neck. K. 10, and leave the other 20 on a safety pin. Turn, and dec. 1 st. at neck end of the next 4 rows, leaving 6 sts. Work 10 rows on these 6 sts., cast off. Transfer sts. from the safety pin to needle, join on wool and cast off' 10 for front of neck and knit remaining 10. Work this side to match the other and cast off. Work another piece exactly the same. Join up side and shoulder seams. Work round neck and armholes in this way: *1 double crochet, 3 chain, miss quarter of an inch. Repeat from * all round. Then thread ribbon through holes at the neck.

THE MODESTIES.

Cast on 48 sts. and work in a k.2 p. 2 ribbing for 5 rows. Make a row of holes like this for the elastic

to go through; k. 2, *wool forward, k. 2 tog.; repeat from * to) end. Work 5 more rows in ribbing, after which, continue in plain knitting for 26 rows (13 ridges). Then k. 2 tog. at both ends of needle on every row until 22 sts. remain. Work 4 rows without decreasing, then increase that is, knit twice into the same stitch, first into the- front and then into the back) on every row until there are 48 sts. again. Work 20 rows plain, then 5 rows in ribbing. Make a row of holes as before, then 4 rows of ribbing and cast off. Sew up the sides. Round the leg openings crochet the same edging as on the singlet. Thread the elastic through the holes at the waist.

THE SOCKS.

Use the No. 14 steel needles and 3-ply wool, and cast on 28 sts. Make a ribbing of 10 rows of k. 2 and p. 2. Then continue 10 rows of stocking St.. Next begin the foot. K. 9, and continue in stocking st. on the next 10sts. for 8 rows. Fasten off and run in the end, leaving the 10 toe sts. on the needle. Join up the wool again at the end of the first 9 sts. at the corner of the instep. Continue (with the same needle that has the 9 sts. on it) and k. up 4 sts. along the side of the instep, and 10 sts. across the toe. With the same needle k. up 4 sts. at the other side of the instep and the remaining 9 sts. from the ankle. K. 6 rows in stocking st. on these sts. and cast off. Sew up foot and leg seams.