,illustration3 ,,see ,,my ,,new ,,sweater ,,for ,,directions ,,for ,,making ,,knitted ,,articles ,,shown ,,in ,,this ,,illustration ,,see ,,knitted ,,sleeveless ,,sweater--#ahe ,,crocheted ,,hat--#bjf ,,crocheted ,,sports ,,sweater--#bdc ,illustration ,,the ,,mary ,,frances ,,knitting ,,and ,,crocheting ,,book ,,or ,,adventures ,,among ,,the ,,knitting ,,people ,,by ,,jane ,,eayre ,,fryer ,illustrated by ,,jane ,,allen ,,boyer and from ,,actual ,,photographs ,,the ,,john ,c4 ,,winston ,,co4 ,,philadelphia ,,copyright1 #aiah1 ,,by ,,jane ,,eayre ,,fryer --------,,caution-------- ,the entire contents of this book are protected by copyright1 and all persons are warned not to reproduce the text1 in whole or in part1 or any of the illustrations without permission of the publishers4 ,,preface ,,dear ,,girls3 ,after reading about ,mary ,frances' many adventures among the ,kitchen ,people1 and the ,thimble ,people1 and the ,garden ,people1 and with the ,doll ,family and the ,brave ,family1 in the ,mary ,frances books--perhaps you thought that no girl1 not even ,mary ,frances1 could find any more funny little fairy helpers right in her own home4 ,but ,mary ,frances did1 for the ,knitting ,people had overheard many of the lessons which the ,thimble ,people gave her1 and they were almost jealous4 ,at least they probably would have been jealous if they had not planned to surprise ,mary ,frances with some delightful lessons in crocheting and knitting4 ,such good lessons they were that almost before she knew it1 ,mary ,frances had made the loveliest caps and sweaters and bootees for her dolls--just exactly the kinds you want for your own dolls4 ,and you can have them if you wish1 for ,mary ,frances says that the ,knitting ,people told her that they are always just as ready to help any other girl who wants their help--if she will follow the lessons exactly as they are given in this book4 ,she says1 too1 that after a girl has learned to crochet and knit for dolls1 it is 8just as easy as a-b-c0 to crochet and knit for real people2 and that knitting articles for soldier boys and fathers and mothers makes a person feel of very much account4 ,it is in the hope that you will enjoy these new adventures as much as ,mary ,frances did1 that this book is sent out to the girls of ,america with the best wishes of ,,the ,,author4 ,merchantville1 ,n4 ,j4 ,,contents ,,chapter ,,page ,i4 ,,knit ,,and ,,knack #ae ,,ii4 ,,aunt ,,maria ,,steps ,,in #ai ,,iii4 ,,crow ,,shay ,,talks #be ,,iv4 ,,wooley ,,ball ,,tells ,,some ,,yarns #bi ,v4 ,,speaking ,,of ,,moths #ce ,,vi4 ,,crow ,,shay',s ,,relatives #ci ,,vii4 ,a ,,disappointment #dc ,,viii4 ,a ,,doll',s ,,necklace #dg ,,ix4 ,a ,,telegram #ee ,x4 ,,making ,,plans #fa ,,xi4 ,a ,,rose ,,scarf #fg ,,xii4 ,,mary ,,marie',s ,,shawl #gc ,,xiii4 ,,fairly ,,flew ,,flies ,,in #gi ,,xiv4 ,a ,,little ,,petticoat #hc ,,xv4 ,,mary ,,marie',s ,,cap #ic ,,xvi4 ,,mary ,,marie',s ,,turban #ii ,,xvii4 ,,mary ,,marie ,,comes ,,to ,,life #aje ,,xviii4 ,,the ,,magic ,,rhyme #aac ,,xix4 ,,mary ,,marie',s ,,school ,,bag #aag ,,xx4 ,a ,,letter ,,from ,,mother #aba ,,xxi4 ,a ,,teddy ,,bear ,,suit #abg ,,xxii4 ,,the ,,first ,,knitting ,,lesson #ade ,,xxiii4 ,,casting ,,on ,,stitches #adi ,,xxiv4 ,,crow ,,shay ,,helps ,,knit #aec ,,xxv4 ,,to ,,knit ,a ,,stitch #aei ,,xxvi4 ,,mary ,,frances ,,really ,,knits #afe ,,xxvii4 ,,doing ,,it ,,over ,,again #afi ,,xxviii4 ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,hood #age ,,xxix4 ,,what',s ,a ,,purl8 #agi ,,xxx4 ,,doll',s ,,sleeveless ,,sweater #ahc ,,xxxi4 ,,good ,,news #aia ,,xxxii4 ,,the ,,boy ,,aviator #aie ,,xxxiii4 ,,mary ,,marie',s ,,sports ,,sweater #bja ,,xxxiv4 ,,home ,,again #bae ,,xxxv4 ,a ,,gift ,,from ,,the ,,queen ,,of ,,fairies #bai ,,xxxvi4 ,,the ,,magic ,,paper #bbe ,,xxxvii4 ,,the ,,magic ,,paper 7,continued7 #bbg ,,xxxviii4 ,,two ,,more ,,sweaters #bfb ,,xxxix4 ,,red ,,cross ,,knitting #bfe ,illustration ,,instructions ,,page ,,different ,,yarns #ca ,,names ,,of ,,yarns #cb ,,crochet ,,hooks ,,and ,,knitting ,,needles #dj ,,scale ,,of ,,sizes #da ,,to ,,make ,,chain ,,stitch #dh ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,necklace #ej ,,to ,,make ,,single ,,crochet #ea ,,to ,,make ,,double ,,crochet #eb ,,to ,,make ,,slip ,,stitch #ec ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,scarf #fi ,,to ,,make ,,fringe #fi ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,shawl #ge ,,to ,,join ,,ends ,,of ,,yarn ,,in ,,crocheting #gf ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,wool ,,floss ,,scarf #hd ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,petticoat #hh ,,how ,,to 8,,increase0 ,,in ,,crocheting #hi ,,to ,,make ,,the ,,scallops #hi ,,to ,,make ,,the ,,runner #ij ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,toque ,,or ,,cap #ic ,,to ,,make ,,pompons #ie ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,turban 7,,hat7 #ii ,,baby',s ,,ball #ajg ,,hair ,,pin ,,ball #ajg ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,bedroom ,,slippers #ajh ,,to ,,make ,,tassels #aaa ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,book ,,bag #aah ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,an ,,infant ,,yarn ,,doll #aba ,,how ,,to ,,make ,a ,,colored ,,yarn ,,doll #abc ,,teddy ,,bear ,,suit1 ,,consisting ,,of-- ,,crocheted ,,sweater #abi ,,crocheted ,,tam #ace ,,how ,,to 8,,decrease0 ,,in ,,crocheting #acg ,,crocheted ,,leggings #ach ,,first ,,lesson ,,in ,,knitting-- ,,to ,,make ,a ,,slip ,,knot #adh ,,to ,,cast ,,on ,,stitches ,,with ,,the ,,fingers #aej ,,to ,,cast ,,on ,,stitches ,,with ,a ,,crochet ,,hook #aee ,,to ,,knit ,,plain #afb ,,to ,,slip ,a ,,stitch #afc ,,how ,,to ,,bind ,,off #aff ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,shawl #aga ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,hood #agf ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,bean ,,bag #ahj ,,how ,,to ,,purl #ahj ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,sleeveless ,,sweater #ahe ,,to ,,slip ,,off ,,stitches ,,needed ,,later #ahf ,,to ,,increase ,,or ,,add ,a ,,stitch ,,in ,,knitting #ahf ,,aviator ,,doll',s ,,outfit-- ,,knitted ,,helmet #aif ,,knitted ,,wristlets #aif ,,knitted ,,sleeveless ,,sweater #aig ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,sports ,,sweater #bja ,,to ,,decrease ,,stitches ,,in ,,knitting #bjb ,,little ,,crocheted ,,hat #bjf ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,mittens #baa ,,treble ,,crochet #bbh ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,outfit-- ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,socks #bbh ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,cap #bbi ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,sacque1 ,,no4 #a #bcj ,,to ,,attach ,,new ,,yarn #bca ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,sacque1 ,,no4 #b #bcb ,,afghan ,,stitch #bcd ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,cape ,,and ,,hood #bcf ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,coach ,,cover #bci ,,coffee ,,bean ,,stitch #bci ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,sports ,,hat #bdj ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,breakfast ,,cap #bda ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,garters #bdb ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,shopping ,,bag #bdb ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,sports ,,sweater #bdc ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,flower ,,basket #bdf ,,girl',s ,,crocheted ,,hand ,,bag #bdh ,,crazy ,,stitch #bdh ,,baby',s ,,crocheted ,,bootees #bdi ,,star ,,stitch #bea ,,baby',s ,,crocheted ,,ball #beb ,,curly ,,stitch #beb ,,lady',s ,,crocheted ,,necklace #bec ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,button ,,balls #bec ,,bead ,,stitch #bed ,,lady',s ,,crocheted ,,purse #bee ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,picot ,,edging #bee ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,muff #beg ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,boa ,,or ,,stole #beg ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,breakfast ,,shawl #bei ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,sleeveless ,,silk ,,sweater #bei ,,how ,,to ,,cast ,,on ,,stitches ,,with ,,knitting ,,needles #bfj ,,the ,,continental ,,method ,,of ,,knitting #bfb ,,to ,,cast ,,off ,,stitches #bfb ,,child',s ,,knitted ,,sweater #bfb ,,lady',s ,,knitted ,,sweater #bfc ,,red ,,cross ,,knitting #bfe ,,equipment #bfe ,,general ,,directions #bfe ,,muffler #bfe ,,wash ,,cloth #bfg ,,sleeveless ,,sweater #bfg ,,knitted ,,helmet1 ,,no4 #a #bfg ,,knitted ,,helmet1 ,,no4 #b #bfh ,,wristlet1 ,,no4 #a #bfh ,,wristlet1 ,,no4 #b #bfh ,,medium-,,sized ,,sock #bfh ,,bed ,,sock #bgj ,,hot ,,water ,,bottle ,,cover #bgj ,illustration ,,note4--,the garments described in this book will fit #ab- to #af-;inch dolls4 ,it is impossible to give exact measurements1 because few people crochet and knit with exactly the same 8tension40 ,in making garments for other than #ab- to #af-;inch doll it would be best to cut a paper pattern to fit the doll1 and make the garments fit the pattern1 following as far as possible the directions given in this book4 ,illustration ,,important4--,in order to learn to crochet and knit1 the beginner should follow the directions1 and make the garments1 in the order given in the story part of the book4 ,do not try to understand the directions before doing the work4 ,learn one new thing at a time doing exactly as told4 ,advance step by step4 ,in these directions woolen yarns are used1 but mercerized cotton yarns may be used in their place with good results4 ,,list ,,of ,,colored ,,illustrations ,,see ,,my ,,new ,,sweater ,frontispiece ,,opposite ,,page ,,off ,,to ,,school #dj ,,let ,,us ,,play ,,ball #gb ,,going ,,shopping #ajd ,,baby ,,blue ,,and ,,baby ,,pink #acf ,,our ,,friends ,,teddy ,,bear ,,and ,,airman #afh ,,ready ,,for ,,church #bjj ,,flowers ,,for ,,mother #bcj ,illustration3 8,did you say ,knit80 ,,chapter ,i ,,knit ,,and ,,knack 8,,we will teach her to knit10 declared ,mary ,frances' grandmother's knitting needles proudly4 ,they spoke together4 ,when they did not speak together they always repeated what each other said4 ,you see1 they were twins4 ,one was named ,knit and the other was named ,knack4 8,and ,i will teach her to crochet10 said the big crochet hook just as proudly4 8,knitting is a much older art than crocheting10 said ,knit4 8,knitting is a much older art than crocheting10 repeated ,knack4 ,illustration3 8,we will teach him to knit40 8,knit60 exclaimed ,crow ,shay ,hook4 8,it is not60 ,illustration3 8,knit6 ,it is not60 8,how can you prove that80 asked ,knit4 8,how can you prove that80 asked ,knack4 8,easily60 answered ,crow ,shay4 8,crocheting is making knots4 ,knots were made by people before they ever thought of weaving4 ,knitting is a sort of weaving1 you know4 ,knotting is not1 you know40 8,to tell the honest truth10 a new voice spoke1 8,i do not believe any of you know what you are talking about2 but ,i could tell you a story--0 and the big ball of yarn rolled over nearer the group of needles4 ,illustration3 8,to tell the honest truth0 8,oh1 spare us1 ,wooley ,ball60 begged all the needles4 8,we don't want to hear any more yarns40 8,it is easy to see10 went on ,wooley ,ball1 pretending not to notice their impoliteness1 8that for most people crocheting is more easily learned than knitting4 ,therefore it seems best that ,crow ,shay should begin the lessons40 8,what's that80 ,the ,yarn ,baby suddenly sat up1 her hair standing out straight on her head4 ,it always stood up straight and stiff when she was excited4 8,you know very well1 ,wooley ,ball1 that ,i was chosen to direct these lessons40 ,illustration3 8,what's that80 8,please excuse me80 begged ,wooley ,ball4 8,i am always so interested in knitting and crocheting that sometimes ,i forget myself1 ,i fear40 ,the ,yarn ,baby's hair slowly settled back into place4 ,she smoothed and patted it down carefully4 8,it so happens that ,i felt that ,crow ,shay had best commence the lessons10 she said4 ,crow ,shay glanced over at the ,knitting ,twins4 8,get the hook60 laughed the ,knitting ,needles4 8,we shall have lots of fun listening to the crocheting lessons40 8,all right10 cried ,wooley ,ball to ,crow ,shay2 8let's get ready1 ,hookey4 ,i'll chase you into the ,red ,cross knitting bag60 and away hopped ,crow ,shay1 while the big ball rolled after him4 ,right down into the bottom of the big bag they landed and ,crow ,shay cuddled up close to ,wooley ,ball4 ,illustration3 ,into the ,red ,cross knitting bag4 8,we shall have a splendid time with ,miss ,mary ,frances1 don't you think1 ,wooley ,ball80 asked ,crow ,shay4 8,indeed we shall10 said ,wooley ,ball warmly4 8,if we begin to have the fun the ,thimble ,people had1 we shall feel very happy40 ,illustration3 ,she smoothed it down carefully4 ,illustration3 8,but don't you remember80 ,,chapter ,,ii ,,aunt ,,maria ,,steps ,,in ,,for a long time ,wooley ,ball and ,crow ,shay lay very still in the knitting bag1 hoping that ,mary ,frances would soon come into the room4 ,at length ,crow ,shay began to move about restlessly4 8,do be quiet10 whispered ,wooley ,ball softly4 8,if you don't stop jumping about1 you'll punch a hole in the bag60 ,illustration3 ,wooley ,ball lay very still4 8,i can't keep still10 complained ,crow ,shay2 8my foot's asleep6 ,my1 how it hurts60 8,how does it feel80 asked ,wooley ,ball1 in sympathy4 ,illustration3 ,hoping ,mary ,frances would come4 8,just like tiny mosquito bites all over me which scratching won't help40 8,i guess you mean moth bites60 exclaimed ,wooley ,ball4 8,will you two keep still80 said the ,yarn ,baby1 tapping upon the knitting bag with her soft little fist4 8,i think that ,i hear footsteps40 8,don't speak to me now1 ,don't speak to me never2 ,and ,i will be quiet ,forever and ever60 sang ,crow ,shay1 poking his little round head up through the top of the bag4 ,illustration3 ,poking his head up4 8,oh1 are you going to be bad80 sighed the ,yarn ,baby4 8,get down in there60 ,she pushed his head down into the bag and tied it shut4 8,now1 he's shut up10 she said1 settling down beside the bag1 and smoothing her hair1 which had begun to stand up4 ,she was just in time1 too1 for as she finished putting the last strand in place the door opened1 and in stepped--,mary ,frances' ,aunt ,maria6 ,illustration3 8,will you two keep still80 8,for the land's sake60 she exclaimed4 8,for the land's sake6 ,so that is where ,mary ,frances left her knitting bag6 ,i've hunted high and low for it4 ,i never thought to look on the floor60 ,she sat down on ,mary ,frances' little rocking-chair and emptied ,wooley ,ball and ,crow ,shay on her lap4 8,very well10 she said1 8these things will do to start with4 ,i shall begin her lessons to-night40 ,illustration3 ,wooley ,ball and ,crow ,shay4 ,just as she put them back into the bag1 she spied the ,yarn ,baby4 8,i'll put that silly doll in1 too10 she said1 tumbling the ,yarn ,baby into the bag and pulling the drawing-strings tight4 ,then she carried the bag downstairs and out on the porch1 where ,mary ,frances sat in the porch swing reading a book4 8,it is high time1 my dear10 she said1 8that you learn to crochet and knit4 ,to-night ,i shall give you your first lesson4 8,oh1 won't that be splendid1 ,aunt ,maria80 cried the little girl4 8,i do want to learn so much60 ,illustration3 8,won't that be splendid80 8,it seems very strange to me that you do not know anything about such work10 said her aunt4 8,why1 ,i made your father learn how to knit when he was only six years old60 ,mary ,frances did not tell her ,aunt ,maria that her father had told her about those lessons1 and how he had hated the work because1 every time he made a mistake1 his aunt would whack his chubby1 clumsy little fingers with a ruler4 ,illustration3 ,aunt ,maria4 ,you see1 ,aunt ,maria was ,mary ,frances' great-aunt1 and was the aunt of her father also4 ,mary ,frances' grandmother1 the mother of ,mary ,frances' father1 died when he was a little boy and his ,aunt ,maria had 8brought him up40 8,mother would like to teach me10 said ,mary ,frances1 8but----0 8,your mother was not brought up right10 her aunt snapped4 8,what does she know about crocheting8 ,she doesn't know star stitch from coffee-bean stitch1 and as for knitting--,i don't suppose she knows plain knitting from purling6 ,very queer6 ,a very queer way to bring up a child60 ,illustration3 8,but don't you remember80 8,but1 ,aunt ,maria1 don't you remember8 ,mother fell and hurt her arm when she was little and couldn't use it for such work for years10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,even now it hurts her arm to try to crochet4 ,that is what ,i commenced to tell you40 ,illustration3 8,even now it hurts her0 8,oh1 yes10 said ,aunt ,maria1 8,i remember now4 ,but your arm doesn't hurt1 and you must learn to crochet and knit1 my dear niece4 ,you are so much like me anyway that you must learn to crochet and knit well4 ,then you may grow up to be almost exactly like me6 ,now1 ,i must go set my bread4 ,nothing ever interferes with my program except sickness or death4 ,you must be like me in that1 too40 ,and the old lady went down the path4 ,illustration3 ,mary ,frances ,at the gate she turned4 8,remember10 she called1 8,i'll be ready at seven o'clock40 ,illustration3 8,oh1 he loves to crow--0 ,,chapter ,,iii ,,crow ,,shay ,,talks 8,,oh1 dear10 sighed ,mary ,frances4 8,oh1 dear1 how ,i wish there were crocheting and knitting people like the ,kitchen ,people and the ,thimble ,people--only that would be too good to be true40 ,illustration3 8,oh1 dear60 8,not at all1 ,not at all2 ,untie the bag ,and see us all10 came a voice from the knitting bag which was beside ,mary ,frances in the swing just where ,aunt ,maria had laid it4 ,she picked it up and untied the drawing-strings and up popped ,crow ,shay4 ,illustration3 ,up popped ,crow ,shay4 ,the bright sunlight made him blink as he looked around4 8,good day1 good day1 ,to you we say-- ,yarn ,baby1 ,wooley ,ball ,and ,i1 ,crow ,shay10 sang the little fellow1 as ,mary ,frances lifted them out4 ,illustration3 ,sang the little fellow4 8,oh1 can you all talk80 she asked in delight4 8,can they1 ,crow ,shay80 8#8,can they crochet8'0 repeated ,crow ,shay1 8#8,can they crochet8' ,why1 ,i don't think they can4 ,they can only help4 ,crow ,shay ,hooks are the only ones who really can crochet60 8,oh1 ,i see10 said ,mary ,frances1 even though she did not understand exactly what he meant4 ,by this time the ,yarn ,baby's hair was standing on end4 ,she looked so wild that ,mary ,frances pretended to be frightened and began to move away4 ,illustration3 8,do not be alarmed0 8,do not be alarmed1 ,miss ,mary ,frances10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 trying to smooth down her hair4 8,my hair always stands out that way when ,i get excited4 ,i was afraid some one might overhear ,crow ,shay talking1 and then all our lovely plans would be spoiled4 ,crow ,shay always talks too much1 anyhow4 ,you might think that he was appointed to take charge of the lessons instead of me60 ,illustration3 8,crow ,shay always talks too much0 8,oh10 said ,mary ,frances1 8,i know what you wish to do6 ,you want to give me secret lessons in crocheting and knitting just as the ,kitchen ,people gave me lessons in cooking1 and the ,thimble ,people gave me lessons in sewing6 ,i'll put you all back in the bag and carry you upstairs this minute1 and ,i do hope that you will begin the lessons right away60 ,illustration3 8,i know what you wish to do0 ,illustration3 8,hush60 warned ,wooley ,ball4 ,,chapter ,,iv ,,wooley ,,ball ,,tells ,,some ,,yarns ,,mary ,,frances opened the bag on the sewing table4 8,is this the whole family80 she asked as she lifted the ,yarn ,baby1 ,wooley ,ball and ,crow ,shay out4 ,illustration3 ,spoke up ,crow ,shay4 8,oh1 no1 indeed6 ,oh1 no indeed6 ,wait till the rest of us ,you've see'd10 spoke up ,crow ,shay4 ,up flew the ,yarn ,baby's hair4 ,illustration3 8#8,see'd1' indeed60 8#8,see'd1' indeed6 #8,see'd1' indeed6 ,do be more polite1 ,crow ,shay60 she exclaimed4 8,use correct grammar and give some one else a chance to speak60 ,illustration3 8,do be more polite60 ,then she explained to ,mary ,frances about the large family of ,crocheting and ,knitting ,people who were so anxious to help her4 8,oh1 ,i can't wait to begin60 cried the delighted little girl4 8,what do ,i do first80 8,first you will a slip knot make2 ,then in your right hand me you'll take--0 began ,crow ,shay4 8,now1 now10 exclaimed the ,yarn ,baby4 8,there you go again60 8,oh1 he loves to crow--0 said ,wooley ,ball1 laughing4 ,illustration3 8,oh1 he loves to crow--0 8,you mean that ,i love to crochet1 ,wooley ,ball60 ,crow ,shay turned toward ,wooley ,ball4 8,well1 ,i think that ,wooley ,ball means that you love to crochet so much that when you get a chance1 you love to crow about it60 said the ,yarn ,baby4 8,you do not wait to give anyone else a chance to talk4 ,now1 the very first person to explain lessons in crocheting and knitting is ,wooley ,ball40 8,because she can tell so many yarns60 giggled ,crow ,shay4 ,illustration3 ,giggled ,crow ,shay4 ,wooley ,ball looked up at ,mary ,frances with a broad smile4 ,illustration3 ,wooley ,ball looked up4 8,do not mind him10 she said4 8,if you are quite ready1 we will have a little talk about-- ,,different ,,yarns ,there are many different weights and sizes of woolen yarns4 ,we shall need to know about only a few of these4 ,all yarns are made of twisted strands of thread4 ,the weight depends upon the number and size of the strands that are twisted together4 ,if two strands are twisted together1 the yarn is two-fold4 ,if three strands are twisted together1 the yarn is three-fold4 ,illustration ,if four strands are twisted together1 the yarn is four-fold4 ,if you are uncertain of the 8fold0 of the yarn you have1 untwist a little piece and count the strands4 ,,names ,,of ,,yarns ,germantown ,zephyr or ,germantown ,wool4 ,a soft woolly yarn very much used where warmth is needed4 ,germantown wool comes in four-fold and eight-fold weights4 ,four-fold is the weight generally used4 ,the eight-fold is too thick and heavy for most purposes4 ,illustration3 ,hank of yarn4 ,knitting ,worsted is somewhat like ,germantown wool in weight1 but is rather harsh to the touch1 because the threads are made of long twisted fibers of wool4 ,garments made of knitting worsted will stand hard wear and usage4 ,saxony ,wool4 ,a soft yarn made of light-weight strands4 ,comes in two-fold1 three-fold1 and four-fold weights4 ,the four-fold and two-fold are the weights most used4 ,saxony wool is much used for making garments for babies4 ,illustration3 ,wool in balls4 ,woolen ,knitting ,floss4 ,a light-weight1 loosely-twisted yarn4 ,comes in single and double threads4 ,teazle ,yarn1 or ,teazle ,wool1 resembles knitting floss1 but is rougher and harsher in finish4 ,it is more often used for trimming than for making garments4 ,angora ,wool is a hairy yarn used for trimming4 ,it is made entirely of the soft silky hair of the ,angora goat1 or of a mixture of wool and ,angora hair4 ,it is so expensive that ,teazle yarn is much used in its stead4 ,after the trimming is made1 the ,teazle yarn is usually brushed until it is quite furry and fuzzy4 ,illustration3 ,needles4 ,there are many different makers of yarns4 ,each firm manufactures a variety of yarns under various fancy names4 ,all manufacturers1 however1 make ,germantown ,wool1 ,knitting ,worsteds1 ,saxony ,wools1 ,woolen ,flosses1 and ,teazle ,wool4 ,illustration3 ,mary ,frances and the wools4 ,illustration3 ,she only smiled4 ,,chapter ,v ,,speaking ,,of ,,moths 8,,there60 exclaimed ,crow ,shay as ,wooley ,ball finished4 8,there6 ,hasn't ,wooley ,ball long yarns to spin80 ,illustration3 8,there60 ,mary ,frances laughed4 8,you little chatterbox10 she said1 8,i really believe that you are jealous60 8,i certainly do love to talk10 said ,crow ,shay2 8but ,i admit ,i can't tell about yarns the way ,wooley ,ball can40 ,here the ,yarn ,baby interrupted4 8,if you will bring your chest of yarns1 little ,miss10 she said1 8we will soon see if you have all those different kinds of yarns40 ,illustration3 8,bring your chest of yarns0 ,mary ,frances went to the closet1 and brought the chest to the sewing table4 ,as she pulled out the bright-colored yarns1 some small white balls fell on the table4 ,illustration3 ,small white balls4 8,oh1 goody60 exclaimed ,wooley ,ball4 8,i see that you are not going to let the moths eat up your treasures4 ,moths hate camphor and moth balls4 ,i just love them40 8,oh1 ,i know about moths10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,i learned a sad lesson about them4 ,once my aunt knit my doll a little----0 8,did you say ,knit80 came a little voice4 8,did you say ,knit80 came another little voice4 ,illustration3 8,did you say ,knit80 8,who was that80 asked ,mary ,frances4 8,oh1 that's only ,knit and ,knack1 the ,knitting ,twins10 answered ,crow ,shay4 ,he turned toward the table where they lay4 8,you two go to sleep again60 he said4 8,it's not your turn yet40 ,by this time the ,yarn ,baby looked like a porcupine4 ,her hair stood out so straight and stiff that ,mary ,frances was almost afraid to speak4 8,he will keep on until he will have to be punished10 whispered ,wooley ,ball4 8,yes10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 8if he doesn't stop crowing so much ,i will not let him crochet40 ,that seemed to scare ,crow ,shay terribly1 and he did not utter another sound1 but listened with all his ears4 8,you were speaking of moths10 ,wooley ,ball reminded ,mary ,frances4 ,illustration3 8,speaking of moths0 8,oh1 yes--about the little coat which my aunt made for ,angie1 my doll4 ,i used it all winter and in the summer ,i folded it and put it away in a little box4 ,when the weather was cold again1 and ,angie needed it1 ,i took it out of the box and what do you think happened80 8,i know60 declared ,wooley ,ball4 8,i know what happened4 ,the little coat fell to pieces when you picked it up4 ,the moths had bitten it all over40 ,illustration3 8,the moths had bitten it all over0 8,yes1 that's exactly what happened10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,it taught me never to put anything made of wool away without camphor or moth balls40 ,illustration3 ,neatly wound balls4 ,,chapter ,,vi ,,crow ,,shay',s ,,relatives ,,wooley ,,ball and the ,yarn ,baby looked over the yarns that ,mary ,frances had put on the sewing table4 8,these are just right10 said the ,yarn ,baby4 8,you have every kind of wool here that we shall need4 ,will you see that all the yarns are wound into very1 very loose balls before your next lesson80 ,illustration3 8,these are just right0 8,yes10 promised ,mary ,frances1 8,i will wind them over my hand the way ,aunt ,maria does1 so that the balls feel quite #8spongey4' ,i wish that all yarns came from the factories wound in balls1 though60 ,illustration3 8,yes1 ,i will0 8,you are not the first person to wish that10 said the ,yarn ,baby4 8,hanks and skeins are much harder for a child to manage than balls4 ,now1 if you please1 we will talk a few minutes about crochet hooks40 ,illustration3 ,,wind ,,yarns ,,over ,,the ,,hand ,crow ,shay rolled his eyes toward the ,yarn ,baby1 but did not say a word4 ,illustration3 8,come1 ,crow ,shay0 8,come1 ,crow ,shay10 said the ,yarn ,baby2 8you may tell us about all your little and big relatives40 ,then ,crow ,shay began to tell about-- ,illustration3 ,crow ,shay began to tell4 ,,crochet ,,hooks ,,and ,,knitting ,,needles ,crochet hooks and knitting needles are made of bone1 or celluloid 7amber71 or rubber1 or wood4 ,these are usually made in sizes from #j to #ae1 size #j being the smallest4 ,illustration3 ,,off ,,to ,,school ,,for ,,directions ,,for ,,making ,,knitted ,,articles ,,shown ,,in ,,this ,,illustration ,,see ,,crocheted ,,scarf--#fi ,,crocheted ,,garters--#bdb ,,hair ,,pin ,,ball--#ajg ,,crocheted ,,turban 7,,hat7--#ii ,,crocheted ,,book ,,bag--#aah ,crochet hooks and knitting needles are also made of steel4 ,steel crochet hooks usually come in sizes from #j to #ad4;,a ,size #j is quite large4 ,size #ad is very small4 ,steel knitting needles are usually numbered from #h to #bj4 ,size #h is large4 ,size #bj very fine4 ,steel hooks and needles are generally used for making articles of cotton thread1 and needles made of bone1 celluloid1 rubber or wood are generally used for wool work4 ,illustration3 ,steel hooks4 8,i will give you a gauge card to measure the sizes of crochet hooks and knitting needles10 finished ,crow ,shay4 ,illustration3 ,,this ,,scale ,,for ,,steel ,,knitting ,,needles ,,only ,sizes for knitting and crochet needles4 8,oh1 thank you10 said ,mary ,frances1 helping ,crow ,shay take a card out of the knitting bag4 8,now ,i shall feel very much better acquainted with your whole family40 8,take good care of the picture10 said ,crow ,shay4 8,you may often want to look at it40,b ,illustration3 8,dear little girl40 ,,chapter ,,vii ,a ,,disappointment ,,just then the gong sounded for dinner4 8,what60 exclaimed the little girl4 8,is it six o'clock already8 ,why1 ,i had no idea how time had flown60 8,you must have enjoyed hearing me talk10 said ,crow ,shay4 ,then1 noticing the ,yarn ,baby's hair1 he corrected himself4 ,illustration3 ,he corrected himself 8,i mean1 you must have enjoyed hearing us talk10 he said4 ,then there came footsteps on the stairs4 8,mary ,frances1 didn't you hear the gong8 ,mother sent me to look for you10 called the little girl's brother ,billy4 8,where are you1 anyway80 he asked as he bounded up the steps4 ,illustration3 8,what6 ,dinner time already60 8,mercy60 exclaimed ,crow ,shay under his breath1 as his face melted away4 ,wooley ,ball rolled over on her face4 ,the ,yarn ,baby fell over on her side and looked as dumb as a dumb-bell4 8,i'm coming10 called ,mary ,frances4 8,i'll be right down40 8,oh1 do not let anyone know about us10 muttered the ,yarn ,baby4 8,if you do1 we'll be deader than sixty coffin nails40 ,illustration3 8,deader than sixty coffin nails40 8,i'll never tell about any of you1 dear ,yarn ,baby10 whispered ,mary ,frances1 hurrying away4 ,she had scarcely finished her dinner before her aunt came in4 8,seven o'clock10 said the old lady1 after greeting the family2 8seven o'clock is the time ,i said we would start our lesson1 ,mary ,frances4 ,are you nearly ready80 ,poor ,mary ,frances6 ,she felt like crying when she thought of how ,crow ,shay1 and ,wooley ,ball and the ,yarn ,baby had been planning to give her lessons4 ,illustration3 ,poor ,mary ,frances6 8,are you nearly ready80 repeated ,aunt ,maria4 8,why1 yes1 ,aunt ,maria4 ,i will be ready as soon as ,i get my knitting bag4 ,i carried it upstairs10 she answered4 8,i'll wait for you right here at the foot of the stairs10 said her aunt4 8,then we will go over to my house where no one will interrupt us40 8,oh1 dear10 thought ,mary ,frances4 8,i don't want to go6 ,i guess ,i shall have to1 though4 ,it would disappoint ,aunt ,maria so dreadfully if ,i did not40 ,mary ,frances paused at the door of the room1 thinking that she might hear her new friends talking1 but there wasn't a sound4 8,let me see--what shall ,i take80 she thought4 8,i don't dare take the ,yarn ,baby4 ,aunt ,maria would think it foolish4 ,i do not want to take ,wooley ,ball for fear ,aunt ,maria will use her4 ,i can take ,crow ,shay1 though4 ,he might enjoy the lesson60 ,she selected some ,germantown zephyr and put it into her knitting bag2 then she carefully laid ,crow ,shay in4 8,you will help me a lot10 she said as she drew up the strings4 ,illustration3 8,you will help a lot0 ,her aunt was waiting for her4 ,she ran to kiss her mother good-bye1 then hurried off with the old lady4 ,illustration3 ,she drew up the strings ,illustration3 8,oh1 did she get off80 ,,chapter ,,viii ,a ,,doll',s ,,necklace 8,,let me see what you have in your bag1 child10 said ,aunt ,maria1 as soon as they were seated in the big old-fashioned parlor of the old lady's house4 ,mary ,frances opened the bag4 ,to her surprise ,crow ,shay winked an eye at her1 but his face melted away before ,aunt ,maria saw it4 ,illustration3 ,winked an eye at her4 ,she caught up the crochet hook1 however1 and examined it4 8,a very good crochet hook10 she said4 8,just right to learn with4 ,about a number #e1 ,i judge10 looking at it carefully4 ,she laid it down on the table1 and took up ,mary ,frances' ball of yarn1 and showed her how4 ,illustration3 ,took up the ball of yarn4 ,,to ,,make ,,chain ,,stitch ,illustration3 ,chain ,stitch ,material3 ,germantown wool4 ,bone crochet needle ,no4 #e4 ,,cut,c #a ,hold crochet hook and yarn in positions shown in this picture4 ,,cut #b ,pointing the hook away from you1 turn it completely around1 bringing a loop on the needle4 ,,cut #c ,with thumb and second finger of left hand take hold of the crossed threads4 ,now point the hook under the yarn1 and catch it on the hook4 ,this is called 8wrapping0 the yarn4 ,,cut #d ,pull a loop through the loop which was on the needle4 ,,cut #e ,pull the loop closer up on the hook1 and ,,cut #f ,get ready to take another stitch4 ,,cut #g ,wrap1 and draw another loop through the loop on the needle4 ,,cut #h ,keep on drawing loops through the stitches in this way until you have made quite a long row of chain stitches4 ,illustration3 ,draw loop through ,illustration3 ,,plate #a--,,motion ,,pictures ,,showing ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,chain ,,stitch ,,see ,,description1 ,,page #dh ,this time ,mary ,frances thought ,crow ,shay grinned at her4 ,then his face melted away1 leaving nothing but the upturned line of his grin4 ,illustration3 ,his face melted away4 8,my10 thought the little girl1 8if he keeps on1 ,i shall be sure to laugh20 but she paid strict attention to what her aunt told her4 8,to begin with10 said ,aunt ,maria1 8everybody who learns to crochet must learn how to make chain stitch4 ,in order to learn how to make chain stitch you must do just as ,i have already shown you40 ,mary ,frances tried again and again and was able at length to make chain stitch very well4 ,she knew that ,crow ,shay helped her4 8,even though ,i seldom played with dolls when ,i was young10 said her aunt1 8,i believe that ,i can show you how to make some pretty necklaces for dolls by using this stitch4 ,i used to make them and give them to my friends for their dolls40 8,oh1 how1 ,aunt ,maria80 cried ,mary ,frances1 delighted with the thought4 8,i'd just love to make one for ,mary ,marie60 ,illustration3 8,oh1 how1 ,aunt ,maria80 8,perhaps in this way10 said her aunt1 giving her directions for making-- ,illustration ,illustration3 ,six glass beads4 ,illustration3 ,a ,doll's ,necklace4 ,illustration3 ,,plate #b--,,motion ,,pictures ,,showing ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,single ,,crochet ,,see ,,description1 ,,page #ea ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,necklace ,material3 ,pink or light blue or yellow ,germantown zephyr4 ,six glass beads with large stringing holes4 ,needle3 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #e4 ,directions3 ,leaving an end of about #c inches1 make a length of about #fj chain stitches4 ,when fastening off the work1 leave a #c-;inch end of yarn4 ,thread a long-eyed needle with the end of yarn hanging from one end of necklace1 and string three beads upon it4 ,fasten end of yarn securely into the end chain stitch4 ,do the same to the other end of the necklace4 ,tie the two ends of the necklace together around doll's neck4 8,oh1 won't that be lovely for ,mary ,marie60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,i shall make one for her to-morrow4 ,thank you1 ,aunt ,maria40 8,probably you will10 said her aunt4 8,you certainly do learn quickly--just like me4 ,you certainly are very much like me4 ,i always learned such things quickly40 ,illustration3 8,you learn quickly40 8,now10 she continued after a little pause1 8now1 watch me1 and learn how-- ,,to ,,make ,,single ,,crochet ,material3 ,germantown wool4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #e4 ,make a row of #ae chain stitches4 ,,cut #a--,put the hook through the second chain stitch from the needle4 7,that is1 skip one chain stitch47 ,,cut #b--;,draw a loop through the chain stitch1 and wrap the yarn over the hook1 and ,,cut #c--,pull a loop through the two loops on the needle4 ,,cut #d--,keep on working in this way until you have made a row of single crochet stitches4 ,illustration3 8,oh1 wont that be lovely60 ,illustration ,to ,turn the ,work ,in making the second row 7on top of the first row7 make #a chain stitch to use in turning2 that is1 make #a chain stitch1 and holding the needle still in the right hand1 turn the work over to the wrong side so that the row just made points in the same direction as the needle4 ,it is always necessary to use chain stitches in turning crochet work--to keep the edges even4 ,put the hook through under both threads at the top of the next stitch 7,see 8,a0 in the picture7 and make a single crochet stitch4 ,continue to make single crochet stitches across the row4 ,illustration3 ,double ,crow ,shay ,,to ,,make ,,double ,,crochet ,material3 ,germantown wool4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #e4 ,make a row of #ae chain stitches4 ,wrap the yarn over the needle1 and put hook through the third chain stitch from the needle4 7,that is1 skip #b chain stitches47 ,draw a loop through the chain stitch1 and wrap yarn over hook4 ,pull a loop through #b of the loops on the needle4 ,illustration3 ,crochet ,cotton4 ,illustration3 ,,double ,,crochet ,wrap again and pull a loop through the #b loops on the needle4 ,finish the row2 turn the work2 and make another row of double crochet stitches4 ,,to ,,make ,,slip ,,stitch ,make #ae chain stitches4 ,skip one chain4 ,put the hook through the next chain stitch2 wrap yarn over needle1 and draw it through both loops on the needle4 ,continue to make slip stitches to end of chain4 ,turn the work1 and make a second row4 ,illustration3 ,he was a wonderful help4 ,as you may guess1 ,mary ,frances had very little trouble in making these stitches1 for ,crow ,shay was a wonderful help4 ,illustration3 ,she only smiled4 8,you are certainly quick at learning these stitches1 my dear niece10 said her aunt4 8,i think--,i really think that you have learned them even more quickly than ,i did40 8,i wonder what ,aunt ,maria would say if she knew about ,crow ,shay10 thought ,mary ,frances2 but she only smiled1 and kept on making single crochet stitches4 8,that is all for to-night's lesson10 said her aunt4 8,it is nearly your bedtime4 ,i will walk home with you40 ,illustration3 ,chain stitch ,illustration3 ,took up the ball of yarn4 ,,chapter ,,ix ,a ,,telegram ,,the minute ,mary ,frances saw her mother she knew that something was wrong1 for she looked so white and worried4 ,in her hand was a yellow envelope4 8,a telegram60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,mother dear1 is--is it--about father80 8,oh1 ,mary ,frances10 said her mother4 8,i am so thankful to see you and ,aunt ,maria6 ,i was just looking for ,billy to send word for you to come40 8,do sit down1 child10 said ,aunt ,maria1 8and tell us all about it4 ,mary ,frances1 bring your mother a glass of water1 and here--here is my bottle of smelling salts40 ,illustration3 ,so white and worried ,illustration3 8,a telegram60 ,mary ,frances flew to bring the water4 ,then ,aunt ,maria read the telegram4 ,illustration3 ,aunt ,maria read it4 8,your father has been hurt in a railroad accident1 my dear10 she said4 8,your mother and ,i must start to him immediately4 ,i will go pack my bag4 ,you can help your mother get ready4 ,i shall be back in a very short time4 ,billy will carry our bags to the train4 ,your mother is feeling better1 or ,i would not leave you4 ,good-bye40 ,and without any more ado the old lady was gone4 ,mary ,frances put her arms around her mother's neck4 8,dear little girl10 said her mother4 8,you will be brave and womanly1 ,i know40 ,illustration3 8,dear little girl0 8,yes1 mother1 ,i will60 said ,mary ,frances4 8,i will help you in every way ,i can4 ,that is the best way of helping father4 ,come on upstairs1 dear1 and let me help you get ready to go to him4 ,do you feel able to go80 8,it is the very thing ,i want to do most of all4 ,i am glad that ,aunt ,maria is going with me1 though4 ,i know ,i shall find her a wonderful help40 ,mary ,frances packed her mother's suitcase1 and fastened her dress1 and buttoned her shoes1 and put her hat and veil on4 8,just as if ,i were your little girl10 said her mother4 8,what a darling comfort you are1 my dear60 ,billy and ,mary ,frances went to the station with their mother and aunt4 ,billy carried their luggage and bought their tickets4 8,no grown man could have done better10 said his mother2 and even ,aunt ,maria praised him4 ,illustration3 ,billy4 8,now1 children10 said their mother1 giving them their last directions1 8,katie will be home about ten o'clock4 ,you had better wait up for her4 ,poor1 faithful soul1 she will be as grieved as any of us about the sad news40 ,illustration3 8,now1 children40 8,but it isn't such sad news as it might be1 mother10 said ,billy4 8,father will soon be well1 we hope40 8,with the kind of nursing which ,i--,i mean we--will give him10 said ,aunt ,maria1 8,i expect he will be about quite soon40 ,that speech cheered everybody1 and the children felt so hopeful that they were nearly happy as the train pulled out of the station4 ,the house seemed pretty empty and lonesome when they went in4 8,let's play checkers10 said ,billy2 and they forgot a little of their troubles in the game4 ,it was not long before they heard footsteps on the porch4 ,then the bell rang4 8,oh1 ,billy1 aren't you afraid to go to the door80 whispered ,mary ,frances4 8,afraid60 exclaimed ,billy4 8,what's there to be scared of8 ,you know it's ,katie1 most likely40 ,but ,mary ,frances noticed that he kept the toe of his shoe against the door1 and opened it only a little way4 8,is it you1 ,katie80 he asked4 8,it sure is10 answered ,katie4 8,that is1 it's meself if ,i know meself40 ,illustration3 8,it sure is40 8,oh1 come in1 come on in1 ,katie10 cried ,mary ,frances2 and with tears running down her cheeks1 she told ,katie the whole story4 ,illustration3 8,come in ,katie40 8,poor little girl60 said ,katie1 holding her in her arms4 8,don't you worry4 ,we'll probably hear good news from your mother in the morning4 ,come now1 let's all go to bed40 ,illustration3 ,another telegram ,katie was right4 ,the morning brought another telegram4 ,it said3 ,father is not dangerously hurt4 ,will write about everything4 ,mother4 8,oh1 ,katie6 ,oh1 ,billy60 cried ,mary ,frances4 8,i am the thankfulest of all thankful children in the world1 ,i guess4 ,i feel happy enough to kiss a crow60 8,well1 ,i'm thankful enough to play a game of ball10 said ,billy1 starting off4 8,and ,i'm thankful enough--to clean house10 said ,katie4 ,mary ,frances offered to help her1 but ,katie said1 8,oh1 you just keep to your own knitting1 little girl4 ,if ,i need you ,i'll call upon you1 thank you40 8,the very thing60 thought ,mary ,frances and went upstairs4 ,illustration3 8,the very thing40 ,illustration3 8,you work pretty well40 ,,chapter ,x ,,making ,,plans ,,crow ,,shay was peeping out of the knitting bag4 ,illustration3 ,peeping out4 8,i told them all about it10 said he4 8,i told all about how well you learned your stitches40 8,if you hadn't helped me10 ,mary ,frances said2 8if ,i hadn't had such a kind1 helpful friend1 ,i never would have done as well as ,i did40 8,not for to-day1 ,but every day1 ,i'll be your little friend1 ,crow ,shay10 promised the little fellow1 again breaking into rhyme4 8,so will all of us10 said the ,yarn ,baby4 8,so will all of us40 8,isn't that lovely60 ,mary ,frances exclaimed4 8,now that ,aunt ,maria is away----0 8,oh1 did she get off80 asked ,wooley ,ball4 ,illustration3 8,oh1 did she get off80 8,yes2 she's off10 said ,crow ,shay4 8,she's off--and she's awful60 ,illustration3 8,she's off--and she's awful60 8,oh1 for shame60 cried ,mary ,frances4 8,i meant to teach you the stitches myself10 muttered ,crow ,shay4 8,that's why ,i said she was awful40 8,you must not speak in that way of any of my friends10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,aunt ,maria is very good to me4 ,she even told me how to make a necklace for my doll40 8,is that all she told you how to make for your doll80 asked the ,yarn ,baby1 sitting up suddenly4 8,why1 yes2 you see ,i do not know how to make many different kinds of stitches yet10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,she knows how to make chain stitch1 slip stitch1 single crochet and double crochet10 said ,crow ,shay4 8,well1 if you know that much10 went on the ,yarn ,baby1 8we can teach you how to make lots of things for your doll1 if you will just follow our directions40 8,won't that be splendid60 ,mary ,frances was delighted4 8,i can begin right away10 she said4 8,mary ,marie needs so many things10 she went on4 8,i do wish that the child had all the nice warm things she needs40 8,how large is she80 asked the ,yarn ,baby4 ,illustration3 8,how large is she80 8,not quite sixteen inches tall10 replied ,mary ,frances4 8,i would bring her in from the playroom1 but ,i want to surprise her if ,i make anything for her40 8,of course10 said ,wooley ,ball4 8,we understand that40 8,yes10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 8and we will make everything just the right size for her4 ,how would you like to make her a scarf to wear around her neck when it is cold80 8,why--could ,i make a scarf with just the few kinds of stitches that ,i know how to make80 asked ,mary ,frances in surprise4 ,illustration3 ,a scarf4 8,indeed you could1 and indeed you can10 laughed ,wooley ,ball4 8,it is splendid to think of your having so many beautiful yarns10 she added4 8,yes10 said ,mary ,frances1 8my grandma sent me all she had4 ,she kept the yarns which were left over from her work for years4 ,some of them are lovely4 ,i meant to have them all wound into balls for this lesson1 but ,i haven't had time to do it40 ,she opened the little chest1 and you can imagine her surprise when she saw only neatly wound balls1 instead of loose odds and ends and hanks and skeins of yarn4 ,illustration3 ,neatly wound balls4 8,why1 who in the wide world did this80 she exclaimed4 8,it makes me sigh ,to say1 #8,not ,i1'0 sang ,crow ,shay4 ,illustration3 ,sang ,crow ,shay 8,i am afraid it would make you die not to say anything10 said ,wooley ,ball4 8,oh1 ,wooley ,ball ,knows best of all ,how to make yarns ,into a ball10 sang ,crow ,shay1 laughing4 8,how did you ever do it4 ,wooley ,ball80 asked ,mary ,frances4 8,i do thank you so much40 8,wooley ,ball is in charge of all the yarns10 the ,yarn ,baby explained4 8,they all obey her40 8,when ,i say1 #8,all1 all ,go into a ball1' they wind themselves10 said ,wooley ,ball4 ,illustration3 8,all1 all go into a ball0 8,did you ever go to a ball80 asked ,crow ,shay4 8,i have4 ,i've gone to a ball1 and ,i've used it all up4 ,oh1 ,i am a grand ball player60 8,you are too silly for words sometimes10 said the ,yarn ,baby4 8,now you will soon have a chance to show how you play ball60 ,illustration3 8,you are too silly40 ,illustration3 ,mary ,marie4 ,,chapter ,,xi ,a ,,rose ,,scarf 8,,what color would you like to use for ,mary ,marie's scarf1 little ,miss80 asked the ,yarn ,baby4 8,i think this is pretty10 answered ,mary ,frances1 lifting a ball of rose-colored ,germantown zephyr4 8,mary ,marie arose1 arose1 #8,a rose1' she cried1 #8,a rose ,scarf1 ,i propose1'0 said ,crow ,shay4 ,illustration3 8,mary ,marie arose1 arose0 ,illustration3 8,will you keep still60 8,will you keep still60 screamed the ,yarn ,baby1 her hair standing out in all directions4 ,at least she tried to scream1 but her voice sounded like a zephyr wind4 8,you are so full of mischief1 ,i don't see how you will do any work to-day10 she added4 8,i love to work1 ,i never shirk1 ,nor do ,i jerk my work ,when ,i do work10 sang ,crow ,shay4 ,illustration3 ,sang ,crow ,shay4 ,illustration 8,you generally do work pretty well10 admitted the ,yarn ,baby1 8but you are pretty slow sometimes40 ,illustration3 8,you work pretty well40 8,we haven't been very fast about getting those directions10 said ,crow ,shay4 ,the ,yarn ,baby took the hint and gave the directions for-- ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,scarf 7,see picture opposite page #dj--;color plate7 ,material3 ,rose color1 or blue four-fold ,germantown zephyr4 ,gray ,germantown zephyr for trimming4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #e4 ,directions3 #a4 ,with the rose or blue wool1 make #g chain stitches4 ,turn the work4 #b4 ,skip #a chain stitch4 ,make #f single crochet stitches into the #f chain stitches4 7,see picture of single crochet stitch1 opposite page #ea47 #c4 ,make #a chain stitch to use in turning for the next row of stitches2 that is1 after having the chain stitch on the needle1 turn the work over1 and work on the other side4 #d4 ,make #fb rows of single crochet stitches1 putting the crochet hook through the #b threads or loops at the top of each stitch of the row below4 #e4 ,break off the yarn1 and fasten the end by making a chain stitch and pulling the yarn all the way through the chain stitch4 ,illustration3 ,fringe ,illustration3 ,dolly's ,scarf4 ,illustration3 ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,fringe ,to ,make ,fringe 7,see picture on page #gj7 #a4 ,cut #b strands of gray wool1 making each #c inches long4 ,lay them together1 side by side4 #b4 ,put hook through the first stitch on one end of the scarf4 ,catch the #b strands of gray yarn in the middle4 ,pull part way through the stitch4 #c4 ,throw the #d ends of wool over the hook and pull them all the way through the loop on the needle4 #d4 ,take hold of the #d ends of gray wool with the finger and thumb of your right hand1 holding scarf between first finger and thumb of left hand with thumb close to the loop of the fringe4 ,pull gray yarn until the loop is tight4 ,always pull the fringe through from the same side of the work4 #e4 ,continue making fringe all across the two ends of the scarf4 ,mary ,frances worked hard1 and ,crow ,shay helped with all his might1 but the little girl's fingers seemed very awkward4 8,little ,miss1 you are doing nicely1 but you pull the yarn too tight10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 who was watching her work most carefully4 ,illustration3 8,you pull the yarn too tight40 ,mary ,frances noticed how smooth her hair looked4 ,she knew the ,yarn ,baby was not displeased4 8,i know ,i hold my work tight10 she said4 8,my fingers just won't let go of the yarn40 8,if you are inclined to make your stitches too tight1 use a larger crochet hook10 said the ,yarn ,baby4 ,illustration3 ,crow ,shay looked frightened ,crow ,shay looked so frightened that ,mary ,frances wanted to laugh2 but she was afraid that if she did it would hurt his feelings1 so she only said1 8,i think that ,i can manage better soon40 8,if your work curls up when you have finished10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 8lay it under a damp cloth or a damp towel over night4 ,when it is dry it will be quite smooth40 8,dampness always takes the curl out of my hair10 laughed ,mary ,frances1 working away4 ,the ,crochet ,people helped whenever she made a mistake1 and the ,yarn ,baby repeated the directions when she asked about them4 ,she had not quite finished the scarf when ,katie called her to lunch4 ,illustration3 8,under a damp cloth0 ,illustration3 ,katie called her to lunch4 ,illustration3 ,,let ,,us ,,play ,,ball ,,for ,,directions ,,for ,,making ,,knitted ,,articles ,,shown ,,in ,,this ,,illustration ,,see ,,crocheted ,,shawl--#ge ,,knitted ,,shawl--#aga ,,knitted ,,sports ,,sweater--#bja ,,crocheted ,,sports ,,hat--#bdj ,,chapter ,,xii ,,mary ,,marie',s ,,shawl ,,after helping ,katie with the lunch dishes1 ,mary ,frances ran upstairs again4 8,how glad we are6 ,how glad we are6 ,we heard you coming ,from afar60 sang ,crow ,shay as she entered the room4 8,we were afraid that you might not come again to-day10 said the ,yarn ,baby4 8,not come60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,why1 it would be punishment for me not to have these lovely lessons40 ,illustration3 8,how glad we are60 ,illustration3 8,not come60 ,picking up ,crow ,shay1 she finished putting the fringe on the scarf4 8,isn't it lovely60 she cried4 8,i want you all to see how sweet ,mary ,marie looks in it40 8,oh1 let her nap1 ,please let her nap1 ,until you make-- ,a little cap60 said ,crow ,shay4 8,a cap80 asked the little girl4 8,why1 ,crow ,shay1 do you think ,i can ever make her a cap80 8,yes1 indeed10 answered the ,yarn ,baby4 8,we have planned that for a lesson to come soon40 8,and we do not want to see your ,polly--,i mean your dolly--until you have the set made2 that is1 a cap and scarf4 ,then you can show us how she looks in them10 added ,crow ,shay4 8,oh1 all right10 said ,mary ,frances1 8that will be a much delightfuller surprise for ,mary ,marie1 anyhow4 ,i will work hard1 and try to make the cap soon40 ,illustration3 8,oh1 let her nap40 ,illustration3 8,yes1 indeed40 8,before doing that1 you need a little more practice in plain work10 said the ,yarn ,baby2 8so how would you like to make a pretty little shawl for your doll80 8,that is exactly what she has needed this very long while10 declared ,mary ,frances4 8,that's good10 said the ,yarn ,baby4 8,wooley ,ball1 what yarn have you planned for us to use for the shawl80 she asked4 8,two shades of light blue knitting floss10 answered ,wooley ,ball proudly4 8,the floss will make such a pretty1 soft shawl40 8,are you ready to begin80 asked the ,yarn ,baby as ,mary ,frances picked up the lighter blue floss and ,crow ,shay4 8,yes10 replied ,mary ,frances1 8all ready40 ,but she wondered whether ,crow ,shay were not too coarse a hook to use for the floss4 8,now10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 8you will hear about the way to make a-- ,illustration3 8,that's good40 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,shawl 7,see picture opposite page #gb--;color plate7 ,be sure to make the ,doll's ,scarf1 page #fi1 before attempting this work4 ,illustration3 8,pink and white40 ,material3 ,light blue 7double7 wool floss4 ,deeper shade of blue wool floss for trimming4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #c4 ,directions3 #a4 ,make #bc chain stitches with light blue floss4 #b4 ,skip #a chain stitch4 ,make #bb single crochet stitches4 #c4 ,make #a chain stitch to use in turning4 #d4 ,make #d rows of light blue floss1 putting hook through the #b loops at the top of each stitch in the row below4 ,break off the lighter floss and join the end with the deeper blue floss4 ,to ,join ,ends of ,yarn in ,crocheting 7a7 ,tie ends of yarn together4 ,see picture below4 7b7 ,when the work is finished1 thread the ends of yarn into a long-eyed 8crewel0 or darning needle1 and run the ends back into the work4 #e4 ,make #b rows of the deeper blue floss4 ,illustration3 ,use ,crow ,shay ,illustration3 ,run the ends into the work4 #f4 ,make #ej rows of light blue floss4 #g4 ,make #b rows of deeper blue floss4 #h4 ,make #d rows of light blue floss4 #i4 ,break off floss and fasten end securely4 #aj4 ,trim shawl with fringe4 ,in ,making the ,fringe3 ,cut #d strands of floss each #c inches long4 ,draw strands through stitches in the same way as in making the fringe on ,doll's ,scarf4 8,oh1 how ,i wish ,i could work faster10 thought ,mary ,frances1 starting to work4 8,i do not believe ,crow ,shay is the right size for this work anyhow40 8,i am not10 said ,crow ,shay1 as though reading her thoughts4 8,i am too large60 8,oh60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,oh60 8,oh1 never mind1 ,i've had my turn2 ,i commenced ,to help you learn10 sang ,crow ,shay generously4 8,and aren't you going to help me any more80 asked ,mary ,frances4 ,illustration3 8,i am too large60 ,illustration3 8,aren't you going to help me80 8,oh1 do not sigh1 ,and do not cry2 ,some one will help you ,better than ,i10 the little fellow sang again4 8,some one better than you60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,why1 all of you just suit me60 8,not if you knew1 ,not if you knew1 ,our fairy teacher1 ,fairly ,flew10 went on ,crow ,shay4 8,fairly ,flew60 called the ,yarn ,baby4 8,tinkle6 tinkle6 tinkle60 came the silvery sound of clicking knitting needles from ,mary ,frances' little chest4 8,did some one call me80 asked a still more silvery voice4 8,yes10 answered the ,yarn ,baby1 8a dear little girl who is trying to learn how to crochet and knit needs you4 ,she has worked so patiently that she deserves your help40 ,illustration3 8,fairly ,flew60 ,illustration3 8,better than you60 ,,chapter ,,xiii ,,fairly ,,flew ,,flies ,,in ,,no sooner had the ,yarn ,baby finished speaking than out of the chest there flew a fairy6 ,she was so dainty and beautiful that ,mary ,frances felt that she would never dare to touch her4 ,her dress was made of some silvery cobwebby stuff and she wore a golden cap4 8,my name is ,fairly ,flew10 she said1 flying over on the table near to ,mary ,frances4 8,i love to help people who try to learn4 ,i am the teacher of the ,crocheting and ,knitting ,people4 ,if ,i lend you one of my magic needles1 your work will go so fast that you will say that the needle fairly flew4 ,that is how ,i came to be called ,fairly ,flew40 ,illustration3 ,never dare touch her4 ,illustration3 ,yarn ,baby finished4 8,oh60 whispered ,mary ,frances1 8another wonderful helper from ,fairyland60 8,yes10 laughed the silvery voice of ,fairly ,flew4 8,ready to help1 always ready to help those who try1 try1 try again4 ,how can ,i help you80 8,if you please--0 began the little girl4 8,if you please--0 but she could seem to get no further4 ,here the ,yarn ,baby spoke4 ,all the ,crocheting and ,knitting ,people had risen when ,fairly ,flew arrived4 ,now1 to ,mary ,frances' astonishment1 the ,yarn ,baby1 who had always been the limpest of dolls1 picked up ,mary ,marie's little rocking-chair which was on the sewing table and placed it near the fairy4 ,illustration3 8,take a seat40 8,please take a seat10 she said1 8for we need help1 dear ,fairly ,flew1 in making the doll's shawl40 8,oh1 is that so80 laughed ,fairly ,flew4 ,then she put her hand down into her cobwebby pocket and pulled out a silver crochet hook with a handle only about an inch long4 ,she handed the crochet hook to ,mary ,frances4 8,take hold of its head and its heel1 and pull10 she said4 ,illustration3 8,always ready to help40 ,mary ,frances was almost afraid to pull1 but she was very much pleased to find that when she did1 the crochet hook became nearly as long as ,crow ,shay4 8,finish your work with my needle10 directed ,fairly ,flew4 ,mary ,frances was astonished at what happened4 ,no sooner did she start to make a row of stitches than the magic crochet needle darted ahead of her fingers and finished the row in a twinkle of an eye4 ,in about sixty twinkles the little shawl was finished4 8,oh10 gasped ,mary ,frances1 8,oh1 isn't it wonderful80 and she held it up for all to admire4 8,put it away1 my dear10 said ,fairly ,flew4 8,i do not have very long to stay4 ,a few hours a day is all the time ,i have for any mortal4 ,so let us get everything done that we can40 ,illustration3 8,finish with my needle0 ,illustration3 8,isn't it wonderful80 ,illustration3 ,her hair began to stand on end4 ,,chapter ,,xiv ,a ,,little ,,petticoat 8,,what comes next80 ,fairly ,flew asked the ,yarn ,baby4 8,next10 answered the ,yarn ,baby1 8we planned to show the little ,miss how to make another scarf for ,mary ,marie40 ,illustration3 8,she hasn't two necks40 8,mary ,marie hasn't two necks10 whispered ,crow ,shay4 ,illustration3 8,hush60 warned ,wooley ,ball4 8,hush60 warned ,wooley ,ball as she noticed the ,yarn ,baby's hair begin to rise4 8,you will get into trouble if you don't60 8,there will be caps or hats made to match the little scarfs10 went on the ,yarn ,baby1 turning to ,mary ,frances4 8,you will know how to make this scarf as soon as you hear the directions3 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,wool ,,floss ,,scarf 7,see picture opposite page #ajd--;color plate7 ,be sure to make ,doll's ,shawl1 page #ge1 before attempting to make this scarf4 ,material3 ,old rose wool floss4 ,gray floss for trimming4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #c ,directions3 #a4 ,with rose floss make #ac chain stitches4 #b4 ,skip #a chain stitch1 and make #ab single crochet stitches4 #c4 ,make #a chain stitch to use in turning4 #d4 ,putting hook through the #b loops at the top of stitches just made1 make #d rows of the old rose floss4 #e4 ,make #b rows of the gray floss4 #f4 ,make #b rows of the old rose floss4 #g4 ,make #b rows of gray floss4 #h4 ,make #ij rows of the old rose floss4 #i4 ,make #b rows of the gray floss4 #aj4 ,make #b rows of the rose floss4 #aa4 ,make #b rows of the gray floss4 ,illustration3 ,mary ,marie4 ,illustration3 ,old rose2 gray floss #ab4 ,make #d rows of the rose floss4 ,break off yarn and fasten4 ,trim ends of scarf with fringe4 ,make the fringe exactly like fringe on ends of ,doll's ,scarf1 page #gj4 ,mary ,frances found the old rose and gray flosses1 and set about making the scarf4 ,it was very little trouble1 for the magic needle darted ahead just as in making the shawl1 and very soon the little scarf was finished4 8,isn't it pretty80 cried ,mary ,frances4 8,how happy ,i shall be to make the caps or hats4 ,do they come next80 ,illustration3 8,no1 not yet40 8,no10 answered the ,yarn ,baby1 8not yet40 8,i will tell you why10 said ,fairly ,flew4 8,it is because they would be too difficult for you to make now4 ,you must learn to make the simplest things first4 ,then you will climb right up in the work40 8,she hasn't made anything in double crochet stitch10 ,crow ,shay whispered to ,wooley ,ball4 8,i know10 whispered ,wooley ,ball4 8,wouldn't it be nice if she could make her dolly a warm petticoat with double crochet stitch80 ,illustration3 ,crow ,shay whispered4 ,illustration3 8,i wish ,i had one40 8,indeed it would10 ,crow ,shay whispered again4 8,i often wish ,i had one40 8,had what80 asked ,wooley ,ball4 8,a petticoat1 of course10 ,crow ,shay answered4 8,that is just what comes next10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 overhearing1 8and ,i will give the directions at once40 ,illustration3 ,,doll',s ,,petticoat ,illustration3 8,just what comes next40 ,illustration3 ,,ready ,,for ,,breakfast4 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,petticoat 7,see pictures on pages #hf and #hg7 ,made by working round and round from top downward4 ,material3 ,white wool floss4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #b4 ,directions3 #a4 ,make #dh chain stitches4 #b4 ,join the last chain stitch to the first chain stitch with a slip stitch4 7,see picture below--,a47 ,illustration3 ,crocheted petticoat4 ,illustration3 ,a ,illustration3 ,b #c4 ,make #c chain stitches4 #d4 ,put #a double crochet stitch 7see page #ec7 into each chain stitch4 ,join the last double crochet stitch with the top of the #c chain stitches 7see direction number #c1 above7 with a slip stitch4 ,this makes the first row of stitches4 7,see picture above--,b47 #e4 ,second row3 ,make #c chain stitches1 and make #a double crochet in each stitch of first row putting hook under both threads4 ,join1 as in first row4 ,illustration3 ,white wool floss4 ,how to 8,increase0 in ,crocheting #f4 ,third row3 ,make in same way as second row1 but increase1 or widen1 the petticoat by putting #b double crochet stitches in every sixth stitch4 #g4 ,fourth row3 ,like third row4 #h4 ,fifth row3 ,like third row4 #i4 ,sixth1 seventh1 eighth1 ninth1 tenth and eleventh rows3 ,like second row--that is1 with no widening or increasing4 #aj4 ,twelfth and last row3 8,increase10 by putting #b double crochet stitches in every sixth stitch4 ,trim bottom of petticoat with scallops4 ,to ,make the ,scallops #a4 ,put #a single crochet stitch in the first double crochet stitch made on the tenth row4 #b4 ,make #b chain stitches4 #c4 ,put #c double crochet stitches in the same stitch where the #a single crochet stitch was put4 #d4 ,skip #b double crochet stitches in the last row of double crochet stitches of the petticoat4 ,put #a single crochet into the third stitch4 ,illustration3 ,crow ,shay looks on4 ,illustration3 ,scallops4 #e4 ,make #b chain stitches4 #f4 ,put #c double crochet stitches into the same stitch as the single crochet4 ,continue in same way until scallops are made all around the petticoat4 ,fasten the petticoat at waist with a runner4 ,to ,make the ,runner ,illustration #a4 ,cut a piece of floss about #a yards long4 #b4 ,fold it in the middle1 and with the doubled floss1 make a long chain of chain stitches4 #c4 ,putting the crochet hook through the stitches at the top of the petticoat1 pull the runner through4 7,see picture above47 ,illustration3 8,how lovely and warm60 8,how lovely and warm ,mary ,marie will be60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances as she finished the little petticoat with the help of ,fairly ,flew's magic needle4 8,do not let her wear that in summer10 said the ,yarn ,baby4 ,illustration3 8,do not wear it in summer40 8,if you do she'll surely roast ,and be eaten up for toast10 added ,crow ,shay4 ,then he looked around to see if anyone would chide him for speaking4 ,illustration3 ,he looked around4 ,just as he expected1 the ,yarn ,baby's hair began to stand up on end2 but ,fairly ,flew only laughed and said1 8,oh1 now1 ,yarn ,baby1 don't get ruffled4 ,let him make a little fun for us all40 ,the ,yarn ,baby's hair settled down smoothly in place1 and ,crow ,shay did look as though he would like to crow for sure1 but he was very polite and kept quiet4 ,illustration3 ,her hair began to stand on end4 ,illustration3 8,you surely will surprise them40 ,,chapter ,,xv ,,mary ,,marie',s ,,cap 8,,what now80 asked ,fairly ,flew4 8,next10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 8comes what the little ,miss has been wanting so much-- ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,toque ,,or ,,cap 7,see pictures opposite page #ajd--;color plate7 ,material3 ,old rose 7double7 wool floss4 ,gray floss to be used in making pom-poms4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #b4 ,directions3 #a4 ,make #ej chain stitches4 ,join the last chain stitch to the first chain stitch with a slip stitch4 #b4 ,make #ej single crochet stitches and work around for #bj rows4 7,see figure ,a on page #id47 ,illustration3 8,what now80 ,illustration3 ,make a doll's toque or cap4 ,illustration3 8,look at this40 ,illustration3 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,toque ,,or ,,cap ,see color plate opposite page #ajd ,illustration3 8,oh my6 ,oh my60 #c4 ,make #b slip stitches4 ,then turn1 and work on the wrong side4 #d4 ,make #ej single crochets for #be rows4 ,fasten the end of the floss4 #e4 ,thread a zephyr needle or a darning needle with the floss4 ,lay the chain-stitched edge together like the top of a stocking laid flat1 and sew or overhand it together from a to b to form top of cap4 7,see figure ,a on page #id74 #f4 ,fold up on outside of cap1 about #ab rows of the single crochet stitches last made4 ,fold up about #ac more rows4 ,this roll forms the part around the head of the doll4 #g4 ,bring points a and b down to meet the roll1 and pin in place4 ,fasten points in place by sewing on pom-poms for trimming4 ,to ,make ,pompons #a4 ,cut #b cardboard circles1 making them measure #c inches across4 #b4 ,cut out a circular hole in the center of each1 making it inch across4 #c4 ,cut off #a piece of old rose and #a piece of gray floss1 making each about #c yards long4 ,put the ends together1 side by side4 #d4 ,holding the #b cardboard circles together1 thread the gray and rose floss into the center hole1 over the edges1 into the center1 over the edges1 doing this over and over again until the entire length of floss is used4 #e4 ,put one leg of a pair of scissors between the #b cardboard edges of the circles1 and cut the floss apart4 ,illustration3 ,wind with floss4 ,illustration3 ,make of cardboard4 #f4 ,put a short double thread of floss between the #b cardboard circles and tie the ends of the double thread firmly together4 #g4 ,tear off the cardboard1 and carefully clip the surface of the pompon even4 8,now1 may ,i show you how ,mary ,marie looks in her cap and scarf80 asked ,mary ,frances1 finishing off the pretty little toque in a short time4 ,illustration3 8,indeed you may40 8,indeed you may60 ,fairly ,flew replied1 and ,mary ,frances ran to get her4 ,soon she had the proud dolly dressed1 and held her up for all to see4 8,wintry weather1 ,blowsy gale1 ,will never turn ,your dolly pale4 ,she will go out ,without a care1 ,because her scarf ,and cap she'll wear10 sang ,crow ,shay4 ,illustration3 ,tie between two cardboards4 8,she is to have another cap or a hat to match the first scarf that you made10 said the ,yarn ,baby4 8,she can wear that set to school--does ,mary ,marie go to school80 she asked4 ,illustration3 8,does she go to school80 8,oh1 yes10 said ,mary ,frances2 8to kindergarten40 ,illustration3 8,oh yes1 to kindergarten40 8,then we must hasten to get the little hat made60 ,fairly ,flew exclaimed4 ,illustration3 8,i'll give directions40 ,,chapter ,,xvi ,,mary ,,marie',s ,,turban 8,,please let us hear the new directions1 ,yarn ,baby10 ,fairly ,flew said4 ,and then the ,yarn ,baby began3 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,turban 7,,hat7 7,see the picture opposite page #dj--;color plate7 ,material3 ,old rose or blue four-fold ,germantown zephyr4 ,gray ,germantown zephyr for trimming4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #e4 ,directions3 ,to ,make the ,top of the ,crown of the ,hat #a4 ,with rose or blue yarn make #e chain stitches4 #b4 ,join the chain in a ring with slip stitch4 #c4 ,make #a chain stitch4 ,illustration3 8,please40 ,illustration3 ,yarn ,baby began4 ,illustration3 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,turban 7,,hat7 ,illustration3 8,use me40 ,illustration3 ,germantown zephyr4 #d4 ,put #b single crochet stitches in each chain stitch in the ring 7#aj single crochet stitches in all74 ,tie a piece of sewing cotton in the last stitch to mark end of row4 7,see picture ,a1 page #aja47 ,,note4--,in making the turban1 put the crochet hook through back loop only of the stitches already made4 7,see picture ,a1 page #aja47 #e4 ,second row3 ,put #b single crochets in each stitch4 #f4 ,third row3 ,put #a single crochet in each of the first #b stitches4 ,put #b single crochets in third stitch4 ,,note4--,when #b or more stitches are put into #a stitch in this way1 it makes the work fuller or larger4 ,this is called 8increasing40 ,put #a single crochet in each of the next #b stitches4 ,put #b single crochets in next stitch4 ,continue in this way until end of this row4 #g4 ,fourth row3 ,same as third row4 #h4 ,fifth row3 ,increase1 by putting #b single crochets in every fifth stitch1 and continue in this way until there are #h full rows4 ,illustration3 ,a ,to ,make the ,side of ,crown1 or the ,band #a4 ,make #eh chain stitches4 ,join in a ring with slip stitch4 #b4 ,make #a single crochet in each stitch of the chain4 #c4 ,second row3 ,put #a single crochet in each single crochet1 taking up back loop only4 ,continue doing this until there are #f full rows4 ,the turned-up band of gray is made in the same way as the band just finished4 ,illustration3 ,b ,illustration3 ,to increase ,to ,put ,turban ,together ,illustration3 ,join in a ring4 #a4 ,hold the right side of the crown toward you4 ,hold the top edge of the rose or blue band 7not the chain-stitched edge7 to the edge of the crown4 ,baste edges together4 ,catch edges of crown and band together with single crochet stitches4 #b4 ,place gray band inside of the rose or blue band1 with the right side against the inside 7or wrong side7 of the rose or blue band4 ,thread a zephyr needle or a darning needle with gray yarn1 and sew the edges neatly together4 7,picture ,b on page #aja shows the two bands spread open after they have been sewed together47 #c4 ,turn the gray band up on the outside of turban and sew a rosette on the left side of the crown and on the turned-up band4 ,to ,make ,rosette ,lay the ends of the two colors of zephyr together side by side4 ,with a large crochet hook 7about ,no4 #h7 make #de chain stitches4 ,break off yarns and fasten ends4 ,form the chain into #f flat loops and sew on left side of turban1 using gray yarn in a zephyr or darning needle4 ,illustration3 ,to make rosette4 ,as soon as it was finished1 ,mary ,frances put the turban on ,mary ,marie4 ,then she put the scarf which matched it around the dolly's neck4 8,doesn't she look sweet60 she exclaimed4 8,i'll let you all kiss her40 8,oh1 excuse--60 began ,crow ,shay1 but he never finished the sentence1 for there came a voice at the door4 ,it was ,katie's voice4 ,illustration3 8,doesn't she look sweet60 8,miss ,mary ,frances6 ,you haven't been out at all to-day60 she said4 8,your mother wouldn't like that40 ,mary ,frances ran to the door4 8,why1 ,katie1 that's so6 ,i must go out4 ,i'll get ready right away4 ,i've been doing some crocheting40 8,that's fine10 ,katie said4 8,i wish ,i knew how to crochet40 8,maybe ,i can teach you some time after ,i learn more myself10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,i should love to learn40 ,katie looked pleased4 8,well1 ,i must be about my work now10 she added1 and went downstairs again4 ,illustration3 8,i should love to40 ,when ,mary ,frances turned back to the sewing table nothing was to be seen but the empty rocking-chair and the knitting bag4 8,oh1 dear10 she thought1 8where can everybody be80 ,she lifted the bag4 ,underneath was ,mary ,marie just as she had dressed her4 ,she put her hand into the bag and found ,wooley ,ball and the ,yarn ,baby1 but could not find ,crow ,shay4 8,what is the little rascal hiding for80 she wondered4 ,illustration3 ,out popped ,crow ,shay4 8,look in the chest of yarns10 said ,wooley ,ball4 ,mary ,frances opened the lid4 ,out popped ,crow ,shay's little round head4 8,so scared was ,i1 ,i thought ,i'd die2 ,so ran and hid-- ,that's why6 ,that's why60 he sang4 ,illustration3 8,so scared was ,i40 8,and ,fairly ,flew10 asked ,mary ,frances2 8where is she80 ,illustration3 8,where is she80 8,she's gone6 ,she's gone6 ,been gone before2 ,but she'll come back ,some more1 some more10 promised ,crow ,shay1 and the little girl went happily out to play4 ,illustration3 ,,going ,,shopping ,,for ,,directions ,,for ,,making ,,knitted ,,articles ,,shown ,,in ,,this ,,illustration ,,see ,,shopping ,,bag--#bdb ,,crocheted ,,hand ,,bag--#bdh ,,crocheted ,,purse--#bee ,,crocheted ,,wool ,,floss ,,scarf--#hd ,,crocheted ,,toque ,,or ,,cap--#ic ,,chapter ,,xvii ,,mary ,,marie ,,comes ,,to ,,life ,,the next morning1 after breakfast1 ,mary ,frances hurried to her room1 hoping to have another delightful lesson4 8,aunt ,maria will be so surprised to see what ,i've done10 she whispered4 8,and mother will be so pleased40 8,you surely will surprise them10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 8and if ,i am not mistaken we will have to work with all our might to get everything ready by the time they come home40 ,illustration3 8,you surely will surprise them4 8,indeed we will60 said ,mary ,frances1 getting things ready for work4 8,i wonder what comes next80 ,illustration3 8,indeed we will60 8,oh1 excuse me10 she exclaimed after a moment1 8,i must go get my dolly4 ,i put her to bed in the playroom last night40 ,when she lifted ,mary ,marie out of her little bed and stood her on the floor1 the little thing looked at her and said1 8,mamma1 my tootsies are told40 8,oh1 can you talk again80 cried ,mary ,frances4 8,is it true1 or am ,i dreaming80 ,illustration3 8,can you talk80 8',torse it's true10 answered ,mary ,marie4 8',torse it's true4 ,fairly ,flew tame in the night and tissed me40 8,what did she tell you1 dear80 asked ,mary ,frances1 lifting the doll in her arms4 8,she said that ,i tould talk until the lessons were over40 8,oh1 ,i hope that they last as long as ,i live60 said ,mary ,frances1 hugging the doll close4 8,toe do ,i60 ,mary ,marie said4 8,but my foots are told40 ,illustration3 8,my tootsies are told40 8,oh1 you darling60 cried ,mary ,frances4 8,you want me to make you a pair of slippers60 8,please1 ,mamma10 said the little doll4 ,so ,mary ,frances dressed her in her bathrobe1 and carried her into the sewing room and sat her on the table4 8,how ,i wish ,i had a little ball for her to play with10 she said4 ,then the ,yarn ,baby asked1 8,why not make her one8 ,i'll give you the directions3 ,,baby',s ,,ball 7,see picture opposite page #acf--;color plate7 ,make the same way as the pompons on the ,doll's ,toque 7page #ie71 using circles #c inches across with a #a-;inch opening in the center4 ,wind until center is almost filled4 ,illustration3 ,baby's ball4 8,never throw away ends of yarn10 ,wooley ,ball added4 8,you can make them into a beautiful baby's ball--no matter how many different colors there are2 or you can make a ball for your mother to use as a-- ,,hair ,,pin ,,ball,d 7,see picture opposite page #dj--;color plate7 ,make in same way as pompons on ,doll's ,toque1 using circles of cardboard #c inches across1 and a #a-;inch opening in the center4 ,wind until opening is almost filled4 8,oh1 ,i will give mother one on her birthday60 said ,mary ,frances4 ,soon she set to work and made a baby's ball for ,mary ,marie4 ,illustration3 8,i'll give directions40 8,pretty ball60 said the dolly1 trying to catch it in her hands again and again4 ,suddenly she began to cry4 8,why1 what is the matter1 dear80 asked ,mary ,frances4 8,foots told10 the baby sobbed4 ,mary ,frances laid the dolly's shawl over her feet4 8,is that better80 she asked4 8,oh1 how ,i wish ,i knew how to make you a pair of slippers60 ,illustration3 8,you will soon learn0 8,you will soon learn how to do that10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 and gave the directions for making-- ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,bedroom ,,slippers 7,see picture opposite page #bjj7 ,illustration ,material3 ,pink or light blue ,germantown zephyr4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #c4 ,directions3 ,the work is begun at the toe of the slipper4 ,see 8,a0 in the picture on page #aji4 ,illustration3 8,foots told10 the baby sobbed4 #a4 ,make #h chain stitches4 #b4 ,skip #a chain1 and put #a single crochet in each of #c chain stitches4 #c4 ,put #c single crochets in the fourth chain stitch4 #d4 ,put #a single crochet in the next #c chain stitches4 ,make #a chain to use in turning4 7,in single crochet work1 always make #a chain in turning47 #e4 ,second row3 ,put #a single crochet in each stitch1 taking the back thread only of the stitch4 7,the first and second rows form a 8rib40 ,the slippers are made of 8ribs407 ,illustration #f4 ,third row3 ,put #a single crochet in each of #d stitches4 ,put #c single crochets in the fifth stitch4 ,put #a single crochet in each of the next #d stitches4 ,,note4--,the adding of stitches1 as in the fifth stitch1 is called 8increasing40 #g4 ,fourth row3 ,put #a single crochet in each stitch4 ,illustration3 ,single crochet4 #h4 ,fifth row3 ,increase as in direction ,no4 #f in sixth stitch4 #i4 ,sixth row3 #a single crochet in each stitch4 ,this row completes the toe part1 or front of the slipper4 #aj4 ,seventh row3 ,this row starts the sides4 ,make #a single crochet in each of #f stitches4 ,make #a chain to turn4 ,illustration3 ,to join slipper4 #aa4 ,eighth row3 ,make #a single crochet in each stitch4 ,make #i ribs for the sides of the slipper4 ,to ,join ,side to ,toe ,hold the edge of the ninth rib 7,d7 to edge of opposite side of front 7,c71 right sides facing each other4 7,see picture page #aji47 ,join edges with single crochet stitches1 taking up #a loop only of the stitches forming the ribs4 ,to ,form the ,toe ,fold tip of toe together1 bringing ,a to ,b4 7,see page #aji47 ,thread a darning or zephyr needle with yarn and sew tip of slipper toe together4 ,illustration3 ,join at ,a and ,b ,illustration3 ,fold tip of toe4 ,to ,make ,top of ,slipper ,illustration ,spaces for runners are made in this way3 ,starting,e at corner at right side of top 7,a71 make #b chain stitches4 ,join them with a slip stitch to the point at the top of the nearest rib4 ,continue in this way all around top of slipper4 ,to ,make ,trimming at ,top ,make #c chain stitches4 ,put crochet hook through the first runner space and make a slip stitch4 ,make #c chains and put a slip stitch in the next runner space4 ,continue all around top of slipper4 ,illustration3 ,thread this into runner4 ,to ,make ,runner ,make a chain of #de chain stitches4 ,thread this into the runner spaces just as in making doll's petticoat 7see page #ij71 and put tassels on the ends4 ,to ,make ,tassels 7,see pictures on opposite page7 ,illustration3 ,to make tassels4 #a4 ,cut a piece of cardboard #a inch long and inch wide4 #b4 ,over this1 wind a strand of yarn #aj times4 #c4 ,thread a long-eyed zephyr needle with yarn4 ,slip it under the yarn on the cardboard and tie it together at the top4 #d4 ,clip the yarn apart at the other edge of the card4 ,hold the clipped ends between the thumb and fingers of the left hand1 and tie the tassel with a piece of yarn1 to look like picture ,no4 #c4 ,thread the ends of the tie-string into a long-eyed needle4 ,pull the ends down through the middle of the tassel and cut them off even with the bottom4 ,thread a zephyr needle with both ends of yarn at top of tassel and pull needle through one end of the runner4 ,fasten the ends by pulling needle through tassel from the top4 ,cut off ends even with tassel fringe4 7,see picture ,no4 #d47 ,to ,make ,slipper ,soles ,lay doll's shoe on a piece of light-weight cardboard and mark it with a pencil2 cut it out4 ,or trace the outline below1 and use it as a pattern4 ,thread zephyr needle with yarn1 and sew slipper to sole4 ,when the ,yarn ,baby had finished giving the long directions for the slippers1 ,crow ,shay1 who had been very quiet1 could not keep still another second4 ,illustration3 8,whew6 ,yarn ,baby60 8,whew6 ,yarn ,baby60 he broke in4 8,whew6 ,how do you know so much8 ,you certainly are a woolly-headed know-it-all60 ,at first the ,yarn ,baby did not know what to say to this impudent speech4 ,then her hair stood up stiff and straight4 8,if ,i'm--if ,i'm a woolly-head10 she cried1 8you're an old bone-head6 ,so you are6 ,so there60 ,crow ,shay grew pale1 stood up on end and started for the ,yarn ,baby1 when ,wooley ,ball just rolled in his way and ,crow ,shay pitched over her1 head first4 8,mind your manners1 ,crow ,shay6 ,mind your manners60 said ,wooley ,ball calmly4 ,all the ,knitting ,people laughed merrily at ,crow ,shay's silly caper1 except poor ,crow ,shay1 who looked a little ashamed of himself4 ,illustration3 ,trace this pattern4 ,,chapter ,,xviii ,,the ,,magic ,,rhyme ,,mary ,,frances1 who wanted to laugh1 too1 pretended not to notice1 and picked up a ball of pink yarn4 ,illustration3 ,a ball of pink yarn4 8,if only ,i had ,fairly ,flew's magic needle60 she said1 8,i could get the slippers finished very soon for my poor baby's cold feet40 ,she started to pick up ,crow ,shay4 ,illustration3 8,wait a moment60 8,wait a moment6 ,wait a moment60 exclaimed the little fellow who was himself again4 8,don't you want to call the fairy teacher80 8,if ,i only knew how to1 ,i certainly should call her1 ,crow ,shay10 replied ,mary ,frances4 8,you help me a good deal1 but----0 8,oh1 ,i know60 said ,crow ,shay4 8,i can't do what ,fairly ,flew can do for you1 but ,i can do this much2 ,i can tell you how to summon her40 8,will you please tell me80 begged ,mary ,frances4 ,illustration3 8,indeed he will40 8,indeed he will10 spoke up the ,yarn ,baby1 who forgave very quickly4 8,we all love you because you are so anxious to learn our lessons4 ,begin1 ,crow ,shay40 8,all right10 said ,crow ,shay4 8,when you want the fairy ,fairly ,flew during our lessons1 just whisper this little rhyme3 8#8,fairy ,fairly ,flew1 ,please come1 for ,i need you4'0 8,that's easy60 cried ,mary ,frances1 repeating the rhyme3 8,fairy ,fairly ,flew1 ,please come1 for ,i need you40 ,illustration3 8,here ,i am1 little girl40 ,she had scarcely finished speaking when there came the light rustle of wings2 and a tiny voice of silvery sweetness said1 8,here ,i am1 little girl4 ,i always come to help those who try to learn their lessons4 ,they may not always see me1 but ,i put magic into their needles after they practice what they learn4 ,they may not be able to work quite as quickly as you do when ,i am with you1 but they can work pretty fast--so fast that people may say that the needles fairly flew40 8,how glad ,i am that you help other little girls1 too10 said ,mary ,frances1 taking the magic needle which the fairy held out4 8,thank you for coming to me1 dear ,fairly ,flew60 ,then she started to make the slippers--and you know how quickly they were finished4 ,illustration3 8,aren't they beautiful80 8,aren't they beautiful80 cried ,mary ,frances4 8,now my dolly's feet will keep warm40 ,and she put them on ,mary ,marie's little feet4 ,illustration3 8,footies nice and warm40 8,footies nice and warm10 gurgled ,mary ,marie2 8footies hidin' away from ,jack ,frost10 and went on playing with her ball4 ,illustration3 8,won't that be splendid80 ,,chapter ,,xix ,,mary ,,marie',s ,,school ,,bag ,,after everybody had admired the little slippers1 the ,yarn ,baby said1 8,if ,mary ,marie goes to kindergarten1 she should have a little school-bag to carry her pictures and books in1 ,i think40 ,illustration3 8,has she a school-bag80 8,wouldn't that be splendid60 cried ,mary ,frances4 8,what kind of yarn shall ,i use80 ,illustration3 8,let me look into the box40 8,let me look into the box10 replied ,wooley ,ball1 rolling over to the end of the sewing table and peeping over the edge of the chest1 8,oh1 there is the very thing to use--ecru crochet cotton4 ,cotton will wear much better than wool for a bag40 ,as ,mary ,frances picked up the ball1 the ,yarn ,baby began to give the directions for making-- ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,book ,,bag 7,see color plate page #dj7 ,illustration ,illustration3 ,dolly's books4 ,illustration3 ,dolly at school4 ,material3 ,ecru crochet cotton 7mercerized74 ,steel hook ,no4 #g4 ,directions3,f #a4 ,make #bf chain stitches4 #b4 ,put #a double crochet stitch into the fourth chain stitch from the needle4 #c4 ,put #a double crochet into the fifth chain stitch4 #d4 ,put #a double crochet stitch into the sixth chain4 #e4 ,make #b chain stitches4 #f4 ,skip #b chain stitches in the first row1 and put #a double crochet into the next chain stitch2 that is1 into the third chain stitch from the last double crochet stitch which you made4 #g4 ,put a double crochet in each of the next #b chain stitches4 #h4 ,repeat directions ,no4 #e1 #f1 and #g to end of chain4 #i4 ,make #e chain stitches to use in turning4 ,illustration3 ,make #e chain stitches4 #aj4 ,put #c double crochet stitches into the first space of the row just made4 #aa4 ,make #b chain stitches4 #ab4 ,continue making clusters of #c double crochets in each space with #b chains between--to end of row4 ,the last stitch in the row will be #a double crochet taken into the top of the #c chain stitches which were used in turning the row below4 #ac4 ,continue making rows like these two until there are #f rows4 ,this makes one side of the bag4 #ad4 ,taking up the threads on the other side of the first row of chain stitches which you made1 make other side of bag like first side4 7,see picture below47 ,illustration #ae4 ,fold the two sides of bag together1 along the row of chain stitches first made1 and fasten them together with single crochet stitches along the edge1 catching each side4 #af4 ,make #a row of single crochet all around the top of the bag4 ,illustration3 ,book bag4 ,to ,make the ,handle ,illustration3 ,make handle4 #a4 ,at the top of the first cluster of double crochet stitches from the side1 make #b single crochet stitches4 7,see picture1 page #aah47 #b4 ,make #a chain stitch to use in turning4 #c4 ,make #b single crochet stitches4 #d4 ,continue directions ,nos4 #a and #b until handle is #b inches long4 ,fasten the end of handle into the top of the first cluster of double crochet stitches from the other side of the bag1 using slip stitch4 #e4 ,make another handle on opposite side of bag in same way4 ,,note4--,in fastening ends of threads1 be sure to pull the last stitch very tight before cutting off the ends4 ,when ,mary ,frances had finished making the little bag1 she hung it on the dolly's arm4 ,illustration3 ,hung it on the dolly's arm4 8,doe to tool6 ,doe to tool1 now60 cried ,mary ,marie4 8,not in your bathrobe and slippers1 darling60 8,den what s'all ,i do80 asked ,mary ,marie4 8,i'se tired of ball6 ,wish ,i had a dolly60 ,,chapter ,,xx ,a ,,letter ,,from ,,mother 8,,the poor little dear60 exclaimed ,fairly ,flew1 8a doll she shall have1 and ,i will tell you how to make it myself--a doll that looks ever so much like ,mary ,frances' own dolly1 our dear ,yarn ,baby60 ,illustration3 8,poor little dear60 ,then she told the little girl-- ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,an ,,infant ,,yarn ,,doll ,material3 ,white knitting worsted4,g ,a strand of coarse red embroidery cotton4 ,two blue beads for eyes4 7,see picture1 page #abb47 ,directions3 #a4 ,cut about #bj strands of yarn1 each #h inches long4 ,lay them together side by side4 #b4 ,tie them together in the middle with a short piece of yarn4 ,fold them over in the middle where tied4 ,illustration3 ,tie in middle4 #c4 ,about inch below the fold1 tie in the same way as you did the tassel on doll's slippers4 7,see picture ,no4 #c on ,plate #c47 ,this forms the infant's head4 ,illustration3 ,to make shoulder4 #d4 ,to make the arms1 take hold of #d strands of the yarn and tie a knot close to the neck4 ,this forms the shoulder4 ,about inch below the shoulder knot1 trim off the #d strands4 ,tie the #d strands together with a short piece of yarn to form the hand4 #e4 ,make the other arm opposite in the same way4 #f4 ,about of an inch below the neck1 tie the long strands together to form infant's waist4 #g4 ,sew two small blue beads in head for eyes1 and take a stitch with red embroidery cotton to form the mouth4 ,illustration3 ,,dinah ,,doll ,,and ,,infant 8,baby6 ,baby60 cried ,mary ,marie as soon as ,mary ,frances had it finished4 ,illustration3 8,baby6 ,baby60 8,how she loves that doll60 cried ,crow ,shay4 8,she ought to have a nurse-maid to help her care for it40 8,indeed she ought to10 declared the ,yarn ,baby4 8,i would like to tell the little ,miss how to make a ,dinah ,doll40 ,illustration3 8,indeed she ought to40 8,do tell her now10 said ,fairly ,flew4 ,illustration3 8,do tell her now40 ,so the ,yarn ,baby began3 ,,how ,,to ,,make ,a ,,colored ,,yarn ,,doll ,material3 ,black knitting worsted4,h ,white knitting worsted4 ,a strand of coarse red embroidery cotton4 ,two white beads for eyes4 7,see page #abb47 ,directions3 #a4 ,cut about #ej strands of black worsted #ab inches long4 ,tie them together in the middle and fold4 #b4 ,tie them again about #a inches below the fold to form ,dinah's head4 #c4 ,at each side of the body1 close to the neck1 take #h strands and tie together in a knot to form shoulders and arms4 #d4 ,trim off the strands about #b inches below the knots1 and tie with white yarn near ends--to form hands4 #e4 ,cut #cj strands of white yarn about #h inches long4 ,lay them together1 side by side4 ,tie them together very loosely in the middle1 fold them in the middle1 where tied4 ,tie the bundle of strands around doll's neck to form front of dress4 #f4 ,follow direction ,no4 #e and tie in back of doll to form back of dress4 #g4 ,cut a piece of black yarn about #h inches long and tie it in a bow knot around the doll about #a inches from the neck1 to form the doll's waist4 #h4 ,at the bottom1 with a short piece of white yarn1 tie together about #f strands of black yarn1 to form a foot4 #i4 ,make another foot in the same way4 #aj4 ,trim off the other strands of yarn at the bottom about inch above the feet4 #aa4 ,sew two white beads in place for eyes1 and take two stitches with red embroidery cotton to form the mouth4 ,sew infant doll in place in ,dinah's arm4 ,to make the hair1 cut #be short strands of black worsted and sew with black thread to top of ,dinah's head4 ,trim hair with bow made of narrow red ribbon4 ,when ,mary ,frances finished the funny colored doll1 she sewed the white infant baby in the arm1 to the delight of ,mary ,marie and the ,knitting ,people4 ,illustration3 ,eyelids began to droop4 ,soon ,mary ,marie's eyelids began to droop2 then ,mary ,frances carried her off to bed1 and she went to sleep with the dolls in her arms4 ,illustration3 ,to the delight of the ,crochet ,people 8,oh1 how ,i wish that ,i could tell mother about my lovely times10 thought ,mary ,frances4 8,maybe when all my lessons are finished ,i shall be able to tell her4 ,she would not worry about my being lonely if she knew how busy ,i am1 and how happy now since ,i know that dear father is getting well40 ,just then ,billy called her and she hurried downstairs4 ,illustration3 ,billy called her4 8,here is a letter from mother for you10 said ,billy1 meeting her at the foot of the stairs4 8,hurry and read it4 ,i want to hear about father40 ,so ,mary ,frances opened it and read3 ,illustration3 8,dear ,mary ,frances40 ,dear ,mary ,frances3 ,you will be glad to hear that father is safe in the hospital and improving very rapidly4 ,his leg was broken just above the ankle1 and he is suffering from the shock of the accident4 ,the doctors say that it will be a week or ten days1 perhaps longer1 before we can bring him home4 ,i am sending a newspaper which tells about the train wreck and explains how it happened4 ,you and ,billy are in my thoughts every hour of the day and many times at night1 too2 but ,i am not worried because ,i know that ,katie will take good care of you both4 ,father says that he is racing with time to get well enough to return home to you dear children1 and that he will tell you the whole story when he arrives4 ,aunt ,maria sends love and says that she will teach you to crochet when she comes--and that you may practice the stitches which she has already taught you4 ,i shut my eyes and see you in my mind's eye1 but ,i want to be able soon to see you really and truly4 ,hugs and kisses from ,mother4 8,good news60 exclaimed ,billy as ,mary ,frances finished reading2 8but it's no fun to have a broken leg40 ,illustration3 8,good news60 8,oh1 ,billy1 think how much worse it might have been10 cried ,mary ,frances4 8,won't we be glad to see father and mother back--and ,aunt ,maria80 and she caught him by the arm and waltzed him around the big hall4 ,illustration3 8,oh1 ,billy40 ,,chapter ,,xxi ,a ,,teddy ,,bear ,,suit 8,i ,,do wonder what the ,crochet ,people have planned for the next lesson10 thought ,mary ,frances as she went upstairs after breakfast the next morning4 ,illustration3 8,i do wonder40 ,when she went into the playroom she was surprised to find ,mary ,marie sitting on the side of her bed1 trying to put on her little slippers4 ,illustration3 ,put on her little slippers4 8,what60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,awake so early--and trying to dress yourself80 8',es1 ,mamma10 answered ,mary ,marie4 8,i'se detting weady to doe to tool40 8,bless your little heart60 cried ,mary ,frances4 8,here1 let me help you60 and she soon put on ,mary ,marie's little shoes and stockings1 and dressed her4 8,what shall ,i wear wound me1 ,mamma80 asked the dolly4 8,it's too warm for a toat1 and too told to doe wifout somet'ing wound me40 8,let me see10 said ,mary ,frances1 thinking hard4 8,if ,mary ,m'rie only had a twetter60 sighed the wise young lady4 ,illustration3 8,if ,i only had a twetter60 ,mary ,frances caught her up in her arms4 8,the very thing60 she cried4 8,let us go see the ,crochet ,people40 ,just as she sat ,mary ,marie on the table1 ,crow ,shay began3 8,for young or old1 ,when it is cold1 ,nothing is better ,than a sweater40 ,illustration3 ,crow ,shay began4 8,oh60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,oh1 ,crow ,shay1 how did you ever guess what we want so much80 8,every doll in the world ought to have a sweater10 he declared4 8,and the sooner ,fairly ,flew comes1 the sooner ,mary ,marie will get one40 ,so ,mary ,frances said the magic rhyme3 8,fairy ,fairly ,flew1 ,please come1 for ,i need you20 and the fairy helper came4 8,what do you wish for80 she asked1 seating herself in the doll's rocking-chair4 ,illustration3 8,what do you wish for80 8,a sweater for ,mary ,marie1 dear ,fairly ,flew10 ,mary ,frances answered4 8,a twetter6 ,a twetter60 laughed the little doll1 looking up4 8,doe to tool40 ,illustration3 8,a twetter6 ,a twetter60 8,bless her heart--and yours1 too1 little girl10 said ,fairly ,flew2 8she shall have not only a sweater1 but a whole outfit to keep her warm when she goes to school1 for ,i myself will give you directions for making a-- ,,teddy ,,bear ,,suit ,consisting of ,sweater1 ,tam1 and ,long ,leggings 7,see picture opposite page #afh--;color plate47 ,material3 8,old blue0 or peacock blue knitting worsted4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #e4 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,sweater 7,be sure to make the articles already described in this story before attempting to make the ,teddy ,bear ,outfit47 ,directions3 ,this work is begun with the front4 #a4 ,make #bf chain stitches4 #b4 ,make #be single crochet stitches4 #c4 ,make #a chain to turn4 ,always make #a chain stitch to use in turning1 unless told to do otherwise4 #d4 ,make #ab rows 7in all7 of #be single crochet stitches1 taking up both loops of stitches below4 #e4 ,on the thirteenth row1 make only #ae single crochets4 ,make only #ae single crochets for #f rows 7in all74 ,these rows come under the arm of the doll4 ,you will then have made #ah rows4 #f4 ,on the nineteenth row1 make #ae single crochets and #aa chain stitches4 #g4 ,on the twentieth row1 make #be single crochets4 #h4 ,make #ba rows of #be single crochets for the back of the sweater4 ,this makes #ci rows from the beginning4 #i4 ,on the fortieth row make #ae single crochets for #f rows1 under arm4 ,illustration3 8,a really sweater60 ,illustration3 8,oh me6 ,oh my60 #aj4 ,on the forty-seventh row1 add #aa chains1 and crochet #ab rows of #be single crochet stitches4 ,to ,make ,armholes ,thread a zephyr needle with the worsted1 and sew #f rows of the front to #f rows of the back 7,a to ,a1 ,b to ,b4 ,see picture1 page #acj74 ,do the same to the other side4 ,illustration3 8,does it fit80 ,to ,make ,border on ,edge around ,sweater #a4 ,hold the outside of the sweater toward you4 ,starting at the left side of the neck1 take up both loops of each stitch with single crochet all around sweater to right side of neck4 ,illustration3 ,try on ,dolly4 ,,note4--,in turning corners at bottom use #c single crochets in #a stitch4 #b4 ,make #a chain stitch to use in turning1 and make another row of single crochet in the same way all around sweater4 ,this will bring you back to the starting stitch of border4 #c4 ,make #a chain to use in turning1 and make third row1 putting only #b single crochet stitches in corners at the bottom4 ,to ,make ,collar ,band #a4 ,hold right side of front of sweater toward you1 and take up each stitch across the neck with single crochet4 #b4 ,make #e rows of single crochet1 using #a chain stitch to turn4 ,make slip stitches all around sweater taking up back thread only of the stitches4 ,to ,fasten ,sweater ,the sweater is fastened with loops and buttons4 ,illustration3 ,chain stitch form loops4 ,to ,make ,loops #a4 ,on the right-hand side of the sweater1 commencing at the bottom1 make #d slip stitches4 #b4 ,make #b chain stitches4 #c4 ,skip #b stitches in the row below1 and make #d more slip stitches4 ,the chain stitches form the loops4 #d4 ,continue doing this until the neck is reached4 #e4 ,make #a loop on the end of the collar4 ,sew buttons on the left side opposite the loops4 ,illustration3 ,fastened with loops and buttons4 ,illustration3 ,busily crocheting4 ,illustration3 ,chain stitch to use in turning4 ,to ,make the ,sleeves #a4 ,make #i chain stitches4 #b4 ,make #h single crochet stitches4 #c4 ,always make #a chain stitch to use in turning single crochet4 #d4 ,second row3 ,taking up both threads of the row of single crochets just made1 make #b single crochets in the first stitch1 and #a in each stitch to the end of the row4 ,this will make #i stitches4 #e4 ,make #c chains1 and turn the work4 #f4 ,third row3 ,make #a single crochet in each of the two chain stitches1 and single crochets to the end of the row1 making #aa stitches in all4 ,make #a chain to turn4 #g4 ,fourth row3 ,make #b single crochets in the first stitch and single crochets to the end of row1 making #ab stitches in all4 #h4 ,fifth row3 ,make #e chain stitches4 ,make #d single crochets in the chain stitches1 and single crochets to the end of row1 making #af stitches4 #i4 ,sixth row3 ,make #b single crochet stitches in the first stitch and single crochets to the end1 making #ag stitches4 #aj4 ,seventh row3 ,make #ag single crochets4 #aa4 ,eighth row3 ,make #b single crochets in first stitch and single crochets to the end of row1 making #ah stitches4 #ab4 ,make #f rows of #ah single crochet stitches4 #ac4 ,on the fifteenth row1 make single crochets1 but skip next to the last stitch1 making #ag single crochet stitches4 #ad4 ,sixteenth row3 ,make #ag single crochet stitches4 #ae4 ,seventeenth row3 ,make single crochets across row1 but skip next to the last stitch1 making #af stitches4 #af4 ,eighteenth row3 ,make #af single crochet stitches4 #ag4 ,nineteenth row3 ,make slip stitches in the first four stitches4 ,single crochet to the end1 skipping next to the last stitch1 making #aa stitches4 #ah4 ,twentieth row3 ,make #aa single crochet stitches4 #ai4 ,twenty-first row3 ,make #b slip stitches1 and single crochet to the end of row1 skipping next to the last stitch1 making #h stitches4 #bj4 ,twenty-second row3 ,make #h single crochets4 ,break off and fasten the yarn4 ,make another sleeve like this one4 #ba4 ,sew up the sleeves4 #bb4 ,pin seam to the front corner of the armhole 7,a7 and sew in place4 7,see picture1 page #aca47 ,illustration3 8,row6 row6 another row0 ,illustration3 8,look out1 ,crow ,shay60 #bc4 ,put #b rows of single crochet around the end of sleeve at wrist4 ,add one row of slip stitches below these4 ,do not make this row of slip stitches very tight4 ,to ,make the ,pockets #a4 ,make #g chain stitches4 #b4 ,make #g rows of #f single crochets4 #c4 ,put #a row of single crochet across the top of pocket4 #d4 ,put #a row of slip stitches across top of pocket4 ,illustration ,make another pocket in same way4 ,sew pockets on the sweater1 about #a inch from bottom and #a inch from sides4 ,illustration3 ,sew pocket on sweater4 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,tam 7,see picture on page #acf7 ,material3 ,old blue or peacock blue knitting worsted4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #e4 ,directions3 #a4 ,make #d chain stitches4 #b4 ,join the chain in a ring with slip stitch4 ,illustration3 ,join in a ring4 #c4 ,make #aj single crochets into the center of the ring4 #d4 ,tie a piece of white sewing thread to the tenth single crochet stitch1 to mark the beginning of the next row around4 #e4 ,second round4 ,make #b single crochets in each stitch1 taking up back loop of thread in each stitch of row just finished4 ,illustration3 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,tam #f4 ,third row3 ,make #b single crochets in the first stitch1 #a single crochet in the next stitch1 and continue making #b single crochets in the next stitch and #a single crochet in the next stitch to the end of the round4 #g4 ,fourth round4 8,increase10 or put #b single crochet stitches in every third stitch4 ,make #a single crochet in the other stitches4 #h4 ,fifth round4 ,increase in every fifth stitch4 ,illustration3 8,increase6 ,increase60 #i4 ,sixth round4 ,make #a single crochet in each stitch4 #aj4 ,repeat fifth and sixth rounds until there are #aa full rows4 ,the work should measure about #e inches across4 ,illustration3 8,don't ,i look tweet80 #aa4 ,twelfth round4 ,begin to 8decrease10 or narrow1 the tam to fit the head of doll4 ,illustration3 ,,baby ,,blue ,,and ,,baby ,,pink ,,for ,,directions ,,for ,,making ,,knitted ,,articles ,,shown ,,in ,,this ,,illustration ,,see ,,bedroom ,,slippers--#ajh ,,crocheted ,,socks--#bbh ,,crocheted ,,cap--#bbi ,,crocheted ,,sacque1 ,,no4 #b--bcb ,,cape ,,and ,,hood--#bcf ,,baby',s ,,ball--#ajg ,how to 8,decrease0 in ,crocheting ,pull a loop through of each of #b stitches1 and take them off the crochet needle as if they were one loop1 thus forming a single crochet2 that is1 pull a loop through the #c loops then on the needle4 7,see picture below47 ,illustration ,on the twelfth round of the tam1 decrease on the first #b stitches1 then make #e single crochet stitches4 ,then decrease on next #b stitches and make #e single crochets4 ,continue decreasing in this way until tam fits doll's head4 ,illustration3 8,can you read80 ,about #d rows of decreasing will be needed1 which makes #ae full rows from starting place4 ,do not break off yarn1 but learn how-- ,to ,make the ,head ,band ,illustration3 8,won't this be lovely80 ,make #d rows of single crochet1 taking up both threads of stitches in rounds just finished4 ,break off the yarn and fasten the end by making a slip stitch and pulling end all the way through the last loop4 ,to ,make the ,tassel #a4 ,cut a strip of cardboard1 making it #a inches wide and about #b inches long4 #b4 ,cut off #b pieces of yarn1 each measuring #a yard1 lay them together1 side by side4 #c4 ,wind the #b pieces of yarn over the narrower part of the cardboard4 #d4 ,tie as in making tassels for doll's slippers4 7,see ,plate #c47 #e4 ,make #ah chain stitches1 and fasten tassel to the chain as on runner for doll's slippers4 ,put the other end of the chain through the hole in the center of the top of the tam1 and sew it down in place on the wrong side4 ,illustration3 ,make tassel4 ,,crocheted ,,teddy ,,bear ,,leggings 7,see pictures on pages #aci and #adj47 ,material3 ,old blue or peacock blue knitting worsted4 ,bone or celluloid crochet hook ,no4 #e4 ,illustration3 ,blue worsted4 ,directions3 ,this work is begun at the waist line4 #a4 ,make #ej chain stitches4 #b4 ,join chain with slip stitch and make #a chain stitch to use in turning4 #c4 ,make #a single crochet in each stitch of the chain1 making #ej single crochets4 ,join last single crochet stitch to first single crochet with slip stitch4 ,make #a chain stitch to use in turning4 ,illustration3 ,,front ,,of ,,leggings #d4 ,make #e rows of single crochet stitches1 taking up both loops of each stitch in row below4 ,join end stitch with first as explained in direction ,no4 #c4 ,illustration3 8,yes1 ,stupid60 #e4 ,on the sixth row1 in order to form the fullness in the seat1 make #ch single crochet stitches4 ,turn without making a chain stitch4 ,make #bf single crochets4 ,turn again without a chain stitch1 and continue making single crochet to end of row1 or joining point4 #f4 ,make the seventh1 eighth1 ninth1 tenth rows of single crochet stitches4 ,illustration3 8,eleventh row80 #g4 ,make the eleventh row in the same way as you made the sixth row4 7,see direction ,no4 #e47 ,illustration3 ,,back ,,of ,,leggings #h4 ,make the twelfth row of single crochet4 #i4 ,on the thirteenth row begin to decrease the stitches1 or to narrow the work4 ,when you reach the twelfth stitch1 take off #b stitches as one4 ,do the rest of the row in single crochet except when you reach the thirty-eighth stitch1 when you take off #b stitches as one4 ,there should be #dh single crochet stitches in the thirteenth row4 #aj4 ,continue to make #dh stitches in each row until there are #ah rows in front4 ,do not break off the yarn4 ,you will have a loop on the crochet needle4 ,illustration3 8,a perfect fit60 ,you will use this loop in making the separation for the leg part of the ,teddy ,bear ,leggings4 ,illustration3 ,trying on4 #aa4 ,with the loop on the crochet needle1 put the hook through the twenty-fourth single crochet stitch1 on the opposite side1 throw the yarn over the hook1 and pull it through both stitches4 ,now you will work in a circle around the leg4 #ab4 ,make #bd single crochet stitches1 and join the twenty-fourth to the first stitch in the leg part1 with a slip stitch4 ,make #a chain to turn4 ,this is the nineteenth row of the garment4 #ac4 ,make the twentieth row of single crochet and join last and first stitches4 ,on the twenty-first row1 begin to narrow the leg4 ,make single crochet stitches until you reach the eleventh stitch4 ,then take off #b stitches as one4 ,continue with single crochet to end of row and join stitches4 ,illustration3 8,will you be quiet80 #ad4 ,the twenty-second1 twenty-third and twenty-fourth rows are of single crochet4 #ae4 ,the twenty-fifth row is like the twenty-first row4 #af4 ,the twenty-sixth1 twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth rows are of single crochet4 #ag4 ,the twenty-ninth row is like the twenty-first row4 ,there should be #ba single crochet stitches in the twenty-ninth row4 #ah4 ,continue to make #ba single crochet stitches in each row until you have #dg rows from the waist line in front4 #ai4 ,next you will make the strap underneath the doll's foot4 ,make #e chain stitches1 and join the last one to the ninth single crochet stitch with a slip stitch4 ,illustration3 8,chain1 chain stitch1 stitch40 #bj4 ,put #a slip stitch in each stitch of chain for the strap4 ,do not break off the yarn4 ,next you will make the toe part of legging4 #ba4 ,make #c slip stitches1 putting them into the single crochet stitches nearest the strap toward the front of the legging4 #bb4 ,make #d single crochet stitches and #a chain stitch to use in turning4 #bc4 ,make #d rows of single crochets4 #bd4 ,now make slip stitches all around the bottom of the legging to make a neat finish4 #be4 ,make another leg like this one4 ,begin the work at the inside seam or joining point of the leg just made4 ,start this row at the back of the legging4 ,next you will make spaces for a runner at the waist4 ,at the top of leggings at the joining point1 or seam1 fasten yarn ready to begin new work4 ,to ,join ,new ,thread ,put the hook through the stitch at the place where you need the new thread4 ,throw thread over hook1 and pull the end of the thread through the stitch and tie in a single knot4 ,thread end into a zephyr needle1 and run it into the work4 ,see also page #bca4 ,illustration3 ,put hook through4 ,to ,make ,runner ,spaces #a4 ,make #c chain stitches4 #b4 ,put a double crochet in each of the next #ad stitches4 #c4 ,make #bj treble crochet stitches4 7,see picture of treble crochet1 page #bbh47 ,illustration3 8,won't ,i be warm80 #d4 ,make #ad double crochets4 #e4 ,join with a slip stitch the last double crochet stitch to the third chain stitch4 ,see direction ,no4 #a1 above4 ,to ,make the ,runner ,make a chain of #ge stitches1 and thread through the runner spaces as in making the doll's petticoat4 7,see page #ij47 ,fairly ,flew gave the directions so rapidly that ,mary ,frances scarcely realized when she finished one piece of the little ,teddy ,bear suit and commenced on another4 ,illustration3 ,fairly ,flew4 ,when the three pieces were finished1 8,good60 exclaimed the fairy4 8,the reason that ,i talked so fast was that ,i was so anxious to see how your baby would look when dressed like a ,teddy ,bear40 8,come here1 dear10 said ,mary ,frances1 holding out her arms1 and ,mary ,marie ran to her4 8,twick1 ,mamma6 ,twick60 she cried1 trying to get into the sweater by herself4 ,illustration3 8,twick1 ,mamma6 ,twick60 ,mary ,frances helped her and soon she was dressed4 8,doesn't she look dear60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances1 kissing her4 8,she looks too cunning for anything60 said the ,yarn ,baby4 8,i could roll yarn for her all my life10 declared ,wooley ,ball4 ,illustration3 8,i could roll yarn all my life40 8,isn't it wonderful to make such a beautiful thing out of a string80 asked ,crow ,shay4 8,i should think that everybody would learn to know us nice ,crochet ,people40 8,i should1 too10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,i wish all my friends----0 ,illustration3 8,i should too40 8,hush60 exclaimed ,fairly ,flew4 8,i think ,i hear a step60 ,and she melted out of sight4 8,tate ,mary ,m'rie for a walk1 ,mamma80 the little doll asked as ,mary ,frances took her up in her arms2 but when they reached the foot of the stairs1 ,mary ,marie began to look like a doll again1 and stared at things just as dolls do4 8,she is afraid some one will see her1 and the fairy has told her not to talk10 thought ,mary ,frances4 8,i guess ,i'll take her upstairs again so as to be safe40 ,and she went to the playroom4 8,nice walk10 said ,mary ,marie1 leaning her head on ,mary ,frances' neck sleepily4 ,so ,mary ,frances undressed her and put her to bed and then went out to play4 ,,chapter ,,xxii ,,the ,,first ,,knitting ,,lesson ,,mary ,,frances stopped at the door of the sewing room when she went upstairs the next morning after breakfast1 for she was sure that she heard a voice4 ,crow ,shay was speaking-- 8,now then unpack1 ,both ,knit and ,knack1 ,for ,fairly ,flew ,has need of you40 ,illustration3 8,now then unpack40 8,did she say so80 asked a little voice eagerly4 ,illustration3 8,did she say so80 8,did she say so80 asked another little voice just as eagerly4 8,not exactly1 not exactly10 answered ,crow ,shay2 8but ,i saw her working on some knitting40 8,that's a sign1 ,i guess10 said ,knit4 8,that's a sign1 ,i guess10 said ,knack4 ,and they both jumped out of the knitting bag4 8,come1 ,wooley ,ball10 cried ,knit1 8please help us40 8,come1 ,wooley ,ball10 cried ,knack1 8please help us40 8,help you what80 asked ,wooley ,ball1 rolling over toward them4 ,illustration3 8,help you what80 8,help us teach the little ,miss to knit10 replied ,knit4 8,help us teach the little ,miss to knit10 echoed ,knack4 8,i'll help you60 ,crow ,shay offered4 ,illustration3 8,i'll help you60 8,you80 cried ,knit4 8,you only crochet60 8,you80 cried ,knack4 8,you only crochet60 8,only80 exclaimed ,crow ,shay4 8,only8 ,well1 if ,i ever betted1 ,i'd bet you both that ,i can help teach knitting40 8,i'd like to see you60 said ,knit4 8,i'd like to see you60 said ,knack4 8,maybe you will10 laughed ,crow ,shay4 8,i'm willing to help you10 he added4 8,come10 thought ,mary ,frances4 8,if that little mischief keeps on1 there will be a quarrel4 ,i must go in10 and she entered the room4 8,why1 how do you do1 my new friends80 she said1 speaking to ,knit and ,knack4 8,oh1 they are pretty well1 thank you10 answered ,crow ,shay4 8,good-morning1 ,miss ,mary ,frances40 ,the ,yarn ,baby's hair rose high on her head4 8,wait till you're spoken to1 ,crow ,shay60 said she4 ,illustration3 8,wait till you're spoken to60 ,crow ,shay stepped back on the table4 8,you are ,knit and ,knack1 my knitting needles4 ,i know you well10 went on ,mary ,frances4 8,i do hope that you will help me learn to knit40 8,they're crazy to10 began ,crow ,shay1 8and ,i am----0 ,the ,yarn ,baby gave him such a hard push with her soft little elbow that he toppled off the table4 ,illustration3 ,toppled off the table4 ,then the ,knitting twins had to laugh4 ,they couldn't help it4 8,oh1 dear60 sighed ,mary ,frances1 picking him up4 8,oh1 dear6 ,he is so anxious to help that he forgets his manners2 but he will learn some day40 8,i'll call the fairy10 thought the little girl1 and she said her magic rhyme4 ,illustration3 8,i'll call the fairy40 8,why1 everybody is all ready for the next lessons10 said ,fairly ,flew1 looking around after she had greeted ,mary ,frances4 8,we will start at once-- ,illustration3 8,we will start at once40 ,to ,make a ,slip ,knot ,material3 ,about #b yards four-fold ,germantown wool4 ,one pair bone knitting needles ,no4 #f4 ,,cut #a ,hold yarn in hands as shown in this picture4 ,,cut #b ,let upper thread fall behind the second finger of left hand4 ,,cut #c ,catch it between the first and second fingers4 ,,cut #d ,pull hard on the thread in the right hand bringing the loop off the left-hand fingers4 ,,cut #e ,draw knot up tight4 ,,cut #f ,slip the loop on a knitting needle and draw it up close4 ,illustration3 ,,plate #d--,,motion ,,pictures ,,showing ,,the ,,right ,,way ,,to ,,make ,a ,,slip ,,knot--,,first ,,step ,,in ,,knitting4 ,,see ,,page #adh ,,chapter ,,xxiii ,,casting-,,on ,,stitches ,,mary ,,frances found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise4 ,she wished that ,fairly ,flew would give her a magic lesson4 ,illustration3 8,no1 ,i cannot do that40 8,no10 said the fairy1 as though reading her thoughts1 8,i cannot do that4 ,everybody has to learn in the same old way--by--trying-- #8,if at first you don't succeed1 ,try1 try again4'0 ,mary ,frances tried harder than ever1 and when she had made a slip knot1 every one looked delighted4 ,illustration3 ,every one looked delighted4 8,now10 said ,fairly ,flew1 8now1 you are ready to try a new exercise40 8,now1 it is ,knit or ,knack's turn10 thought ,mary ,frances1 as she took up a knitting needle4 ,it happened to be ,knack4 ,illustration3 ,it happened to be ,knack ,the fairy smiled and nodded her approval2 then she said1 8,now1 pay very careful attention1 and try ,,to ,,cast ,,on ,,stitches ,,with ,,the ,,fingers ,material3 ,about #b yards four-fold ,germantown wool4 ,one pair bone knitting needles ,no4 #f4 ,illustration3 8,now1 pay attention40 ,,cut #a ,make slip knot about one-half yard from end of yarn4 ,draw it up on one knitting needle1 holding yarn in position shown in this picture4 ,,cut #b ,catch hold of the shorter end of yarn with the left hand1 and hold hands in the positions shown in this picture4 ,,cut #c ,turn the left hand around to the position shown in this picture4 ,with the right hand push the needle farther through the loop on left thumb1 and with the first finger of the right hand throw the yarn over the point of the needle4 ,illustration3 ,,plate #e--,,motion ,,pictures ,,showing ,,how ,,to ,,cast ,,on ,,knitting ,,stitches ,,with ,,the ,,fingers4 ,,see ,,description1 ,,page #aej ,,cut #d ,draw the yarn tight and ,,cut #e bring the needle toward you through the loop on the thumb4 ,,cut #f ,push the loop backward from the point of the needle4 ,,cut #g ,pull the loop downward4 ,illustration3 8,look out60 ,,cut #h ,let go of the loop and catching hold of the end of yarn in the left hand with the fingers and thumb1 draw the loop up tight against the needle4 ,illustration3 8,try1 try again60 ,illustration3 8,will you two keep still80 ,,chapter ,,xxiv ,,crow ,,shay ,,helps ,,knit ,,everyone watched ,mary ,frances as she tried to follow ,fairly ,flew's instructions2 but the little girl had to try several times before she could do the exercise well4 8,you didn't get the knack of it at first10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 8but you do splendidly now40 8,she has had ,knack in the hand all the time10 whispered ,crow ,shay to ,knit1 who began to laugh4 ,hearing ,knit laugh1 ,knack began to laugh1 too4 ,illustration3 ,knit and ,knack laugh 8,why1 ,i can scarcely hold this needle still60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances1 and ,knack and ,knit stopped giggling4 8,you made them laugh60 whispered the ,yarn ,baby to ,crow ,shay1 but he pretended not to hear4 ,illustration3 8,it is all your fault60 8,the first work in knitting10 said ,fairly ,flew1 8is the casting of stitches or loops on one knitting needle4 ,there are several different ways of doing this40 ,illustration3 8,the first work40 8,yes10 said the little girl1 8,i have seen ,aunt ,maria cast on stitches with two knitting needles40 ,illustration3 8,yes1 ,i see40 8,you will learn that method later on10 ,fairly ,flew promised2 8but next--0 ,she did not finish the sentence because ,crow ,shay was attracting everybody's attention by his funny antics4 ,he couldn't seem to keep still1 but kept hopping up and down on the table so hard that it made a constant tap-tap-tap6 8,watch me1 ,knit10 he was whispering1 8you'll soon be surprised to see me help you40 ,then he began to giggle4 8,the little tease60 exclaimed ,fairly ,flew4 ,then turning to ,mary ,frances she continued3 8,i see that you have your needle well filled with cast-on stitches4 ,they look nice and even1 and you could knit them off quite easily when shown how to use the other needle2 but before you learn to take stitches off1 ,i wish to tell you about another easy way to cast on stitches40 ,illustration3 ,,plate #f--,,motion ,,pictures ,,showing ,,how ,,to ,,cast ,,on ,,knitting ,,stitches ,,with ,a ,,crochet ,,hook4 ,,see ,,description1 ,,page #aee ,,to ,,cast ,,on ,,stitches ,,with ,a ,,crochet ,,hook,i 7,see picture on opposite page7 ,material3 ,germantown zephyr4 ,one pair bone knitting needles ,no4 #f1 crochet hook ,no4 #c4 ,illustration3 ,to cast on4 ,,cut #a #a4 ,make a slip knot in the end of the yarn and slip it on the knitting needle4 ,do not pull the slip knot very close to the needle4 ,hold slip knot with thumb and second finger of left hand and with right hand slip the crochet hook into the slip knot back of the knitting needle4 ,put hook under yarn and pull a loop through the slip knot4 ,still hold slip knot with thumb and first finger of left hand4 ,,cut #b #b4 ,bring the crochet hook in front of the knitting needle2 wrap1 and draw a loop through the loop on the crochet hook4 ,illustration3 ,with crochet hook4 ,,cut #c #c4 ,with first finger of left hand throw the yarn back over point of knitting needle1 ,,cut #d and make another stitch with the crochet hook4 ,continue doing this until the number of stitches wanted are cast on the needle4 ,slip the last loop on the crochet hook over the point of the knitting needle4 8,she got the knack of that very quickly10 said the ,yarn ,baby to ,wooley ,ball4 8,no wonder10 whispered ,crow ,shay4 8,i was there to help her40 8,many people would find the crochet method easier than other methods1 but it is not to be preferred where the edges of garments must be stretched10 ,fairly ,flew went on to explain4 8,it is not a good method to use in setting up the bottom of a sweater1 because the edge should be very elastic2 but if you are making a doll's shawl1 for instance1 the crocheted cast-on stitches would be all right40 8,see that1 ,knit and ,knack6 ,you thought ,crow ,shay ,wouldn't be needed ,for many a day60 ,crow ,shay whispered to the knitting needle twins1 who only laughed at him and clicked their heads together4 8,isn't he funny80 said ,knit4 8,isn't he funny80 said ,knack4 ,illustration3 8,i was there to help40 ,illustration3 8,isn't he funny80 8,funny ,sonny ,cried on ,monday1 ,played on ,tuesday1 ,knit on ,wednesday1 ,crowed on ,thursday1 ,shayed on ,friday1 ,smiled on ,saturday1 ,laughed on ,sunday10 recited ,crow ,shay to them in a low voice4 8,say it out loud10 said ,fairly ,flew4 ,crow ,shay looked embarrassed1 but he knew that he must do as the fairy told him1 so he repeated the lines1 which set everyone laughing4 8,he's so full of mischief10 said ,fairly ,flew1 8that sometimes he doesn't know what he is saying40 ,crow ,shay began to look very solemn and wise1 which made them all laugh again2 but they stopped very suddenly as ,billy's voice called3 8,mary ,frances60 ,illustration3 ,looked embarrassed ,illustration3 8,say it out loud40 ,illustration3 8,i know what you wish to do0 ,,chapter ,,xxv ,,to ,,knit ,a ,,stitch 8,,goodness1 ,billy1 you made me jump60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances1 running downstairs to meet him4 ,illustration3 8,you made me jump60 8,sorry10 said ,billy4 8,i couldn't find you down here and guessed that you'd be in the sewing room4 ,what keeps you there so long80 8,oh1 ,i told you1 ,billy--,i am practicing knitting60 ,mary ,frances replied4 8,well1 it must be lots of fun10 ,billy said4 8,it certainly keeps you quiet enough4 ,come on1 and have a game of tennis40 ,mary ,frances went to find her hat and jacket4 ,illustration3 ,to find her hat4 8,when ,i know how1 ,i shall make myself a sweater10 she thought4 8,i should like to make one for mother first though--a pink one trimmed with gray40 8,come on1 ,mary ,frances10 called ,billy1 8aren't you ready80 8,coming10 cried ,mary ,frances1 running out the door4 99 99 99 99 99 ,in about an hour and a half she came back to the room4 8,oh1 ,i have been so worried60 she exclaimed4 8,dear ,knitting and ,crocheting ,people1 ,i forgot entirely to give ,mary ,marie her bottle40 ,illustration3 8,did you80 8,i gave her her pacifier10 said ,crow ,shay4 8,oh1 what a story60 cried ,knit4 ,illustration3 8,oh1 what a story60 8,oh1 what a story60 cried ,knack4 8,i am glad that he didn't10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,i do not often let her have if for fear it will spoil the shape of her pretty mouth4 ,i must run and give her her bottle now40 8,i thought the little ,miss was joking10 ,crow ,shay said as soon as she had gone4 8,i never heard of a baby taking a bottle if she was old enough to go to school1 did you80 8,oh1 keep still1 ,crow ,shay10 whispered the ,yarn ,baby4 8,you know all about it4 ,you know that ,mary ,marie is only----0 ,illustration3 8,keep still1 ,crow ,shay40 ,just then ,mary ,frances came back4 8,mary ,marie was sound asleep10 she said1 8so ,i didn't disturb her4 ,now ,i'll work hard to learn the next lesson10 and she repeated the little verse1 8,fairy ,fairly ,flew1 ,please come1 for ,i need you20 and the fairy appeared4 8,i've been waiting to be called10 she said settling quickly in the doll's rocker1 8for you have such an important lesson to learn4 ,quickly set up fifteen stitches on one knitting needle40 ,illustration3 8,i've been waiting40 8,which method shall ,i use80 thought ,mary ,frances1 picking up ,knack4 8,i believe ,i will use the first one ,i learned10 she decided1 and soon had the fifteen stitches ready4 ,she broke off the short end of yarn which was hanging from the needle4 8,now10 said ,fairly ,flew1 8now1 you are ready to learn how-- ,,to ,,knit ,,plain ,material3 ,knitting worsted or four-fold ,germantown zephyr in any color4 ,one pair bone knitting needles1 ,no4 #f1 #g1 or #h4 ,with the fingers1 cast about #ae stitches on one needle4 ,tie the short end of yarn to the long end in a single knot close to the needle4 ,cut off short end4 ,illustration3 8,no1 you'll knot60 ,,cut #a ,take up the other knitting needle with the thumb and fingers of the right hand1 and slip the point of the right-hand knitting needle into the first loop on the left-hand needle1 holding work in the position shown in the picture4 ,let the point of the right-hand needle stick out beyond the loop about an inch4 ,,cut #b ,now spread open the thumb and finger of the right hand1 and slide the hand forward until you can lift the thread which is over your first finger over the point of the right needle4 ,illustration3 8,we'll knit60 ,,cut #c ,now slide the right hand back into the position shown in this picture1 and put the first finger of your left hand on the point of the right-hand needle1 and push the right-hand needle back until the point is even with the left needle4 ,illustration3 ,,plate #g--,,motion ,,pictures ,,showing ,,how ,,to ,,knit ,,plain ,,see ,,description1 ,,page #afb ,,cut #d ,bring the point of the right-hand needle over the front of the left-hand needle4 ,this carries a new loop on to the right-hand needle4 ,,cut #e ,slide the right-hand needle to the point of the left needle4 ,,cut #f ,slip the end loop on the left needle off the point of the left needle1 holding back the other loops on the left needle with the finger and thumb4 ,continue to knit in this way until all the stitches are knitted off the left needle4 99 99 99 99 99 ,now place the needle with the new stitches on1 in the left hand4 ,do not knit the first stitch off the needle1 but slip it off the needle without knitting4 ,always slip the first stitch on a row unless told to do otherwise4 ,illustration3 8,see me knit60 ,,to ,,slip ,a ,,stitch ,put the point of the right-hand needle through the first stitch1 and slip it over the top of the left needle4 ,continue to knit plain across the row4 ,illustration3 8,don't brag60 ,illustration3 ,she drew up the strings ,,chapter ,,xxvi ,,mary ,,frances ,,really ,,knits ,,mary ,,frances had so much trouble getting the knack of this lesson that her fingers seemed like 8all thumbs10 try as she would4 ,illustration3 8,you are nervous40 8,you are a little nervous1 my dear10 said ,fairly ,flew4 8,do not get discouraged4 ,some day you will laugh at yourself for having trouble in doing this1 because knitting will be as easy--what is very easy80 she asked4 ,illustration3 8,knitting will be easy40 8,billy says1 #8as easy as rolling out of bed1'0 laughed ,mary ,frances4 8,well1 #8as easy as rolling out of bed1'0 finished the fairy4 ,how ,mary ,frances wished that that time had come1 or that the fairy would offer her her magic needles4 ,illustration3 ,magic needles4 8,i cannot offer you my magic needles you know10 went on ,fairly ,flew2 8but ,i can help you learn the lesson4 ,just watch me closely40 ,she pulled two tiny gold knitting needles from her pocket4 ,the heads of the needles sparkled so that ,mary ,frances thought they must be diamonds4 ,then the fairy drew some fine yarn from her pocket and began to do the lesson just as she had given the directions to ,mary ,frances4 8,now1 watch me closely10 she said1 8and take your needles and do exactly as ,i do40 ,before ,mary ,frances realized it1 she had fifteen nice rows of knitting done4 ,illustration3 8,isn't that splendid60 8,isn't that splendid60 exclaimed ,fairly ,flew4 8,now you are ready to learn-- ,,how ,,to ,,bind ,,off 7,how to ,finish ,knitted ,work7 ,,note4--,when first learning how to bind off work it is easier to use a crochet hook in the right hand in place of the knitting needle1 as shown in the picture on page #afg4 ,in doing this work make very loose stitches4 #a4 ,knit the first #b stitches of the last row of work on to a ,no4 #d crochet hook4 #b4 ,slip the left needle into the first loop on the crochet hook and pull this stitch over the top of the hook1 and over the stitch nearest the hook4 ,illustration3 ,,how ,,to ,,bind ,,off #c4 ,knit another stitch1 still using the crochet hook in place of the right-hand knitting needle4 #d4 ,with the left-hand needle lift the first loop on the crochet needle over the stitch just made and over the hook of the crochet needle4 ,illustration3 8,i helped60 #e4 ,continue doing this until there is but one stitch on the crochet needle4 ,break off the yarn about #a inch from the work1 and pull it all the way through this last stitch4 ,illustration3 8,look at proud ,crow ,shay40 ,of course1 ,mary ,frances did not find it difficult to follow these directions1 because she watched ,fairly ,flew do the work and made each stitch just as the fairy made it4 8,that is splendidly done10 said the fairy as ,mary ,frances broke off the yarn and fastened the last stitch4 8,for the next lesson you will make something for ,mary ,marie40 8,oh1 ,i do not see how ,i can wait until to-morrow to start60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,but you'd better not work any more now--besides1 my time is up for to-day10 said ,fairly ,flew4 8,it will not seem long until to-morrow1 because you'll be asleep for all night1 you know40 ,so ,mary ,frances put away her work4 8,good-bye1 dear friends10 she said as she went away4 ,illustration3 8,good bye40 8,good-bye4 ,we'll all be ready and waiting to-morrow10 everybody promised at once4 ,illustration3 8,good bye40 ,illustration3 ,,our ,,friends1 ,,teddy ,,bear ,,and ,,airman ,,for ,,directions ,,for ,,making ,,knitted ,,articles ,,shown ,,in ,,this ,,illustration ,,see ,,teddy ,,bear ,,suit--#abi ,,doll',s ,,bean ,,bag--#ahj ,,aviator ,,doll',s ,,outfit--#aif-aig ,,chapter ,,xxvii ,,doing ,,it ,,over ,,again ,,as soon as ,mary ,frances opened her eyes the next morning she thought of the promised lesson4 8,i'll hurry and dress10 she whispered4 8,perhaps ,i can start my lesson before breakfast4 ,i wonder if the ,knitting ,people are awake yet80 ,soon she was dressed1 and ran to the sewing room4 8,good morning10 everybody greeted her as she entered4 ,illustration3 8,good morning40 ,this surprised her quite a little4 8,why1 good morning1 my dear friends10 she replied4 8,i thought maybe you wouldn't be awake yet4 ,it is so early40 ,illustration3 8,good morning40 8,give me a shake ,if ,i'm not awake ,before anyone else ,jumps into the cake10 sang ,crow ,shay4 8,jumps into the cake60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,why1 what has that to do with your waking up80 8,oh1 nothing10 answered ,crow ,shay1 8only ,i couldn't think of any other word to rhyme40 ,then ,mary ,frances laughed and said the little magic verse1 8,fairy ,fairly ,flew1 ,please come1 for ,i need you40 8,good morning10 ,fairly ,flew said2 and before ,mary ,frances could reply1 she added1 8,how pleased we are to see you so bright and early because you are so anxious to learn your lesson40 ,illustration3 8,give me a shake40 8,and because ,i am so anxious to make something for my dolly10 said ,mary ,frances4 ,illustration3 8,jumps into the cake60 8,well1 you may start right away10 and ,fairly ,flew began to give the instructions for making-- ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,shawl 7,see picture opposite page #gb--;color plate7 ,material3 ,four-fold pink ,germantown zephyr4 ,needles3 one pair ,no4 #e knitting needles1 one crochet hook ,no4 #c4 #a4 ,cast on #bc stitches4 ,knit plain until shawl is #ad inches long2 and bind off4 #b4 ,trim ends with fringe1 cutting the strands of yarn each #d inches long4 ,put #b strands in every other stitch at ends of shawl and pull through with crochet hook4 7,see directions for making fringe1 page #fi47 ,illustration ,mary ,frances set to work with great pleasure1 and before ,katie called her to breakfast she had eight rows of knitting done4 ,after helping ,katie to dry the breakfast dishes1 she sat in the hammock and did six more rows4 8,won't ,fairly ,flew be surprised when she sees this60 she thought as she started upstairs4 ,the fairy was waiting in the little rocker when she entered the room4 ,illustration3 ,waiting for her4 ,illustration3 ,katie called her4 8,oh60 she exclaimed1 8isn't that lovely6 ,you have done some work all by yourself40 8,yes10 said ,mary ,frances1 8,i wanted to surprise you1 but somehow it seems to me that the rows ,i have just knitted do not look quite so even as those ,i did when ,i was with you40 8,let me look at them more closely10 said the fairy1 and when ,mary ,frances laid her work on the table she bent close over it4 8,oh1 my dear60 she said in her tiny voice4 8,oh1 my dear1 you have dropped some stitches6 ,see80 and she pointed to the loose threads4 ,mary ,frances picked up her work and stretched these places open4 ,the stitches ripped apart4 8,my1 ,i am so disappointed60 she exclaimed4 8,what shall ,i do80 8,you must pull out your needle and rip out all your stitches back to the beginning of the row where you see your first mistake10 said the fairy4 ,try as she would1 ,mary ,frances couldn't keep the tears from coming to her eyes as she ripped out the stitches which she had made with so much pleasure4 ,illustration3 8,you dropped some stitches0 ,illustration3 ,couldn't keep back the tears4 8,oh1 see how wrinkled the yarn is60 she cried4 8,i guess it will look awful when it is used again60 8,no10 said the fairy1 8it will not4 ,why1 many a grown person has unraveled a whole sweater and used the yarn again40 8,i shouldn't think used yarn would make anything very nice10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,yes1 it does1 if it is steamed40 8,why1 how can it be steamed80 asked the little girl1 wondering4 8,to steam the crinkles out of used yarn1 lay it in a towel4 ,place the towel in a wire strainer or colander4 ,place the strainer for five minutes over a kettle of boiling water1 but not touching the water4 ,let the yarn dry in the strainer with the towel open40 8,isn't that fine to know60 said ,mary ,frances4 8,shall ,i go steam this80 ,she held up the pink yarn4 ,illustration3 8,can it be steamed80 8,no10 replied the fairy4 8,that has been ripped so soon after making that you will not have any trouble with it4 ,try1 and see40 ,illustration3 8,place in a colander40 ,so ,mary ,frances started bravely to work again4 ,when she had done the seven rows which she had ripped out ,fairly ,flew said1 8,how well you have done1 little girl6 ,now1 you may finish the shawl with my magic needles40 ,you can imagine1 can't you1 just how pleased ,mary ,frances was when the fairy's golden diamond-headed needles finished the shawl in a minute8 ,illustration3 ,diamond-headed4 ,all this time ,crow ,shay had watched with sparkling eyes everything that happened4 ,fairly ,flew now turned to him and said1 8,you have been so very good1 ,crow ,shay1 that you may make the fringe on this shawl40 ,illustration3 ,kick the fringe4 ,mary ,frances couldn't help laughing to see the little fellow tumble head foremost into the little shawl and kick the fringe on the ends in less time than it would take to tell you how to do it4 ,,chapter ,,xxviii ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,hood 8,,lovely s'awl10 laughed the pleased dolly1 when ,mary ,frances tried the little shawl on ,mary ,marie4 8,nice warm st'etchy shawl10 as she wrapped it close over her shoulders4 ,she meant stretchy1 you know4 ,illustration3 8,nice warm st'ctchy shawl40 ,mary ,frances carried her into the sewing room1 8to thank her kind friends who taught her mamma to make it10 which pleased them all very much4 ,illustration3 ,to thank them4 ,when ,mary ,frances started to take the shawl off1 ,mary ,marie cried1 8',oo tan't hab my s'awl2 ,i'll be told10 so ,mary ,frances sat her on the table with the shawl around her1 and gave her her doll to play with4 8,mary ,m'rie needs a nice 'ittle bonnet1 to wear wif 'iss s'awl10 said ,mary ,marie1 looking up after a minute4 8,mary ,m'rie's ears are told40 8,i will go get your little cap10 said ,mary ,frances1 starting to go find it4 8,no1 no1 ,mamma10 cried the doll-baby4 8,don't want tap4 ,i want bonnet4 ,teep ears warm10 and she began to rub her little ears4 ,mary ,frances laughed4 8,you can pull your cap down on your ears1 dearie10 she said4 8,no10 said ,fairly ,flew1 8what ,mary ,marie wants is a real little bonnet1 just as she says--one that will tie under her chin and cover her ears4 ,yarn ,baby has just been waiting to give you the rules for making-- ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,hood 7,see picture opposite page #bcj--;color plate7 ,materials3 ,two-fold pink and two-fold white ,saxony wool4 ,one pair knitting needles1 ,no4 #b4 ,directions3 #a4 ,cast on #ee stitches with pink wool4 #b4 ,knit plain for #d inches4 #c4 ,break off pink wool and tie on the white wool1 and knit #d inches4 ,bind off the work4 ,illustration3 ,fold on ,a-,b ,illustration3 ,sew ,a-,c and ,b-,d ,to ,form the ,hood #a4 ,fold the strip together across the two colors along the line a and b4 #b4 ,sew 7overhand7 with ,saxony wool along edges a c and b d4 #c4 ,turn inside out to put seams on the inside4 #d4 ,now fold on the line where the two colors are joined1 and overhand the colors together on the open edge4 #e4 ,thread a long-eyed needle with three-quarter yard narrow pink ribbon and sew with small basting stitches along the edge just overhanded--to use to tie cap4 ,illustration3 ,to tie cap4 #f4 ,fasten ribbon rosettes on each corner for trimming4 ,fairly ,flew's magic needles lay on the table1 but ,mary ,frances did not like to use them without the fairy's special permission4 ,so she took ,knit and ,knack up in her hand1 and they did their very best to help her1 sliding into the stitches almost by themselves4 ,in fact1 they did so well that it did not take ,mary ,frances long to finish the little cap4 ,illustration3 ,cap finished4 8,isn't that boo'ful60 exclaimed ,mary ,marie1 clapping her hands as ,mary ,frances held it up to view4 8,pit it on1 ,mamma4 ,please pit it on ,mary ,m'rie60 8,wait until ,i put on the strings1 dear10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,i have just the right kind of ribbon in my little doll's trunk40 ,and she went to find it4 ,illustration3 ,right kind of ribbon4 ,very soon ,mary ,marie had on the beautiful soft warm hood4 8,oh1 doesn't she look sweet in that80 exclaimed ,mary ,frances1 kissing her4 8,ears nice and warm1 ,mamma4 ,mary ,m'rie s'eepy now40 ,and ,mary ,frances carried her off to bed4 8,t'ank 'oo all1 berry much10 said ,mary ,marie1 throwing kisses1 as ,mary ,frances stopped in the doorway for a minute4 ,illustration3 8,tank 'oo all40 ,,chapter ,,xxix ,,what',s ,a ,,purl8 ,,when ,mary ,frances came back1 ,crow ,shay asked her a question4 8,little ,miss10 he said1 8what's a purl80 ,illustration3 8,what's a purl80 8,a pearl80 said ,mary ,frances1 greatly puzzled by his asking such a question4 8,a pearl is a precious stone found in oysters40 8,oh1 no2 ,i beg your pardon10 said ,crow ,shay4 8,a purl is a precious stitch found in knitting40 8,is he crazy80 ,mary ,frances wondered4 8,no10 laughed the fairy1 8he isn't crazy4 ,he is right about this2 it is now time that you learn how to make ribbed work in knitting4 ,this is called purling4 ,how would you like to learn to purl and1 at the same time1 make a bean bag for ,mary ,marie80 ,illustration3 8,no1 he isn't crazy40 8,oh1 that would be splendid60 cried ,mary ,frances1 very much pleased4 8,all right1 then10 said the ,yarn ,baby2 8listen carefully1 and you will find out how to make a ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,bean ,,bag 7,see picture opposite page #afh--;color plate7 ,material3 ,four-fold red1 white1 and blue ,germantown zephyr4 ,two steel knitting needles1 ,no4 #ab4 ,bone crochet hook1 ,no4 #c4 ,directions3 #a4 ,with red yarn1 cast on #ab stitches4 #b4 ,knit #a row across4 #c4 ,the next row will be purled4 ,slip off the first stitch without knitting4 ,illustration3 ,doll's ,bean ,bag4 ,how to ,purl ,,cut #a ,throw the yarn in front of the right-hand needle by throwing it over the point of the needle just as if taking a knitting stitch1 but do not put the point of the needle into any stitch on the left-hand needle before throwing the yarn over the point of the right-hand needle4 ,illustration3 8,listen carefully40 ,illustration3 ,,plate #h--;,,how ,,to ,,purl4 ,,see ,,description1 ,,page #ahj ,,cut #b ,now put the point of the right needle into the next stitch on the left needle pointing the right needle toward the base of the left thumb4 ,,cut #c ,throw the yarn over the point of the right needle in just the same way as in plain knitting4 ,next1 pull the right needle back and slip it under the left needle4 ,slip the top stitch on the left needle off the point of the left needle4 ,the yarn will then be in the right position for purling the next stitch4 ,illustration3 ,beneath stitch4 ,continue to purl all the way across the row4 #d4 ,slip off the first stitch and plain knit off the other stitches in the next row4 ,by this time you will notice that when you are purling you are doing the work on the wrong side4 ,illustration #e4 ,slip off the first stitch on the next row4 ,after slipping off this stitch1 throw the yarn in front of the right needle and purl across the row4 ,illustration3 8,isn't it pretty80 #f4 ,continue knitting and purling every other row until the piece of work is #b inches long4 ,bind off4 ,this forms one side of the bean bag4 #g4 ,make another piece like this for the other side1 using the blue yarn4 ,to ,make the ,bean ,bag #a4 ,make a little bag of soft cotton cloth and partly fill it with rice4 ,illustration3 ,rice4 #b4 ,lay the red and blue pieces together1 backs facing each other and 8ribs0 running in the same direction4 #c4 ,with the white yarn1 crochet the edges together with single crochet1 leaving one end open4 ,slip the cloth bag inside the knitted bag and finish crocheting it together4 ,illustration3 ,crochet edges together4 ,mary ,frances found that purling seemed quite awkward to do at first1 but after she had done half a dozen rows1 the stitches formed much more easily4 ,when she finished the red square she stopped to admire the pretty even rows of ribs4 ,just as she finished putting the bean bag together1 the bell rang for luncheon4 8,i'll bring the rice back with me after lunch10 she said1 8if ,katie will give it to me40 ,,chapter ,,xxx ,,doll',s ,,sleeveless ,,sweater ,,when she came back1 ,mary ,frances had the rice2 and she soon finished the little bean bag4 8,won't ,mary ,marie be delighted with this surprise80 she said4 8,i feel almost like waking her up40 8,oh1 don't do that10 said ,fairly ,flew1 8because we will soon have another surprise for her if you will work hard40 ,illustration3 8,another surprise40 8,indeed ,i will10 promised ,mary ,frances4 8,i wonder what it is80 8,guess60 said ,crow ,shay4 ,illustration3 8,guess60 8,a--a wash rag80 guessed ,mary ,frances4 8,no10 said ,fairly ,flew4 8,guess again40 8,a--a stocking80 guessed ,mary ,frances again4 8,oh1 no10 laughed ,crow ,shay1 8,it's something better-- ,it's a sweater40 ,illustration3 8,it's a sweater40 8,is it80 cried ,mary ,frances4 8,is it8 ,why1 that's just exactly what ,i'd wish for most of all things60 8,it is10 answered ,fairly ,flew1 8and this time ,wooley ,ball is going to give the directions40 8,oh1 ,i am so glad60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,i have wondered and wondered why she is so quiet40 ,everybody looked at ,crow ,shay4 ,crow ,shay looked ashamed4 8,i'll tell you about it10 he said at length4 8,you see1 ,i talked so much that ,wooley ,ball made a bargain with me4 ,she said that if ,i would talk only half that ,i wanted to1 she wouldn't talk at all1 and we've both kept our bargain40 ,then everybody began to laugh4 ,wooley ,ball laughed most heartily of all4 ,illustration3 ,wooley ,ball laughed4 8,you see1 it isn't hard for me to keep the bargain10 she said1 8because1 while ,i like to tell about yarns1 ,i'm not much of a yarn spinner4 ,still1 if our ,fairly ,flew wishes1 ,i shall feel honored to tell how to make-- ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,sleeveless ,,sweater 7,see frontispiece--color plate7 ,illustration3 ,blue floss and gray yarn4 ,material3 ,turquoise blue double wool floss1 and gray teazle yarn for trimming4 #b ,bone knitting needles ,no4 #c1 crochet hook ,no4 #c4 ,directions3 ,to ,knit the ,back of the ,sweater #a4 ,cast on #cb stitches and knit plain for #ae ribs4 ,a rib is made by knitting a row across and a row back again4 ,two rows form a rib in knitting4 #b4 ,to form the waist line1 knit #b stitches and purl #b stitches for #f rows4 ,illustration3 ,fairly ,flew4 #c4 ,knit #ae more ribs plain4 ,this will reach the shoulder of the sweater4 #d4 ,to ,knit the ,shoulder4--,knit #aj stitches1 and slip them off on a safety pin4 7,see page #ahf47 ,illustration ,to ,slip off ,stitches ,needed ,later 7,see picture on page #ahe7 ,in doing this work1 point the safety-pin toward the last stitch on the right-hand needle1 and slip it off the needle on to the pin4 ,slip the rest of the stitches in the same way4 ,clasp the safety-pin4 ,very large safety-pins are made for the purpose4 #e4 ,bind off the next #ab stitches to form back of neck4 #f4 ,knit #d ribs on the remaining #aj stitches to form the shoulders4 7,see picture on page #ahg47 #g4 ,now increase the number of stitches4 ,make #a new stitch on every other rib 7that is1 on one row of every other rib74 ,add the extra stitch to the neck end of front of sweater4 ,illustration3 ,slip stitch4 ,to ,increase or ,add a ,stitch in ,knitting ,knit #a stitch on the front thread of #a stitch1 and without slipping a stitch off the end of the left needle bring the right needle over the point of the left needle4 ,knit another stitch on the back thread of the same stitch4 ,in doing this1 point the needle through the back thread away from you4 ,slip top loop off left needle4 #h4 ,increase the number of stitches as explained in ,no4 #g until you have #af stitches on the knitting needle1 and continue to knit in ribs without increasing until there are #bj ribs from the starting of the shoulder4 #i4 ,then knit #b and purl #b stitches for #f rows4 #aj4 ,then knit #ae ribs plain and bind off the work4 #aa4 ,to start making the other shoulder1 unclasp safety pin and hold knitting needle pointing toward point of safety pin4 ,illustration3 8,won't she be surprised80 ,take #a stitch at a time off the safety pin on to the knitting needle4 ,fasten the wool at corner of neck4 ,then make other front like the one just finished4 ,illustration3 ,to form armhole4 ,sew fronts and back together along line a b1 pinning a to a1 and b to b4 ,the space between a and a will form the armhole4 7,see frontispiece47 ,illustration ,to ,make the ,collar 7,see page #ahh47 #a4 ,with gray teazle yarn cast on #bf stitches1 and knit #b ribs4 #b4 ,break off the gray yarn and tie on the blue yarn4 #c4 ,knit #h ribs of blue4 #d4 ,knit #h stitches4 ,slip them on to a safety pin4 ,illustration3 ,slip on safety pin4 #e4 ,bind off #aj stitches for the neck1 and on the other #h stitches knit #aa ribs of blue4 ,break off yarn4 #f4 ,join the gray yarn and knit #b ribs4 ,bind off the work4 #g4 ,take the #h stitches off the safety pin on to the knitting needle and make the other side of the collar in the same way4 ,sew the collar to the sweater with blue yarn4 ,to ,make the ,tie ,crochet #ae chain stitches and hang a tassel to the end for trimming2 or instead of making a tassel1 crochet single crochet stitches over a little brass ring if you have one2 or ,wind the yarn around a lead pencil #h times4 ,without breaking the yarn slip the ring thus formed off the pencil4 7,see picture p4 #ahi47 ,illustration3 ,wind on lead pencil 7a7 ,tie it together with sewing thread4 7b7 ,make single crochet stitches over the ring until it is filled1 and without breaking the yarn1 make a chain of #ae stitches4 ,sew the chain to the sweater at the end of the collar4 ,make another tie in this same way4 ,illustration3 ,,the ,,collar ,when the beautiful little sweater was finished1 with the help of the magic knitting needles1 ,mary ,frances was too happy for words1 and ,mary ,marie danced up and down with joy4 8',et ,mary ,m'rie see herse'f in the glass60 she begged4 8,please1 ,mamma1 'et her loot at et60 ,illustration3 ,danced with joy4 ,illustration3 ,,to ,,make ,,the ,,tie ,so ,mary ,frances stood her before the doll's bureau4 ,illustration3 8,isn't ,i tweet80 8,isn't ,i tweet80 said the proud doll-baby1 8,i mean1 isn't it tweet8--,i mean1 isn't we tweet80 and set everyone laughing4 ,illustration3 ,everyone laughed4 8,oh10 exclaimed ,mary ,frances1 looking out of the window1 8here comes the postman4 ,i hope he has a letter from mother40 ,and she ran to the door4 ,illustration3 8,the very thing40 ,,chapter ,,xxxi ,,good ,,news 8,,listen60 she said1 coming back after a few moments4 8,listen while ,i read my letter3 ,illustration3 8,dear ,mary ,frances40 ,dear ,mary ,frances3 ,how glad you will all be to hear that father is so much better that ,aunt ,maria and ,i are planning to bring him home some day next week4 ,what dear good children you and ,billy have been1 and how we have enjoyed your splendid cheerful letters4 ,illustration3 ,aunt ,maria4 ,i am pleased that you have been practicing on your crocheting lesson4 ,it pleases ,aunt ,maria1 too4 ,every girl should be able to crochet and knit4 ,i wish ,i had been taught when ,i was little--but ,i had no ,aunt ,maria4 ,now1 my dear1 be brave a little while longer and not too lonely1 for the sake of your loving ,mother and ,father4 8,now1 isn't that a lovely letter60 said ,mary ,frances1 as she finished reading4 ,illustration3 8,lovely letter60 8,lovely letter60 said ,crow ,shay4 8,lovely letter1 but it means a hurry-hurry to get through our lessons60 ,mary ,frances looked at ,fairly ,flew4 8,yes10 the fairy acknowledged1 8the ,queen of all ,fairies told us that we must finish the lessons before your parents----0 8,and aunt10 interrupted ,crow ,shay4 8,yes10 laughed ,fairly ,flew1 8and aunt1 come home40 8,oh1 dear10 cried ,mary ,frances1 8,i love my lessons so much1 and yet ,i do want my father and mother home40 8,never mind10 said the fairy1 8never mind2 let us finish the lessons as soon as we can2 and afterward if you need me very much1 and call me with the magic rhyme when no real people can overhear us1 ,i will come sometimes to help you40 ,illustration3 8,never mind40 8,oh1 will you80 exclaimed ,mary ,frances1 drying her tears4 8,that is a real comfort to think of40 8,now1 go take a walk10 continued ,fairly ,flew2 8you have been indoors long enough for to-day40 8,take me walk1 ,mamma80 asked ,mary ,marie4 ,illustration3 8,take me walk1 ,mamma80 ,mary ,frances looked at the fairy4 8,shall ,i take her80 she asked2 8and may ,i leave her sweater on80 8,take her1 by all means10 answered the fairy2 8and1 if you wish1 you may leave her sweater on40 8,but suppose someone asks me who made it80 ,mary ,frances said4 8,just say that some dear friends of yours helped make it10 the fairy told her4 8,will ,mary ,marie stay alive80 ,mary ,frances asked4 8,the ,queen of ,fairies told me that she would be real while you are learning to crochet and knit1 except when any other person than yourself looked at her4 ,then she will turn into a doll again40 ,illustration3 8,she will turn into a doll40 8,oh1 isn't this wonderful60 exclaimed the little girl1 putting on ,mary ,marie's cap4 8,i'll try to take a walk where no one will notice us--and ,i'll come early for a lesson to-morrow4 ,i love my lessons so much that ,i never want to stop learning40 ,illustration3 8,all work and no play40 8,all work1 and no play ,will make you dumb as me1 ,crow ,shay10 sang ,crow ,shay as ,mary ,frances went out4 ,illustration3 ,mary ,frances went out4 ,,chapter ,,xxxii ,,the ,,boy ,,aviator ,,the next morning when ,mary ,frances went into the sewing room1 ,fairly ,flew was sitting in the rocker waiting for her4 ,illustration3 ,waiting for her4 8,is there anything which you particularly would like to learn to make80 she asked4 8,yes10 replied ,mary ,frances4 8,i would love to learn how to make an outfit for the aviator doll in ,billy's airship40 8,hurrah60 cried ,crow ,shay4 8,hurrah60 cried ,knit4 8,hurrah60 cried ,knack4 ,illustration3 8,hurrah60 8,why are they so pleased80 asked ,mary ,frances4 8,because that is just what we had planned10 said ,fairly ,flew4 8,so listen while ,i tell you how to make-- ,,aviator ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,helmet 7,see picture opposite page #afh--;color plate7 ,illustration ,one pair knitting bone needles ,no4 #c4 ,material3 ,olive drab or khaki color knitting worsted4 ,directions3 #a4 ,cast on #bb stitches4 #b4 ,knit plain #gf ribs 7a rib is a row across and back74 #c4 ,bind off4 ,illustration3 8,ready for war40 ,to ,make the ,helmet ,fold it across the middle and sew 7overhand7 #b edges together the length of the doll's head in back with the yarn4 ,then sew front edges together for a short space under the chin4 ,illustration3 8,or cold40 ,,aviator ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,wristlets ,illustration ,material3 ,olive drab wool4 ,one pair ,no4 #ab steel knitting needles4 ,directions3 #a4 ,cast on #ah stitches4 #b4 ,knit #a stitch2 purl #a stitch4 #c4 ,continue knitting #a stitch and purling #a stitch until wristlets are #a inches long4 #d4 ,fold edges together and sew up sides1 leaving small opening close to one end for the thumb4 ,illustration3 8,see me knit40 ,,aviator ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,sleeveless ,,sweater ,illustration ,material3 ,olive drab or khaki color knitting worsted4 ,knitting needles3 ,one pair ,no4 #c bone1 and one pair ,no4 #ab steel4 ,one crochet hook ,no4 #c4 ,illustration3 8,look who'se here60 ,directions3 #a4 ,with the steel needles cast on #cf stitches4 #b4 ,knit #b and purl #b for #ab rows4 #c4 ,next take one of the bone needles in your right hand and knit plain--all the stitches off the steel needle4 ,then knit #bb ribs with the bone needles4 #d4 ,knit #aa stitches and slip on to safety pin1 in order to begin to form the neck4 #e4 ,bind off #ad stitches for neck4 #f4 ,on the remaining #aa stitches knit #d ribs for the shoulder4 #g4 ,on this same needle cast on #ad stitches to form opposite side of neck4 7,see method of ,casting ,on1 pages #bfj and #bfa47 #h4 ,slip the #aa stitches 7see ,no4 #f7 and the #ad new stitches on another safety pin4 ,illustration3 ,slip on safety pin4 #i4 ,take up the #aa stitches from the first safety pin 7see ,no4 #d7 with a bone needle4 ,fasten wool at neck end2 knit #d ribs4 #aj4 ,knit back to outer edge of sweater4 ,then slip the stitches off the other safety pin on to the same bone needle with the stitches made in direction ,no4 #i4 #aa4 ,make #bb ribs plain knit4 #ab4 ,now take a steel needle in your right hand1 and plain knit the stitches on the bone needle off on to the steel needle4 #ac4 ,knit #b and purl #b for #ab rows and bind off the work4 #ad4 ,sew sweater up under the arms1 leaving about a #c-;inch opening for each arm4 ,sew the sweater together in same way as in making the ,doll's ,knitted ,sleeveless ,sweater4 ,illustration3 ,sew together4 #ae4 ,put #a row of single crochet stitches around the neck and armholes for a finish4 ,do not make the stitches too tight4 ,the fairy let ,mary ,frances use her magic needles1 and the little outfit was finished before three o'clock in the afternoon4 ,mary ,frances put the sweater and wristlets and helmet on the doll and hid it away4 8,i do not believe that ,billy will miss it10 she told the ,knitting and ,crocheting ,people2 8and ,i do want to surprise him some day4 ,he will be so pleased40 8,that chap won't take cold on any of his air trips1 no matter how high he goes10 remarked ,crow ,shay1 8,in coldest weather1 ,without a feather1 ,he'll feel like a bird ,upon my word40 8,oh1 you're a little parrot-bird yourself4 ,keep still1 will you80 whispered ,wooley ,ball1 laughing4 ,illustration3 8,keep still1 will you80 8,perhaps ,crow ,shay is as pleased with this outfit as ,i am60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 ,illustration3 8,we all are40 8,we all are1 ,i think10 said ,fairly ,flew4 8,it was a good idea to ask you about what you wanted to learn to make4 ,think up something for our next lesson40 ,illustration3 8,steater wif wooly tollar40 8,mamma10 whispered ,mary ,marie1 8,mary ,m'rie wants a boo'ful steater wif a wooly tollar40 ,illustration3 8,sports sweater40 8,a sports sweater60 cried ,mary ,frances1 softly4 8,the very thing60 8,a sports sweater6 ,the sweet little thing doesn't want much1 does she80 said ,crow ,shay1 who overheard4 8,i could write all she doesn't want on a butterfly's wing40 ,but no one paid any attention to him4 ,mary ,frances began to thank ,fairly ,flew for asking her about what she wanted to make1 but before she could do so the fairy was gone4 ,illustration3 ,,ready ,,for ,,church ,,for ,,directions ,,for ,,making ,,knitted ,,articles ,,shown ,,in ,,this ,,illustration ,,see ,,bedroom ,,slippers--#ajh ,,crocheted ,,mittens--#baa ,,crocheted ,,socks--#bbh ,,knitted ,,muff--#beg ,,knitted ,,boa--#beg ,,crocheted ,,necklace--#bec ,,chapter ,,xxxiii ,,mary ,,marie',s ,,sports ,,sweater ,,so the next day ,mary ,frances told ,fairly ,flew about what ,mary ,marie had asked1 and the fairy gave her directions for making-- ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,sports ,,sweater 7,see picture opposite page #gb--;color plate7 ,material3 ,rose pink or turquoise blue wool floss1 with gray ,angora or teazle yarn for trimming4 ,two bone knitting needles ,no4 #c4 ,two steel knitting needles ,no4 #aj4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #b4 ,two small button molds4 ,illustration3 ,bone knitting needles4 ,directions3 ,this work is begun at the back of the sweater4 #a4 ,with pink or blue yarn cast on #dj stitches4 #b4 ,knit plain for #ae ribs 7a rib is a row across and back74 ,illustration3 ,mary ,marie4 #c4 ,knit the stitches off on to the steel needle4 #d4 ,knit #b1 purl #b for #h rows1 then knit off the stitches on a bone needle4 #e4 ,knit #e ribs of #dj stitches4 #f4 ,then decrease #a stitch on each end on every rib 7every other row7 until there are only #cb stitches on the needle4 ,illustration ,to ,decrease ,stitches in ,knitting ,put right needle through #b stitches on left needle and knit off as #a stitch4 ,illustration3 8,we made that60 #g4 ,knit ribs of #cb stitches until there are #af ribs from the waist line4 #h4 ,knit #aj stitches on the next row1 and slip them off on a safety pin4 #i4 ,bind off #ab stitches for back of neck4 ,there will now be #aj stitches on the needle4 #aj4 ,knit #d ribs on these #aj stitches for shoulder4 ,illustration3 8,aren't we proud60 ,to ,make ,one ,front #aa4 ,cast on #h stitches,j on neck end for front--to form revers4 #ab4 ,knit #f ribs plain on the #ah stitches now on the needle4 #ac4 ,at under-arm edge increase by casting on #a stitch on each rib until there are #bd stitches4 #ad4 ,knit plain until there are #ag ribs from the front of the neck down4 #ae4 ,take the stitches off on the steel needle and knit #b1 purl #b1 for #h rows4 #af4 ,knit the stitches off on to the bone needle and knit #ae ribs1 and bind off4 ,to ,make ,other ,front #ag4 ,slip the stitches from the safety pin on to a bone needle4 ,fasten wool at neck end1 and make other front like the one just finished4 ,illustration3 ,on safety pin4 ,to ,make ,sleeve #a4 ,with bone needle1 holding right side of sweater toward you1 pick up #a stitch on each rib around the armhole4 7,see page #bjb47 ,there should be #bb stitches on the needle1 #aa on each side of center of shoulder4 ,if you prefer1 pick these stitches up with a crochet hook1 and slip them on a knitting needle4 #b4 ,on these #bb stitches1 knit #aj ribs4 ,illustration3 8,ten ribs60 #c4 ,on each end of the eleventh rib from the shoulder1 narrow by taking off #b stitches as #a4 #d4 ,knit twelfth rib plain4 #e4 ,narrow on each end of the thirteenth row by taking off #b stitches as #a4 #f4 ,continue to knit plain ribs until there are #ai ribs from the shoulder4 ,take off on to steel needle4 #g4 ,make #f rows of knit #b1 purl #b4 #h4 ,knit #a rib plain4 #i4 ,with wrong side of work toward you1 fasten on the trimming wool4 ,knit #b ribs1 and bind off4 7,see cuffs1 opposite page #gb1 color plate47 #aj4 ,make another sleeve like the one just finished4 ,to ,make the ,collar ,illustration3 ,to make collar4 #a4 ,with steel needles cast on #ch stitches of wool like body of sweater4 #b4 ,knit #f ribs plain4 ,illustration3 ,knit #f ribs4 #c4 ,attach trimming yarn4 ,knit #d ribs1 increasing #a stitch at each end of needle every other row4 #d4 ,bind off4 #e4 ,hold right side of collar toward you4 ,pick up #a stitch on each rib on one front end of collar1 and knit #d rows1 increasing #a stitch toward the corner on every other row4 ,see picture below4 #f4 ,bind off4 #g4 ,do the same to the other end4 ,be sure to keep neck end even4 #h4 ,sew up mitered corners4 #i4 ,sew collar to neck of sweater4 #aj4 ,sew sweater up under arms4 #aa4 ,sew sleeves down to hand4 ,to ,make the ,cover of the ,buttons #a4 ,with the trimming yarn1 make #c chain stitches4 #b4 ,put #h single crochets in second chain stitch4 #c4 ,second row4 ,put #a single crochet in first single crochet stitch 7through both loops71 #b single crochets in second stitch1 and so on to end of the row4 #d4 ,make #a row without increasing and break off yarn4 #e4 ,thread a long-eyed needle with the yarn and sew cover over a button mold4 ,sew mold into place at waist of sweater4 #f4 ,make another button in the same way and sew it in place4 ,to ,make ,loops for ,buttons #g4 ,fasten floss to one edge of ribbed waist line of sweater1 and crochet a chain of #g stitches4 ,fasten last stitch at other edge of waist line with a slip stitch4 ,break off floss and fasten4 ,make another loop on other side at waist line to fasten the other button4 ,even with the magic needles it took ,mary ,frances the whole morning to make the little sweater2 but it was beautiful when finished1 and ,mary ,marie surprised everybody by turning a somersault when ,mary ,frances had put it on her4 ,illustration3 ,turning a somersault 8,now1 ,i p'ay tennis and doff60 she exclaimed4 8,wish ,i had hat to doe wif it60 ,illustration3 8,what she does need60 8,just what she does need60 said ,crow ,shay1 who greatly admired the sweater4 8,why not make her one80 and started to give the directions for making a-- ,,little ,,crocheted ,,hat 7,see frontispiece and picture opposite page #bcj--;color plate7 ,illustration3 ,sport hat4 ,material3 ,to match any sweater4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #c4 ,illustration3 8,a beauty60 ,directions3 #a4 ,make #c chain stitches and join into a ring with slip stitch4 ,make #c chains4 #b4 ,put #af double crochets in the ring 7counting the #c chains as if they were one double crochet7 and join last double crochet stitch with the top of the #c chain stitches4 ,illustration #c4 ,second row3 ,make #c chains4 ,throw yarn over hook4 ,put hook under first #c chains1 in row below4 ,draw yarn through1 and work off as a double crochet stitch4 ,the next stitch is made in the same way3 throw yarn over hook2 put hook through under the whole double crochet stitch below and work off as a double crochet4 7,see picture above47 ,illustration ,the work will look like the picture ,a1 on the side toward you2 and like the picture ,b on the other side4 7,see page #bjh47 ,the ridged side is the outside of the hat4 #d4 ,put #b double crochets around the next double crochet in the row below4 ,put #a double crochet around the next stitch2 #b around the next--and continue in this way around the whole row4 ,you should have #h sections of #b double crochets together with #a double crochet between them when row is finished4 ,join last double crochet with top of the #c chains4 ,illustration3 ,make #c chains4 ,illustration3 8,aren't we smart80 #e4 ,third row3 ,make #c chains4 ,make #a double crochet around the #c chains of the row below4 ,put #a double crochet around the first double crochet in row below4 ,put #a double crochet around the second double crochet4 ,put #b double crochets around the third double crochet4 ,repeat this direction around the entire row1 and join4 ,illustration3 ,a ,b #f4 ,continue making rows in this way1 increasing as shown in the diagram below3 ,illustration3 8,row6 ,row6 ,row60 #ast row--#af double crochet 7dc stands for double crochet74 #b;d row--#b dc #a dc #c;d row--#b dc #a dc #a dc #dth row--#b dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #eth row--#b dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #fth row--#b dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #gth row--#b dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #hth row--#b dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #ith row--#b dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #ajth row--#b dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc #a dc ,illustration3 8,don't be saucy60 ,in the tenth row you will have #i double crochets between #b double crochets4 ,take care to have all the increases in a row from center out4 #g4 ,work the next #d rows without increasing4 #h4 ,on the next row1 make #a double crochet around the first stitch of the row below2 #a double crochet around the next stitch2 #b double crochets around the next stitch2 and continue in this way to end of row4 ,join4 #i4 ,make #b rows without increasing4 ,break off yarn and tie on the trimming yarn4 #aj4 ,work #a row of double crochet all around without increasing4 #aa4 ,make #a row of slip stitches around the edge of hat4 ,illustration3 ,slip a stitch4 ,to ,make the ,trimming #a4 ,cut #b strands of trimming yarn and #b strands of yarn the color of the hat1 each #b yards long4 #b4 ,lay them together1 side by side4 ,take hold of one end of them with the right hand1 and the other end with the left hand1 and twist them in opposite directions4 ,or get some one else to twist one end while you twist the other in the opposite direction4 #c4 ,pull the twisted yarn 8taut0 or straight4 ,catch hold of twisted yarn in the middle and fold together taking all the ends firmly in one hand4 ,let go with the other hand4 ,it will twist itself into a pretty cord4 ,illustration3 ,twist a pretty cord4 #d4 ,fasten balls made of the two colors of yarn on the ends of the twisted yarn4 ,make them as you made the pom-poms on doll's toque 7page #ie74 #e4 ,tie twisted cord around hat in a bow knot and sew in place on the right side4 ,turn up the left side of hat in a soft roll4 ,crow ,shay was wild with excitement when ,mary ,frances finished the little hat and put it on ,mary ,marie's head4 ,illustration3 ,crow ,shay was wild4 8,look at yourself in the glass now1 ,mary ,marie10 he exclaimed4 8,you're the most beautiful----0 8,oh1 don't make her too vain60 said ,mary ,frances4 8,she has had so much given to her that ,i'm afraid she will be spoiled as it is40 8,she needs one thing more1 though10 said ,crow ,shay4 8,what is that80 asked ,mary ,frances4 8,why1 don't you see how cold her hands look80 asked ,crow ,shay4 8,hands told60 said ,mary ,marie4 8,hands told60 8,oh1 you little mischief60 laughed ,mary ,frances4 8,you little scamp6 ,i don't think your hands are cold40 ,illustration3 8,hands told60 ,she felt of them4 8,they do not seem a bit cold10 she said4 ,illustration3 8,all the same40 8,all the same10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 8you would like to know how to make her a pair of-- ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,mittens,k 7,see pictures opposite pages #acf and #bjj--;color plates7 ,material3 ,two-fold ,saxony wool4 ,mercerized knitting cotton for trimming4 ,bone crochet needle ,no4 #a4 ,directions3 ,this work is begun at the top of the fingers4 #a4 ,make #c chain stitches1 and join in a ring with a slip stitch4 #b4 ,put #h single crochets in the ring4 ,illustration #c4 ,put hook through both loops at top of stitches in row below1 and work on around and around1 adding an extra stitch in about every fifth stitch1 until there are #ah stitches in the row4 ,illustration3 8,see my mittens80 ,this will bring the work to the joint or crotch of the thumb4 ,to ,make ,opening for the ,thumb #d4 ,make #c chain stitches1 and continue to make single crochet stitches4 ,do not skip any stitches for the opening of the thumb1 but make single crochet stitches all around on the #ah single crochet stitches1 and in the #c chain stitches--that will make #ba stitches4 ,illustration #e4 ,make another row of single crochet stitches on the #ba stitches4 #f4 ,continue to work single crochet stitches1 but on the next #b rows1 skip #a stitch directly over the thumb opening4 ,this finishes the hand of the mitten4 ,the thumb will be made later4 ,illustration3 8,aren't they tiny80 ,to ,make ,runner ,spaces at ,wrist ,make #c chain stitches4 ,make a row of double crochet stitches4 ,illustration3 8,look at these mittens40 ,to ,make ,trimming ,scallops #a4 ,put #a single crochet stitch between the first and second double crochet stitches4 #b4 ,put #c double crochets between the next #b double crochets4 #c4 ,put #a single crochet between next #b double crochets1 and #c double crochets between the next #b4 ,continue to do this all around the top4 #d4 ,tie on the trimming cotton1 and make #a slip stitch in each double crochet of the scallops1 with #b chain stitches between each slip stitch4 ,to ,make the ,thumb #a4 ,fasten yarn to the inner edge of the little opening4 7,see picture on page #bab47 #b4 ,make single crochet stitches in the stitches around the opening1 except on the top part of the thumb1 where you should put #a double crochet4 7,that is1 in the middle chain stitch4 ,see ,no4 #d on page #bab47 #c4 ,continue with single crochets4 #d4 ,second row3 ,same as the first4 #e4 ,third row3 ,make single crochets in every other stitch1 drawing the thumb down to a point4 ,break off the yarn and draw end with a zephyr needle into the inside of the thumb4 ,illustration3 8,so you won't lose40 ,to ,make the ,runner ,with the trimming cotton1 make a chain of #ej chain stitches1 and run through the runner spaces as in making doll's petticoat 7page #ij47 ,illustration3 ,fasten together4 ,,note4--,to help dolly from losing her mittens fasten them together4 ,mary ,marie no sooner had the mittens on than she ran to the door of the room4 8,tum on1 ,mamma10 she said1 8let's doe for a walk40 ,mary ,frances caught her up in her arms1 and after a hurried good-bye to the ,knitting and ,crocheting ,people1 went out with her4 ,illustration3 8,tum on1 ,mamma40 ,illustration3 8,good bye60 ,,chapter ,,xxxiv ,,home ,,again ,,the next morning ,mary ,frances was awakened early by a ring of the door bell4 8,i'll run down to the door10 called ,billy4 8,i am up and dressed4 ,i wonder who it can be80 8,all right60 called ,mary ,frances1 slipping into her kimono4 8,it's a telegram from mother10 said ,billy1 coming upstairs4 8,oh1 good6 ,do read it60 ,mary ,frances could scarcely wait to have it opened4 ,illustration3 ,ring of the door bell4 ,illustration3 ,a telegram from ,mother4 ,will be home ,tuesday4 ,meet the #aj o'clock train4 ,all well4 ,mother4 read ,billy4 8,hurrah6 ,that means that father is better than they even hoped and that they can all come sooner than they expected40 8,why60 he exclaimed suddenly1 8to-day is ,tuesday6 ,isn't it fine that the telegram came in good time60 8,yes1 indeed60 said ,mary ,frances4 8,and how happy ,i am40 ,they hurried with their breakfast1 and then went out to gather some flowers to decorate the house4 ,they were at the station half an hour too early for the train1 and when at length it did pull in1 you can imagine what a delightful time everyone had4 8,it seems a thousand years since ,i last saw you1 ,father dear10 said ,mary ,frances1 kissing him1 8and a hundred since ,mother and ,aunt ,maria left2 doesn't it1 ,billy80 8,well10 laughed ,billy1 8it seems an awfully long time1 if not a thousand years40 8,do not talk too much to your father1 children2 he cannot bear too much excitement10 warned ,aunt ,maria1 as ,billy led the way to the taxicab which was to take them home4 ,illustration3 8,how happy ,i am60 ,illustration3 ,father dear4 8,you can tell the driver to stop at my house1 ,billy10 said the old lady1 who was quite nervous when riding in an automobile4 8,horseless carriages are so unnatural4 ,it always seems to me like riding behind a headless horse to ride in an automobile10 she added4 ,of course the children had hard work to keep from laughing4 ,illustration3 ,billy carried her bags4 ,when they came to her house1 ,billy carried her bags to the door and rang the bell for her4 ,illustration3 8,don't sit in a draft40 8,tell your father to remember not to sit in a draft10 she called to ,billy as he ran down the path1 8and tell ,mary ,frances to be ready for a lesson in knitting next ,thursday evening40 8,we heard1 ,billy10 said his father1 as ,billy jumped into the taxicab1 8didn't we1 daughter80 8,what have you done all the time1 dear80 asked her mother4 8,i'll tell you some time1 ,mother10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,another secret80 asked her mother4 8,i guess it is10 remarked ,billy4 8,she has been as good and quiet as a mouse most of the time up in the sewing room4 ,she says she has been practicing knitting4 ,if she has been practicing all this while1 she must know a lot by now40 ,illustration3 ,mother smiled4 ,her mother smiled and patted her hand1 and by that time they were at their own home4 ,illustration3 ,katie was at the door4 ,katie was at the door and was almost as glad as the children to see their father and mother4 8,it seems so good to have you all home10 she said1 8that now life will be worth the living of it40 ,all tried to help make the invalid comfortable1 and the children left him to take a little nap before lunch4 ,,chapter ,,xxxv ,a ,,gift ,,from ,,the ,,queen ,,of ,,fairies ,,mary ,,frances went to the sewing room4 ,illustration3 8,my dear friends40 8,my dear friends10 she whispered4 8,my father and mother have come home1 and ,i'm so glad6 ,but ,i shall be very sad if ,i am not to have any more lessons with you40 ,illustration3 8,you have learned enough40 8,you have learned enough already10 said the ,yarn ,baby1 8to make almost anything if you have the directions40 8,do you really think that80 asked ,mary ,frances in surprise4 8,it is most certainly quite true ,that you know more ,than you think you do10 said ,crow ,shay solemnly4 8,that's more than can be said of most people10 he added1 after a pause4 8,but ,i haven't any directions10 sighed ,mary ,frances4 ,illustration3 ,sang ,crow ,shay4 8,if ,i were you1 ,if ,i were you1 ,i'd call the fairy1 ,fairly ,flew40 sang ,crow ,shay1 and ,mary ,frances took the hint4 ,illustration3 ,fairly ,flew came4 ,when the fairy ,fairly ,flew came at the call of the rhyme1 she brought a little satchel in her hands4 ,it was not much larger than ,mary ,frances' thimble4 8,how do you do this morning1 little ,miss ,mary ,frances80 she asked4 8,i've been waiting to be called1 for ,i have a present for you from the ,queen of ,all ,fairies40 8,oh60 gasped ,mary ,frances1 8for me80 8,yes1 in my satchel10 said the fairy4 8,it cannot be anything for my dolls10 thought ,mary ,frances1 8because the satchel is too little to hold them40 ,then the fairy took a tiny key from her pocket and unlocked the satchel4 ,she opened it and began to pull a paper out4 ,it was such a thin strong paper that before long the fairy had unrolled yards of it out of the little satchel into a pile on the table4 8,read it10 she said2 and when ,mary ,frances lifted the end1 she saw that on it were written directions for making all kinds of things for dolls1 and for people1 too4 ,illustration3 8,how wonderful60 8,oh10 she cried1 8the ,queen of ,fairies couldn't have pleased me better6 ,what a lot of wonderful things ,i can make now4 ,please thank her for me1 ,fairly ,flew40 8,that ,i shall10 said the fairy4 8,but wait--,i have not yet given you all that is in the bag4 ,here are some magic needles just like mine--for a little girl who tried and tried again1 and kept on trying40 ,illustration3 ,needle-of-,don't-have-to-,try4 8,oh1 like the ,needle-of-,don't-,have-to-,try60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,how wonderful6 ,please1 please1 tell the ,queen of ,all ,fairies that ,i thank her more than ,i can tell her40 8,do you know what would please her more than anything else80 asked ,fairly ,flew4 8,no10 ,mary ,frances said4 8,will you please tell me what it is80 8,to tell other little girls how to do the things you have just learned to do10 said the fairy4 8,how perfectly delightful60 exclaimed ,mary ,frances4 8,i can get the girls to form a knitting club1 can't ,i80 8,yes10 said the fairy1 8get all your little friends to join1 and make many of the pretty things that this paper explains about40 8,how ,i wish ,i could tell my mother about our lessons10 said ,mary ,frances4 8,you may tell her4 ,the ,queen of ,fairies sent word that you might do so if you asked when the paper was----0 ,illustration3 ,knitting ,twins fell down4 ,suddenly the fairy disappeared4 ,the ,knitting ,twins fell down4 ,wooley ,ball and the ,yarn ,baby fell over on their sides4 ,illustration3 ,wooley ,ball fell over4 8,oh60 cried ,mary ,frances2 then she looked around and saw her mother standing in the door4 8,oh1 ,mother dear1 come in10 she cried4 8,the most wonderful thing has happened since you've been away60 ,and she told about the crocheting and knitting lessons1 and the gifts from the ,queen of ,all ,fairies4 8,wasn't it lovely60 exclaimed her mother4 8,i am so glad6 ,just wait a minute10 and she went out of the sewing room4 ,very soon she was back1 carrying a long package which she handed to the little girl4 ,illustration3 8,a present from us40 8,a present from father and me10 she said4 ,illustration3 ,a wonderful infant4 ,mary ,frances opened the package and lifted out a wonderful infant doll which could open and shut its eyes and could cry when lifted on its side4 8,oh1 how dear60 cried ,mary ,frances4 8,nothing could please me so much4 ,i wonder if the ,queen of ,all ,fairies knew you were bringing it8 ,there are directions on this paper for making an infant's outfit40 8,perhaps she did10 said her mother4 8,perhaps she planned the directions with this in mind40 8,aren't fairies and mothers wonderful people80 laughed ,mary ,frances1 hugging her mother and the new doll at once4 8,not any more so than good little daughters10 said her mother1 kissing her4 8,now1 ,i must go to father10 she added4 8,lunch will be ready in a short time40 ,illustration3 ,mary ,frances ,,chapter ,,xxxvi ,,the ,,magic ,,paper ,,mary ,,frances carried her new dolly over into the playroom and laid her down on the little bed by ,mary ,marie4 ,then she returned to the sewing room4 ,illustration3 ,the new dolly4 ,illustration3 8,without my dear friends40 8,it seems lonesome without my dear friends10 she thought1 8but ,i believe they will all come to life again if ,i really need them4 ,i couldn't expect to keep ,fairly ,flew all the time1 for many other little girls will need her40 99 99 99 99 99 ,i wish ,i could tell you about the good times she had making the garments and gifts which were told about on the fairy's paper2 how ,mary ,marie and the new baby came to life when ,mary ,frances was following baby1 and petted it1 and held it in her lap even though it was nearly as big as herself2 how pleased ,billy was with his airship doll2 how surprised and delighted and proud ,aunt ,maria was when she found out how much ,mary ,frances knew2 how ,mary ,frances did form a ,knitting ,club and how the girls and a few boys made many1 many useful garments for people who needed them--but that would take another book as long as this one4 ,illustration3 ,proud ,aunt ,maria ,but ,i can give you the directions which were on the paper that the ,queen of ,all ,fairies sent her by ,fairly ,flew1 and you will find them in the next chapter4 ,illustration3 ,mary ,frances told me4 ,mary ,frances told me this whole story herself1 and asked me to write this book so that you who read it may have some such pleasure as she had in learning how to crochet and knit4 ,,chapter ,,xxxvii ,,the ,,magic ,,paper 7,,continued7 ,,these are the instructions which were found on the paper which the ,queen of ,all ,fairies sent to ,mary ,frances by the fairy1 ,fairly ,flew4 ,,instructions ,,note ,,to ,,beginners3 ,before attempting to make any of the following articles1 make those given in the story part of this book4 ,the articles that follow need not be made in the order given4 ,,abbreviations ,,used ,,in ,,crocheting ,,and ,,knitting ,when you look at the directions usually given for making crocheted and knitted articles you will find the names of the stitches abbreviated4 ,although abbreviations are not used in this book1 it is well to know those in the following list3 sc4 single crochet dc4 double crochet tr4c4 treble crochet sl4st4 slip stitch ch4st4 chain stitch st4 stitch k knit 99----99 repeat directions between stars ,,note4--,in order to become familiar with these abbreviations--think of single crochet as 8sc401 and of double crochet as 8dc40 ,instead of using the words1 use the letters when you read the directions4 ,say 8#b s-c's0 or 8#c d-c's02 not #b single crochets1 or #c double crochets4 ,,treble ,,crochet ,in making ,treble ,crochet make about #ae chain stitches4 ,skip #c chains4 ,wrap the yarn around the needle twice1 before putting hook through the chain stitch4 ,wrap1 and draw yarn through chain stitch4 ,wrap1 and draw yarn through #b loops4 ,wrap1 and draw yarn through #b loops4 ,wrap1 and draw through #b loops4 ,illustration ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,socks 7,see pictures opposite pages #acf and #bjj--;color plates7 ,material3 ,three-fold ,saxony wool4 ,pink or blue 7mercerized7 silk for trimming4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #b4 ,directions3 ,the work is begun with the ankle part4 #a4 ,chain #ae2 that is1 make #ae chain stitches4 #b4 ,skip #a chain and put #a single crochet in each of the #ad stitches4 ,chain #a to use in turning4 #c4 ,taking the back thread only1 make #a single crochet in each of the #ad single crochets4 ,the two rows just made will form a rib4 ,this kind of rib is called 8slipper stitch40 ,make #a chain in turning4 #d4 ,make #b more ribs like the one just made4 ,make #a chain in turning4 #e4 ,make #h single crochet and #a chain stitch4 ,make #h single crochet4 ,these two rows of single crochet will form a shorter rib4 ,make #a chain stitch4 #f4 ,make #h more ribs on the #h stitches4 #g4 ,join the last row of stitches with #h of the first chain stitches made1 using slip stitch4 ,to ,form the ,foot3 #h4 ,put #a single crochet in each stitch around the bottom of the part just made1 taking up both threads4 #i4 ,make #d more rows4 #aj4 ,fold sock together from toe to back1 and crochet together with slip stitch4 ,to ,make the ,scallops3 #a4 ,fasten the wool into the top of the sock at the back1 and make #a single crochet4 #b4 ,put #d double crochets in the top of the next rib4 #c4 ,put #a single crochet in the top of the next rib4 #d4 ,repeat ,no4 #b and #c around the top of the sock4 ,break wool and fasten4 #e4 ,fasten the trimming silk into the top of the scallop at the back of the sock4 ,make #a single crochet4 #f4 ,make #e double crochets in the single crochet stitch between the scallops of wool4 #g4 ,repeat ,no4 #e and #f around top of sock4 ,fasten the silk4 ,to ,make the ,runner4--,with the silk make about #ce chain stitches4 ,run these through the top of the sock at the bottom of the white scallops and fasten a small tassel on each end of the runner4 ,for trimming1 thread a sewing needle with the pink silk and make #d cross stitches on the center rib4 ,make #a cross stitch on each side of the second cross stitch from the top cross stitch4 ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,cap 7,see picture opposite page #acf7 ,illustration ,material3 ,three-fold pink or white ,saxony1 with three-fold deep pink ,saxony for trimming4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #b4 ,directions3 #a4 ,chain #c2 that is1 make #c chain stitches4 ,join in a ring with slip stitch4 #b4 ,chain #c1 and make #af double crochets in the ring4 ,join last double crochet with slip stitch to the top stitch of the #c chain stitches4 ,this makes the first row4 #c4 ,second row3 ,chain #c4 ,make #b double crochets in each stitch of first row1 taking back thread 7back loop of stitch7 only4 ,join4 #d4 ,third row3 ,chain #c1 and make #a double crochet in the first stitch of the row below4 ,make #b double crochets in the second stitch4 ,continue to do this to end of row4 ,join4 #e4 ,fourth row3 ,chain #c and make #b double in every third stitch4 7,make #a double crochet in the other stitches47 ,join4 #f4 ,fifth row3 ,make #b double crochets in every fourth stitch4 #g4 ,sixth row3 ,make #a double crochet in each stitch of fifth row4 ,break off the yarn and fasten end4 #h4 ,seventh row3 ,in the ninth stitch from joining1 fasten yarn and make #c chain stitches4 #i4 ,put #a double crochet in each stitch of row below1 leaving #af stitches without any stitches taken in them4 ,that is1 leave #h stitches on each side of the joining4 ,this will be the back of the neck4 ,break off and fasten yarn4 #aj4 ,make #g rows 7in all7 putting #a double crochet in each stitch of row below4 ,break off wool and fasten at end of each row4 ,to ,make ,trimming ,bands3 #a4 ,hold the inside of the cap toward you1 and fasten the trimming wool at the right-hand corner4 #b4 ,make #c chains4 ,put #a double crochet in each stitch all around the cap4 ,join4 ,make #c more rows like this4 ,fold the band back against the face and up around the neck of the cap1 folding the extra fulness at the corners into a mitered shape4 ,sew in place with a long-eyed needle threaded with pink wool1 and fasten rosettes and tie-ribbons at the sides4 ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,sacque ,,no4 #a,l ,material3 ,pink1 or light blue1 or white1 four-fold ,saxony wool4 ,bone crochet hook1 ,no4 #b4 ,directions3 ,this work is commenced at the neck4 #a4 ,chain #ej2 that is1 make #ej chain stitches4 #b4 ,make #aa double crochets4 #c4 ,put #b double crochets in the twelfth chain stitch4 #d4 ,make #ab double crochets4 #e4 ,put #c double crochets in the thirteenth chain stitch4 #f4 ,make #ab double crochets4 #g4 ,put #b double crochets in the next chain stitch4 #h4 ,make #aa double crochets4 ,break off yarn and fasten end4 ,do not turn the work4 #i4 ,second row3 ,attach yarn at right-hand end4 ,illustration ,,to ,,attach ,,new ,,yarn ,put the needle through the stitch and put a slip knot on the hook4 ,draw the slip knot through the stitch2 or1 thread a zephyr needle with the new yarn and run it into the loose end on the work2 or1 twist the two ends of yarn together4 ,illustration #aj4 ,chain #b4 ,taking the back loop only1 make #ab double crochets4 ,put #c double crochets in the next stitch4 #aa4 ,make #a double crochet in each stitch until you reach the cluster of #c double crochets4 ,put three double crochets in the middle double crochet of the cluster4 #ab4 ,make #a double crochet in each stitch until the cluster of #b double crochets is reached4 ,put #c double crochets in the first of the #b double crochets4 ,put #a double crochet in each stitch to end of row4 ,break off yarn1 and fasten end4 #ac4 ,third row3 ,attach yarn4 ,chain #b4 ,make #a double crochet in each stitch except in middle stitch of clusters4 ,put #c double crochets in the middle stitch of each cluster4 ,break off yarn and fasten4 #ad4 ,fourth and fifth rows3 follow direction ,no4 #ac4 #ae4 ,sixth row3 ,same as fifth row1 except that in starting1 #b double crochets are put into the first stitch2 #b double crochets are also put into the last stitch4 #af4 ,seventh row3 ,chain #b4 ,turn the work4 #ag4 ,putting hook under both threads1 make #a double crochet in the next stitch4 ,chain #a4 ,skip #a stitch4 ,put #a double crochet in the next stitch4 ,to ,form the ,armhole3 #ah4 ,keep on in this way 7see ,no4 #ag7 until there are #g double crochets4 ,make #ab chain stitches4 ,count #g stitches from the middle stitch 7counting the middle stitch7 in the first cluster of double crochets in the sixth row4 ,put #a double crochet in the eighth stitch beyond the middle stitch of the cluster4 #ai4 ,continue according to direction ,no4 #ag4 #bj4 ,put #b double crochets1 with #a chain stitch between1 in the middle stitch of the cluster of double crochet in the middle of the back of sacque4 ,continue according to direction ,no4 #ag1 until within #g stitches from middle stitch of last cluster of double crochet in sixth row4 ,make #ab chain stitches and form other armhole4 ,continue by direction ,no4 #ag to end of row4 #ba4 ,eighth row3 ,follow direction ,nos4 #af and #ag1 putting #b double crochets in the first and the last stitches of the row in order to widen the front4 ,the double crochets are put under two threads in the chain stitches of the row just made4 #bb4 ,ninth1 tenth1 eleventh1 twelfth1 thirteenth and fourteenth rows3 ,like eighth row4 ,break off yarn and fasten end4 ,to ,make the ,sleeve3 #a4 ,attach yarn to middle chain stitch underarm4 ,chain #b4 ,put double crochets all round the armhole4 ,join last stitch to chain with a slip stitch4 #b4 ,next row4 ,chain #b4 ,put #a double crochet in the next stitch4 ,chain #a4 ,put #a double crochet in next stitch4 ,continue around row and join first and last stitches4 #c4 ,continue direction ,no4 #b for #c more rows4 ,narrow in the next #d rows by omitting the chain between the double crochet every other stitch4 #d4 ,chain #a4 ,put a row of single crochet around end of sleeve4 ,join4 #e4 ,putting hook under back thread1 make another row of single crochet4 ,break off yarn and fasten end4 ,to ,make the ,trimming3 ,the sacque in the picture is trimmed with a wool and silk ,saxony yarn4 ,it may be trimmed with the yarn used for the sacque4 #a4 ,at the left corner of the neck attach the yarn4 ,make slip stitches down left front to the first open space4 #b4 ,in the space1 put #b double crochets1 and #a chain1 and #b double crochets4 #c4 ,make #a single crochet in the next space4 #d4 ,continue direction ,no4 #b to corner of sacque4 #e4 ,in the corner1 put #c double crochets1 and #a chain1 and #c double crochets4 #f4 ,continue to make scallops in this way all around sacque1 finishing edge of yoke part with single crochets as in direction ,no4 #a above4 ,finish sacque at neck by drawing a ribbon runner under every other stitch4 ,illustration3 ,,flowers ,,for ,,mother ,,for ,,directions ,,for ,,making ,,knitted ,,articles ,,shown ,,in ,,this ,,illustration ,,see ,,little ,,crocheted ,,hat--#bjf ,,flower ,,basket--#bdf ,,knitted ,,hood--#agf ,,knitted ,,silk ,,sweater--#bei ,,baby',s ,,crocheted ,,ball--#beb ,illustration3 ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,sacque ,,no4 #b ,illustration3 ,,cut #a ,,cut #b ,,cut #c ,,cut #d ,,details ,,of ,,afghan ,,stitch ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,sacque ,,no4 #b4,m 7,see picture opposite page #acf7 ,material3 ,three-fold pink ,saxony wool4 ,bone crochet needle ,no4 #c4 ,this needle should be a long even one1 because the yoke of the sacque is made with ,,afghan ,,stitch ,before beginning the sacque1 practice making afghan stitch with four-fold ,germantown wool4 ,make #i chain stitches4 ,pull a loop through each stitch of the chain except the one next the needle4 ,that is1 skip one chain4 ,see ,cut #a1 page #bcc4 ,pull a loop through the loop nearest the hook4 ,cut #b4 ,pull a loop through the next two loops nearest the hook4 ,continue to pull a loop through two loops in this way 7,cut #c7 until only one loop remains on the needle4 ,you will now notice the long straight upright loops on the front1 or the right side1 of your work4 ,cut #d4 ,put the hook under the nearest long loop on the front of the row of stitches just made1 and pull a loop through4 ,cut #d4 ,continue to pull loops through the entire row in this way1 and take the loops off the needle in the same way as they were pulled through the stitches in ,cuts #b and #c4 ,directions for ,making the ,sacque3 ,begin the work at back of yoke which is made with afghan stitch4 #a4 ,chain #cj2 that is1 make #cj chain stitches4 #b4 ,keeping the last chain stitch on the hook1 pull a loop through each stitch of the chain 7except the one next to the needle7 making #cj loops on the needle4 #c4 ,to take the stitches off1 throw the yarn over the hook1 pull hook through first loop4 ,throw yarn over the hook4 ,pull hook through #b loops4 #d4 ,continue to pull hook through #b loops until but one loop remains on needle4 #e4 ,pull a loop through each long loop 7do not count the chain stitches on the edge as a long loop71 leaving each on the needle4 ,do not turn the work1 always work on the right side4 #f4 ,repeat direction ,no4 #c and ,no4 #d4 #g4 ,make #aj rows of afghan stitch4 #h4 ,on the next row make loops in #aj stitches only--to form shoulder4 #i4 ,make #f rows of #aj stitches4 #aj4 ,now add #a stitch1 at the neck end only1 on each row until there are #ae stitches4 ,to add a stitch4--,draw up a loop through the top thread between the loops of the row below4 ,see 8,a0 in ,cut #d1 page #bcc4 #aa4 ,continue to work on these #ae stitches until there are #aj rows1 or #bf rows from the starting of the yoke4 #ab4 ,to make strip down the front4--,make slip stitch in #i loops4 ,then work #ac rows of afghan stitches on the remaining #f stitches4 ,finish end of strip with #a row of slip stitches4 #ac4 ,to make other side4--,fasten yarn at right corner of back of neck4 ,make slip stitches in #aj stitches1 and make #f rows of afghan stitches on the other #aj stitches4 #ad4 ,increase on this side by making the extra loop between the first and second stitches until there are #ae stitches4 #ae4 ,work on the #ae stitches until there are #bf rows from the starting of the back yoke4 #af4 ,then make front strip of #ac rows on the first #f stitches1 and finish strip like on other side4 #ag4 ,make slip stitches all around yoke4 #ah4 ,fasten yarn at one lower corner of yoke1 back4 ,chain #h and fasten end stitch to one lower corner of yoke1 front1 for armhole4 #ai4 ,do the same for other armhole4 ,to ,make ,body of ,sacque3 ,fasten yarn at left side corner of yoke leaving about a #c-;inch end hanging and work across bottom of yoke and across the under arm chain stitch in this way3 ,illustration #a4 ,put #a slip stitch in first stitch4 #b4 ,make #c chain stitches4 #c4 ,put #a double crochet in same stitch with the slip stitch4 #d4 ,chain #b4 #e4 ,put #b double crochets in same stitch4 #f4 ,skip #b stitches on bottom of yoke1 and put #a double crochet1 #a chain stitch1 #b double crochets in the next stitch4 ,continue in this way to end of yoke on right side4 ,break off yarn about #c inches from the work and pull through the last stitch4 ,the ends are used later to fasten the body of the sacque to the front strips4 #g4 ,second row3 ,fasten yarn in the middle of the first scallop on the left side1 leaving the end hanging4 ,chain #c4 ,put #a double crochet in same stitch4 ,chain #b4 ,put #b double crochets in same stitch1 and continue to other end of yoke1 making a scallop in the middle of each scallop4 #h4 ,continue in this way until the body is as long as the strip in front4 #i4 ,thread a long-eyed needle with the end of yarn hanging from the first scallops1 and catch it to the front strip with an over-and-over stitch4 ,cut off yarn4 ,continue to fasten fronts to scallops in this way until they are fastened down the full length of the fronts4 ,to ,make the ,sleeve3 #a4 ,fasten yarn at corner of armhole4 ,chain #c1 and make a scallop 7as in body part of sacque7 in first stitch4 #b4 ,skip #d of the slip stitches on the edge4 ,make a scallop in the next stitch4 ,continue in this way around the armhole4 #c4 ,join last and first scallop with slip stitch4 #d4 ,chain #c and make another round of scallops and join4 #e4 ,continue to make rounds of scallops until there are #g rows4 #f4 ,on the next row1 chain #c4 ,put #b double crochets in the middle of each scallop in the row below4 #g4 ,next row3 ,chain #c4 ,put #a double crochet in each double crochet of row below4 ,break off and fasten yarn4 ,make other sleeve like this one4 ,to ,make ,bands for ,sleeves3 #a4 ,chain #f1 and make a strip of afghan stitches #ad rows long4 #b4 ,finish all around strip with slip stitch4 #c4 ,sew ends of band together1 and slip it over the end of the sleeve1 putting the seam to the seam of the sleeve1 and sew in place with end of pink wool4 ,trimming4--,with pink silk1 make a row of slip stitches all around the edge of the sacque1 and ends of the sleeves4 ,thread a zephyr needle with two threads of the silk1 and make cross stitches on the front strips1 and around the strips at ends of sleeves4 ,fasten pink narrow ribbons at neck to tie4 ,,infant ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,cape ,,and ,,hood,n 7,see picture opposite page #acf7 ,material3 ,two-fold ,saxony wool4 ,crochet silk 7mercerized7 for trimming4 ,bone crochet needle1 ,no4 #b4 ,directions3 ,to ,make the ,hood4 #a4 ,with the ,saxony1 make #c chain stitches4 #b4 ,join them in a ring with a slip stitch4 #c4 ,make #c chain stitches1 and make #af double crochets in the ring4 #d4 ,join the last double crochet with the top of the #c chain stitches with a slip stitch4 ,this makes the first row4 #e4 ,second row3 ,make #c chain stitches and put #b double crochets in each double crochet of the first row4 ,in making this garment1 take up back loop of the stitch only4 ,join as in direction ,no4 #d 7bottom of page #bcf74 #f4 ,third row3 ,chain #c2 that is1 make #c chain stitches4 ,put #a double crochet in the first double crochet in the row below4 ,put #b double crochets in the second double crochet4 ,continue in this way to the end of the row1 and join as in direction ,no4 #d4 ,illustration3 ,,cape ,,and ,,hood #g4 ,fourth row3 ,chain #c and put #b double crochets in every third stitch4 7,put #a double crochet in the stitches between47 ,do this to the end of the row and join4 #h4 ,fifth row3 ,chain #c1 and put #b double crochets in every fourth stitch4 ,join4 #i4 ,sixth row3 ,chain #c and put #a double crochet in each double crochet of the row below4 ,join and break off and fasten the yarn4 #aj4 ,seventh row3 ,fasten end of wool at the ninth stitch and make #c chains4 ,put #a double crochet in each stitch of row below1 leaving #af stitches without any stitches taken in them2 that is1 leave #h stitches on each side of the joining4 ,this will be the back of the neck4 #aa4 ,make #h rows in all1 putting #a double crochet in each double crochet of row below1 breaking off and fastening the yarn at end of each row4 ,begin the new row each time at the right side of the cap4 ,there is a turned-back facing around the face of the doll4 ,to ,make the ,facing3 ,holding the wrong side of the cap toward you1 make #d rows of double crochet in the same way as in directions ,nos4 #aj and #aa4 ,nothing more is to be done to this facing until after the cape is made4 ,,to ,,make ,,the ,,cape ,this work is all done on the right side1 holding cap toward you4 #a4 ,starting at the right-hand corner of the neck1 make #a row of double crochet along the bottom edge of the cap4 ,break off and fasten yarn4 #b4 ,second row3 ,fasten yarn at right end and make this row of double crochet1 putting #c double crochets in the fifteenth stitch from each end4 ,these increases make the fulness over the shoulders4 #c4 ,third row3 ,make this row of double crochet1 putting #c double crochets in the middle stitch of the increases in direction ,no4 #b4 #d4 ,fourth row3 ,make in same way1 increasing as in ,no4 #c4 ,also increase by making #b double crochets in each of #b stitches in the middle of the back4 #e4 ,fifth and sixth rows3 ,same as fourth row4 #f4 ,seventh row3 ,this row is increased in the shoulders and middle of back in the same way as before1 but more fulness is given by making #b double crochets in the #b middle stitches between the shoulder and the back on each side4 #g4 ,the eighth row is made in the same way as the seventh row4 #h4 ,make #i rows without increasing4 #i4 ,to fasten the loose ends of wool1 thread them into a long-eyed needle and run the ends back into the work4 #aj4 ,starting at the neck at the left side1 holding the outside of cape toward you1 make single crochets in the ends of the first #b rows of double crochet4 #aa4 ,make double crochet all around the cape except at the corners1 where you will put #c double crochets4 #ab4 ,when you reach the first #b rows on the right-hand side of the cape at neck1 make single crochet as in the ,no4 #aj4 #ac4 ,put #a single crochet in each stitch around the face holding the turn-back flat against the cap4 ,to ,trim4--,fasten the pink silk at the left side of the neck1 and put #a single crochet1 #b chains and #c double crochets in the first stitch4 #b4 ,skip #b stitches1 and put #a single crochet1 #b chains1 and #c double crochets in the third stitch4 #c4 ,continue to do this all around the cape and the face of the hood or bonnet1 and then around the edge of the turn-back4 #d4 ,holding the face of the hood toward you1 put a single crochet in the front loop of each stitch all around the first row of double crochet in the turn-back4 #e4 ,do the same to the other #b rows of the turn-back4 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,coach ,,cover 7,coffee ,bean ,stitch7 ,material3 ,white four-fold ,germantown zephyr with pink four-fold ,germantown zephyr for trimming4 ,bone crochet hook1 ,no4 #f4 ,directions3 ,,note4--,in doing this work1 make loose stitches4 ,illustration ,,to ,,make ,,coffee ,,bean ,,stitch #a4 ,chain #ej2 that is1 make #ej chain stitches4 #b4 7a7 ,skip #b chains1 and put the hook through the third chain stitch4 7b7 ,wrap 7throw yarn over hook7 and pull the hook through the stitch4 7c7 ,wrap4 ,put hook through the same chain stitch3 ,wrap1 and pull hook through the stitch4 7d7 ,wrap4 ,put hook through the same chain stitch4 ,wrap1 and pull hook through the same stitch4 ,there will now be #f stitches on the crochet needle4 7e7 ,throw yarn over hook1 and draw it through the #f stitches on the needle4 #c4 ,chain #a4 #d4 ,skip #a chain stitch in the chain first made 7see direction ,no4 #a above7 and repeat direction ,no4 #b4 ,this will make another bean stitch4 #e4 ,continue to make bean stitches to the end of chain1 making #be beans in all4 ,turn the work4 #f4 ,second row3 ,draw a loop through the second stitch from the needle4 ,throw yarn over hook and proceed to make another bean4 ,chain #a1 and skip #a stitch and continue in this way to the end of the row4 ,make in all-- #f rows of white #d rows of pink #bb rows of white #d rows of pink #f rows of white ,to ,make the ,scallops3 #a4 ,fasten the white wool in the first stitch of the top with single crochet4 #b4 ,put #e double crochets in the next stitch4 #c4 ,skip #a stitch and put #a single crochet in the next stitch4 7,this will hold the scallop down47 #d4 ,skip #a stitch and put #e double crochets in the next stitch4 ,fasten scallop down with #a single crochet as in direction ,no4 #c4 ,continue to make scallops all around the cover4 ,break off white yarn and fasten4 #e4 ,attach pink yarn1 and put #a single crochet in the white single crochet4 #f4 ,put #e double crochets around the third stitch of the white scallops4 ,the double crochets are put around the third stitch as in making ,doll's ,crocheted ,hat1 page #bjg4 #g4 ,fasten scallop down with single crochet in the single crochet between the white scallops4 #h4 ,continue to make scallops this way all around the cover4 ,break off the yarn1 and fasten the end4 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,sports ,,hat 7,see picture opposite page #gb7 ,material3 ,rose pink wool floss1 ,gray ,angora or ,teazle wool for trimming4 ,bone crochet hook1 ,no4 #c4 ,illustration ,directions3 #a4 ,chain #c2 that is1 make #c chain stitches4 #b4 ,first row3 ,put #f single crochets in second chain stitch4 ,do not join4 #c4 ,second row3 ,put #b single crochets in each of the #f single crochets1 taking up both loops4 #d4 ,third row3 ,put #b single crochets in the first stitch1 #a single crochet in the next stitch4 ,continue around row4 #e4 ,fourth row3 ,put #b single crochets in the first stitch1 #a single crochet in each of the next #b stitches4 ,continue around row4 #f4 ,continue to widen in this way until there are #aa stitches in each section1 or #ff stitches in the row4 #g4 ,make #f rows without increasing4 #h4 ,make #aj single crochets2 skip #a stitch and continue to do this until there are but #dh stitches4 #i4 ,turn1 and work on the wrong side of the hat4 #aj4 ,make #a row of single crochet without increasing4 #aa4 ,on the next #b rows1 increase in every third stitch1 as in direction ,no4 #e4 #ab4 ,make #a row of single crochet without increasing4 #ac4 ,finish off the pink by taking #b slip stitches4 #ad4 ,fasten on the trimming wool1 and make #a single crochet in each stitch all around for #b rows4 #ae4 ,make #a row of slip stitches4 ,break off and fasten yarn4 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,breakfast ,,cap 7,see page #hg7 ,illustration ,material3 ,pink or white1 or pink and white1 or light blue and white luster cotton4 ,steel crochet hook ,no4 #g4 #a yard 8baby0 ribbon to match cap4 ,directions3 ,the work is begun in the center of the top4 #a4 ,chain #e2 that is1 make #e chain stitches4 ,join in a ring with slip stitch4 ,chain #d4 #b4 ,first row3 ,make #bj treble crochets in the ring 7see page #bbh74 ,join last stitch to top stitch of chain with slip stitch4 #c4 ,second row3 ,chain #d4 ,put #a single crochet into each treble crochet with #d chain stitches between the single crochet1 thus making a loop of the chain stitches4 #d4 ,third row3 ,chain #d4 ,make #a single crochet in each chain loop with #d chain stitches between4 #e4 ,fourth row3 ,same as third row4 #f4 ,fifth and sixth rows3 ,chain #e4 ,make #a single crochet in each chain loop1 with #e chain stitches between4 #g4 ,seventh and eighth rows3 ,chain #f4 ,make #a single crochet in each chain loop with #f chain stitches between4 #h4 ,ninth row3 ,chain #d4 ,make #a single crochet in the loop of the row below4 ,chain #d4 ,make #a single crochet in the first single crochet of row4 ,chain #d4 ,make #a single crochet in next loop4 ,chain #d4 ,make #a single crochet in next single crochet4 ,continue around the row4 #i4 ,tenth row3 ,chain #d4 ,make #a single crochet in each loop to end4 #aj4 ,eleventh and twelfth rows3 ,like tenth row4 #aa4 ,thirteenth row3 ,chain #d4 ,make #a double crochet in chain loop4 ,chain #a4 ,make #a double crochet in first single crochet4 ,chain #a4 ,make #a double crochet in next chain loop4 ,chain #a4 ,make #a double crochet in next single crochet4 ,continue to end of row4 #ab4 ,fourteenth row3 ,chain #d4 ,put #a double crochet in each space of thirteenth row with #a chain stitch between and join last stitch to top of the chain #d with a slip stitch4 #ac4 ,fifteenth row3 ,chain #a4 ,make #a single crochet in each double crochet of fourteenth row4 #ad4 ,sixteenth row3 ,chain #c4 ,make #a double crochet in each single crochet of fifteenth row4 7,when the cap is finished run ribbon through these stitches47 #ae4 ,seventeenth row3 ,chain #d4 ,make #a single crochet in the second double crochet of sixteenth row4 ,chain #d4 ,make #a single crochet in the fourth double crochet4 ,continue to end of row4 #af4 ,eighteenth and nineteenth rows3 ,chain #e4 ,make #a single crochet in each chain loop of previous row with #e chain stitches between4 ,break off and fasten thread4 ,trim with ribbon rosette4 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,garters 7,see picture opposite page #dj7 ,material3 ,pink or light blue mercerized crochet cotton4 7,in ordering this material1 mention what you are going to make1 so that you will be given the right size of thread47 ,steel crochet hook1 ,no4 #i4 ,directions3 #a4 ,chain #aj2 that is1 make #aj chain stitches4 #b4 ,put #b double crochets and #a chain and #b double crochets in the fourth stitch from the needle4 #c4 ,chain #e4 #d4 ,put #b double crochets and #a chain and #b double crochets in the end chain stitch4 #e4 ,chain #c and turn4 #f4 ,put #b double crochets and #a chain and #b double crochets between the second and third double crochet in the cluster below4 7,this cluster was made by direction ,no4 #d above47 #g4 ,chain #e1 and repeat direction ,no4 #f in the next cluster below4 #h4 ,repeat directions ,no4 #e1 #f1 #g1 again4 ,this will make #c rows4 #i4 ,on the fourth row1 make the cluster 7,no4 #d74 ,chain #b4 ,make #a single crochet around the #b rows of #e chains below4 #aj4 ,chain #b and continue with the clusters1 catching chains together in every fourth row4 ,make work long enough to cover the doll's elastic garter very loosely4 #aa4 ,run rubber garter through the crocheted work and fasten ends of garter4 ,sew a ribbon bow over the joining4 ,a ,,child',s ,,garter is made in the same way1 using a few more stitches in each row across4 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,shopping ,,bag 7,see picture opposite page #ajd7 ,material3 ,ecru crochet cotton1 ,no4 #e4 ,two brass rings to fit doll's wrist4 ,steel crochet hook ,no4 #g4 ,directions3 ,this work is begun at the bottom of the bag4 #a4 ,chain #be2 that is1 make #be chain stitches4 #b4 ,using #a chain to turn1 make #bd single crochets in the chain4 ,put #b more single crochets in the last stitch4 #c4 ,make #a single crochet in each stitch on the other side of the chain1 putting #b single crochets in end stitch4 ,illustration3 ,,doll',s ,,shopping ,,bag #d4 ,now work around and around without joining the rows4 ,chain #c1 skip #a stitch1 make #a single crochet in the second stitch4 ,continue doing this around the first row4 #e4 ,on the next row1 chain #c1 make #a single crochet around the chain #c of the row below4 ,continue doing this until there are #ac rows4 #f4 ,on the fourteenth row1 work half way around4 ,make #c chains to turn1 and put #a single crochet in the first chain loop4 ,chain #c1 and continue across1 making stitches as in direction ,no4 #e4 ,make #e rows4 ,this will make the division which forms the opening4 #g4 ,next row3 ,chain #c4 ,make #a double crochet in each chain loop1 with #a chain between4 #h4 ,next row3 ,chain #c4 ,make #a double crochet in each double crochet of row just made4 #i4 ,last row3 ,chain #a4 ,make #a single crochet in each double crochet of row below4 ,do not break off the thread4 ,to ,fasten ,bag to ,handles3 #a4 ,with the last stitch made on the needle1 put hook through one of the brass rings which will be used as a handle4 ,very nearly fill the ring with single crochet4 ,fold the ring down inside the bag1 and make single crochet through the ring and top of bag1 putting #a single crochet in each stitch4 ,this will entirely cover the ring1 and attach it to the bag at the same time1 and will also make a neat finish on the right side of the work4 #b4 ,break off and fasten end of thread4 #c4 ,to make other side of opening4--,start at right-hand side of opening4 ,make #c chains4 ,put #a single crochet in first chain loop1 and continue to work in the same way as you made the first side4 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,sports ,,sweater 7,see frontispiece7 ,material3 ,burnt orange double floss with black double floss for trimming three small wooden button molds4 ,bone crochet hook1 ,no4 #b4 ,directions3 ,to ,make ,front3 #a4 ,with orange floss1 chain #be2 that is1 make #be chain stitches4 #b4 ,make #bd single crochets4 ,chain #a to turn4 ,illustration3 ,,doll',s ,,sports ,,sweater #c4 ,taking front thread of stitch only1 put #a single crochet in each of #bd single crochets1 and add #a single crochet in the last stitch4 ,chain #a to turn4 #d4 ,continue in this way 7,no4 #c71 adding #a single crochet at neck end until there are #bg stitches4 #e4 ,on the next row add #d chains after making #bg single crochets4 #f4 ,put #a single crochet in each of #c of these chains1 and #a single crochet in each of the #bg single crochets1 making #cj single crochets in all4 #g4 ,continue to make rows of #cj single crochets until there are #ac rows from the beginning4 #h4 ,on the fourteenth row1 make #bj single crochets4 ,make #h rows of #bj single crochets for under arm4 #i4 ,on the twenty-third row1 add #aa chain stitches4 ,use #a chain to turn1 and make #aj single crochets in the chain stitch1--also #bj single crochets in the single crochets 7see ,no4 #h7 under arm4 #aj4 ,make #ba rows of the #cj stitches for the back4 #aa4 ,on the next row 7the forty-fourth7 make #bj single crochets for #h rows under arm4 #ab4 ,on the next row 7the fifty-second7 add #aa chain stitches4 ,use #a chain to turn4 ,make #aj single crochets in the chain and #bj single crochets in the under arm stitches4 #ac4 ,make #g rows of the #cj single crochets4 #ad4 ,on the next row make #bg stitches4 7,be sure to make this row from the bottom upward47 ,make #a chain to turn4 #ae4 ,skip the first single crochet at the neck1 and make #bf single crochets4 #af4 ,continue to decrease #a single crochet at the neck until you have only #bd single crochet stitches in the row4 ,this finishes the body of the sweater4 #ag4 ,sew #g rows of the front and back at the shoulders to form armholes4 7,see picture1 page #acj47 ,border around the ,sweater3 #a4 ,starting at the left side of the neck1 holding outside of the sweater toward you1 put #a single crochet in each stitch all around the sweater until you come to the right side of the neck1 except at the corner stitches at the bottom1 in which put #c single crochets4 #b4 ,chain #a to turn1 and work back to the starting point in the same way4 #c4 ,then put one row of slip stitches all around sweater4 ,to ,make the ,buttons3 ,make #e buttons of orange floss just as you made the buttons on the doll's pink sweater 7see page #bje74 ,thread a long-eyed needle with black floss and decorate the buttons with cross stitches around the edges4 ,to ,make the ,collar3 #a4 ,with black floss1 chain #ca4 ,use #a chain stitch to turn4 #b4 ,make #cj single crochets4 ,make #a chain4 #c4 ,make #f rows of #cj single crochets1 taking both threads4 #d4 ,make #af rows of #ae single crochets4 #e4 ,make #f rows of #cj single crochets4 7,add chain stitches as for lengthening in ,no4 #i above47 #f4 ,with two strands of the black floss put #a row of single crochet across the bottom edge of the back of the collar4 #g4 ,with single black floss put #a row of slip stitches all around the collar4 ,illustration ,to ,make the ,sleeve3 #a4 ,chain #i4 #b4 ,make #h single crochets4 ,chain #a4 #c4 ,second row3 ,put #b single crochets in the first stitch4 ,make #a single crochet in each stitch to the end of the row4 ,chain #c to turn4 #d4 ,third row3 ,make #a single crochet in each of the #b chains1 and make single crochet to the end4 #e4 ,fourth row3 ,put #b single crochets in the first stitch2 single crochet to the end of row4 ,chain #e4 ,turn4 #f4 ,fifth row3 ,put #d single crochets in the chain1 and single crochet to end of the row4 #a chain4 #g4 ,sixth row3 ,put #b single crochets in the first stitch2 single crochet to end of row4 #a chain4 #h4 ,seventh row3 ,make #ag single crochets1 #a chain4 #i4 ,eighth row3 ,put #b single crochets in the first stitch2 single crochet to end4 ,make #a chain4 #aj4 ,make #f more rows of #ah stitches4 #aa4 ,on the fifteenth row1 skip the stitch next to the last4 ,make #a chain4 #ab4 ,sixteenth row3 ,make #ag single crochets and #a chain4 #ac4 ,seventeenth row is the same as the fifteenth row4 #ad4 ,eighteenth row is #af single crochets and #a chain4 #ae4 ,nineteenth row3 ,put a slip stitch in each of the first #d stitches2 single crochet to the end of the row1 skipping the next to the last stitch4 ,chain #a4 #af4 ,twentieth row3 ,make #aa single crochets and #a chain4 #ag4 ,twenty-first row3 ,make slip stitch in the first #b stitches2 single crochet to the end of row1 skipping next to the last stitch4 ,chain #a4 #ah4 ,twenty-second row3 ,make #h single crochets4 ,sew up the sleeve4 ,with orange floss1 put #b rows of single crochet around the hand1 taking both threads of stitches4 ,add #b rows of black single crochet and #a row of black slip stitches4 ,to ,make the ,belt3 #a4 ,chain #e4 #b4 ,make #d single crochets4 ,chain #a to turn4 #c4 ,taking both threads1 make #d single crochets and #a chain to turn until the belt is the length desired4 7,about #bh rows47 ,sew the sleeves in the armholes as in making ,teddy ,bear ,sweater 7see page #acc74 ,sew buttons in place and make loops as in making ,teddy ,bear ,sweater4 ,sew belt at waist line under arm1 sewing a button on each end4 ,sew the collar to the neck of the sweater4 ,,doll',s ,,crocheted ,,flower ,,basket,o 7,see picture opposite page #bcj7 ,material3 ,white or tan crochet cotton ,no4 #aj4 ,steel crochet hook ,no4 #g4 ,directions3 ,to ,make ,bottom of ,basket3 #a4 ,chain #e2 that is1 make #e chain stitches4 ,join into a ring with a slip stitch4 #b4 ,chain #e4 #c4 ,make #ae treble crochets in the ring with #a chain stitch between each treble crochet4 ,join the last treble crochet into the fourth chain stitch 7see ,no4 #b7 with slip stitch4 #d4 ,second row3 ,chain #d4 ,make #a double crochet in the space between the first #b treble crochets4 ,chain #b4 ,make #a double crochet in next space4 ,make #b chain stitches4 ,continue in this way around the row4 ,join 7with slip stitches7 the last of the #b chain stitches into the third chain of the #d chain stitches4 #e4 ,third row3 ,chain #c4 ,put #b double crochets in the first space between first #b double crochets in previous row4 ,make #b chains4 ,put #b double crochets in the next space4 ,make #b chains4 ,continue around the row1 and join the last chain with the top of the #c chains4 ,to make the ,scallops3 #f4 ,make #a single crochet1 #c double crochets1 #a single crochet in each space between double crochets in the row below4 ,to ,make the ,sides of the ,basket3 #a4 ,turn the under or wrong side of the bottom of the basket toward you4 ,bend down the scallops under the thumb4 #b4 ,chain #c4 #c4 ,put hook through the top of the first double crochet made in the second row4 7,see ,no4 #d1 page #bdf47 ,fasten chain which is on needle with a slip stitch4 7,see picture47 ,illustration ,illustration #d4 ,chain #c4 ,put #b crochets in each space between the double crochet in the second row4 ,join last and first stitch with slip stitch4 #e4 ,chain #c4 ,put #b double crochets in the space between the first two clusters of double crochet in the row below4 ,chain #a4 ,continue to end of row4 ,join with slip stitch4 #f4 ,make #c more rows in the same way4 #g4 ,the next row is made in the same way1 except that #b chains are put between the clusters of stitches4 #h4 ,finish the top of sides with scallops like the ones on the bottom of the basket4 7,see ,no4 #f47 ,to ,make the ,handles3 #a4 ,chain #c4 #b4 ,put #d double crochets at the top of the first two scallops4 7,see picture47 #c4 ,chain #c4 ,turn4 ,make #a double crochet in each of the #d double crochets4 #d4 ,repeat ,no4 #c until handle is about #ab rows long1 or as long as desired4 #e4 ,fasten end to opposite side of basket with slip stitch4 #f4 ,run ribbon through the spaces in the sixth row of sides1 and tie in a bow4 ,,girl',s ,,crocheted ,,hand ,,bag 7,crazy ,stitch7 7,see picture opposite page #ajd7 ,material3 ,heavy mercerized ,old ,blue crochet cotton1 about ,no4 #e4 ,steel crochet hook1 ,no4 #c4 ,directions3 ,this bag is made with ,,crazy ,,stitch #a4 ,chain #bh stitches2 that is1 make #bh chain stitches4 #b4 ,in the fourth stitch from needle1 put #c double crochets4 #c4 ,skip #c chains and put #a single crochet1 #b chains1 #c double crochets1 in the fourth chain stitch4 #d4 ,skip #c chains and repeat the cluster to the end of the chain1 fastening the last cluster in the end stitch of the #ce chain stitches with a single crochet4 ,illustration #e4 ,second row3 ,chain #c1 and turn the work4 ,make #c double crochets in the single crochet that fastened the last cluster to the end of the chain4 7,see picture47 #f4 ,make #a single crochet1 #b chains1 #c double crochets between the third double crochet and the #b chains of the row below4 7,see picture47 #g4 ,continue in this way1 making clusters until there are #i rows4 ,break off and fasten thread4 ,this makes one side4 #h4 ,to make other side4 ,fasten the cotton in the last chain stitch of the chain first made4 7,see ,no4 #a47 #i4 ,make #i rows of clusters4 #aj4 ,fold1 and crochet sides together with single crochets4 #aa4 ,make #a row of clusters all around the top of the bag4 #ab4 ,make #a single crochet in the chain stitches in the first cluster of the row of clusters just finished4 #ac4 ,make #c double crochets in the single crochets between the clusters4 #ad4 ,put #a single crochet in the chain of the next cluster4 #ae4 ,repeat ,nos4 #ab1 #ac1 #ad around top4 ,to ,make ,runner ,spaces3 #a4 ,chain #c4 #b4 ,put #a double crochet in the first double crochet of the first scallop4 ,chain #a4 #c4 ,put #a double crochet in the third double crochet of scallop4 ,continue ,no4 #b and #c around top4 ,join with slip stitches4 ,to ,make ,top ,scallops3 #a4 ,make #a single crochet in the first runner space4 #b4 ,make #b double crochets in the next space4 #c4 ,make #a double crochet in the double crochet between the spaces4 #d4 ,make #b double crochets in the next space4 #e4 ,make #a single crochet in the next space4 ,this makes #a scallop4 #f4 ,make scallops in this way all around the top4 #g4 ,make #a single crochet in the top of the first double crochet of first scallop4 #h4 ,chain #c4 #i4 ,draw a loop through each of the first and second stitches of scallops1 and take the #c loops off the needle as one stitch4 #aj4 ,repeat ,nos4 #h and #i around the top4 ,to ,make the ,runner3 ,cut #c strands of the cotton about #a yards long4 ,lay side by side and twist as in making trimming for ,doll's ,crocheted ,hat1 page #bji4 ,make #b runners in this way1 and tie a knot in one end of each4 ,run them through runner spaces from opposite sides of bag and tie them in hard knots at the ends4 ,cut ends even to look like tassels4 ,,baby',s ,,crocheted ,,bootees ,materials3 ,white four-fold ,saxony wool4 ,pink four-fold ,saxony wool4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #c4 ,four small flat pearl buttons4 ,directions3 7,the work is commenced at 8,b407 #a4 ,with white wool chain #cd2 that is1 make #cd chain stitches4 #b4 ,skip the first chain stitch1 and make #a single crochet in each of the next #af chain stitches4 #c4 ,put #c single crochets in the seventeenth stitch1 and #a single crochet in each of the next #af chain stitches4 ,make #a chain to turn4 #d4 ,second row3 ,taking the back thread of the stitch1 make #a single crochet in each stitch1 except the eighteenth stitch4 ,in the eighteenth stitch put #c single crochets4 ,the #b rows now made from a rib4 ,make #a pink rib1 putting #c single crochets in the middle stitch at the toe4 ,make #a white rib and #a more pink rib in the same way4 ,do not break off the yarn4 ,just let it hang in back of the work1 and crochet back edges 7from ,a to ,b7 together with the pink yarn1 using slip stitches4 ,break off and fasten wool4 ,to ,make ,sole3 #a4 ,fasten white yarn at the joining place at the bottom1 holding right side 7outside7 of bootee toward you4 #b4 ,make #c chain stitches4 ,taking back thread only1 make #a double crochet in each stitch all around edge of sock4 ,join last stitch to the #c chains with slip stitches4 #c4 ,second row3 ,chain #c4 ,make #a double crochet in each double crochet of row just made4 ,join end in same way4 ,illustration #d4 ,fold sock from toe to heel with right sides in1 and join the opening in the sole with slip stitch1 catching back threads only of opposite stitches4 ,break off wool and fasten end4 ,turn sock right side out4 #e4 ,to make finishing edge of sole--hold narrow part of sock toward you1 toe pointing toward your left hand4 ,fasten pink yarn at joining place in back1 and make #a row of single crochet all around sole edge of sock 7along the place where the double crochets were first made71 taking front thread of stitches of last rib made in vamp1 or upper1 of sock4 ,to ,make ,top of ,bootee4 #a4 ,fasten pink yarn in second stitch from middle of the front4 7,in making sock for the right foot1 point the toe toward your right hand with the sole toward you4 ,point toe toward left hand in making sock for left foot47 #b4 ,make #a row of single crochet all around the ledge4 ,break off yarn and fasten end4 #c4 ,fasten white yarn in top of first single crochet4 ,the top of the sock is made with ,,star ,,stitch ,practice making this stitch with four-fold ,germantown wool4 ,make #ad chain stitches4 ,skip #a chain stitch4 ,make #ac single crochets in the chain4 #a4 ,make #c chain stitches4 ,turn the work4 ,draw a loop up in each of first two chain stitches of the three chain stitches just made4 ,draw a loop up in each of the first two single crochets on the edge taking both threads4 ,there will be #e loops on the needle4 ,wrap the yarn around the needle1 and pull a loop through all the loops on the needle4 ,make #a chain stitch4 ,this last chain stitch draws all the loops into a little 8eye40 #b4 ,for the second star stitch1 pull a loop through the 8eye0 of the first star stitch4 ,pull a loop through the back thread of the last loop of the first star stitch4 7,see 8,a0 in picture below47 ,pull a loop through each of the next #b single crochets on edge4 ,this will make #e loops on the needle4 ,wrap and pull yarn through all the loops on the needle at one time4 ,make #a chain stitch to form the 8eye40 #c4 ,repeat direction ,no4 #b all around sock4 ,break off and fasten yarn4 #d4 ,second row of star stitches4 ,to make the first star stitch on this row--fasten white yarn into top of first star stitch and make #c chains4 ,draw a loop through each of #b chain stitches4 ,draw a loop through the 8eye0 of the star stitch below 7the first one made74 ,draw a loop through the next stitch at the top of the first star stitch1 taking up the #b threads4 ,this makes #e loops on the needle4 ,wrap and draw a loop through all #e loops4 ,make #a chain4 #e4 ,in making the next stitch1 draw up a loop in the 8eye0 of the star stitch just made4 7,see ,a in picture47 ,draw up a loop in back thread of the last loop of the star stitch just made4 7,see ,b47 ,pull a loop through the 8eye0 of the next star stitch in the row below4 7,see ,c47 ,pull a loop through under the next two threads on the edge of the row below4 7,see ,d47 ,pull a loop through the #e loops on the needle4 ,make #a chain stitch4 ,repeat this direction around the sock4 #f4 ,make another row of white star stitches4 #g4 ,make another row of pink star stitches4 ,illustration ,to ,make the ,scallops3 #a4 ,holding the sole of the sock toward you1 fasten the pink yarn at the opening point 7near the lower button in the picture74 #b4 ,make a row of single crochet along opening edge to the top4 #c4 ,in the corner stitch at the top1 make #a single crochet and #b chain stitches and #c double crochets4 #d4 ,make scallop by direction ,no4 #c in the 8eye0 of each star stitch around the top4 #e4 ,make a row of single crochet along the other edge of the opening4 ,break off and fasten yarn4 ,for ,buttonhole ,loops3 ,fasten pink wool at top edge of the opening1 and working toward the sole1 make #b slip stitches4 ,make #b chain stitches4 ,skip #b stitches on the edge and make #b slip stitches4 ,make another loop in the same way and finish edge of opening with slip stitches4 ,break off and fasten yarn4 ,fasten all ends securely4 ,sew two buttons opposite the loops4 ,,baby',s ,,crocheted ,,ball 7,see picture opposite page #bcj47 ,material3 ,white four-fold ,germantown zephyr1 ,pink ,germantown zephyr4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #h4 ,directions3 #a4 ,with pink yarn1 chain #e2 that is1 make #e chain stitches4 #b4 ,join into a ring with slip stitches4 #c4 ,put #a single crochet in the ring4 ,to ,make ,curly ,stitch3 #d4 ,with the stitch now on the needle1 put the hook through the ring1 draw the yarn through the ring1 and make #d chain stitches4 ,then the stitches on the needle will look like the picture at top of page #bec4 #e4 ,do not wrap1 but draw the last chain stitch through the stitch on the needle4 #f4 ,make #a single crochet in the ring4 #g4 ,repeat ,nos4 #d and #e1 being sure to have the loop of chain stitches on the right side of work4 #h4 ,make #e of the loops of chain stitches in the ring 7in all74 #i4 ,second row3 ,put #a single crochet in the top of the first single crochet in the ring and a curly stitch in the next stitch4,p ,illustration #aj4 ,to widen4--,put the single crochet and the curly stitch in the same stitch4 ,this is done in about every third stitch until the ball is as wide as you wish to make it4 #aa4 ,make #e rows of pink4 #c rows of white4 #b rows of pink4 ,this will finish half of the ball4 #ab4 ,make another half1 and sew the two halves together1 leaving about #b inches open for filling4 #ac4 ,fill with raw cotton4 ,bury in the cotton several little brass bells4 ,or fill with odds and ends of left-over yarn4 #ad4 ,finish sewing together4 ,illustration3 ,,curly ,,stitch ,,lady',s ,,crocheted ,,necklace 7,see picture opposite page #bjj7 ,material3 ,mercerized cotton1 or silk--any color desired1 #f glass beads with large threading holes4 ,steel crochet hook ,no4 #g4 ,directions3 ,make two balls first in this way3 ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,button ,,balls #a4 ,make #d chain stitches4 ,join first and last stitches in a ring with a slip stitch4 #b4 ,make #b single crochets in each chain stitch4 ,there will be #h stitches4 ,do not join them4 ,work round and round4 #c4 ,make #b single crochets in each stitch of first row 7#af stitches74 #d4 ,make #f rows of #af stitches each1 or #if single crochets1 working round and round4 #e4 ,stuff this form just made with soft cotton1 filling it until it is firm but not hard4 ,then draw in the top of the ball by making single crochets in every other stitch until the opening is closed4 ,cut off the thread about #e inches from the ball1 and draw it through the last stitch4 ,leave the end hanging4 ,illustration ,to ,make the ,chain3 #a4 ,thread the #f beads on the cotton and push them back near the spool4 #b4 ,commencing about #e inches from the end of the cotton1 make #b loose chain stitches4 ,pull out the loop of the second chain stitch until it is nearly inch long4 ,to ,make ,bead ,stitch3 #c4 ,now throw the thread over the crochet needle2 that is1 8wrap10 7holding the chain stitch between the thumb and second finger of the left hand7 and put the hook into the first chain stitch under #b threads4 ,throw the thread over the needle and pull a long loop through the chain stitches1 making it the length of the first drawn through4 ,throw the thread over the crochet needle1 or 8wrap10 and draw another loop up on the hook in the same way4 ,continue to wrap and draw up loops in this way until there are #g loose loops on the crochet needle4 7,see picture47 ,wrap once again1 and draw a loose loop through all #g loops already on the needle4 ,illustration ,wrap and draw a loop through the stitch then on the needle4 ,draw this stitch through until it is the length of the loops in the first cluster4 ,holding the first cluster between the thumb and second finger of the left hand1 wrap1 and put hook through the loop just below the loop on the needle 7at the right71 and back of the single thread at the left4 7,see picture above47 ,draw up a loop4 ,wrap2 draw up a loop and continue to draw up loops until there are #g loops on the needle4 ,wrap1 and draw a loose loop through the seven loops4 ,make #a loose chain stitch4 ,make another cluster of stitches to form another bead4 ,after the third cluster is made1 make #c chain stitches1 and slip #a bead down the thread until it meets the chain4 ,put the hook through the hole in the bead1 and catch the last chain stitch4 ,pull the bead down over the chain stitches4 ,draw up the last loop of the chain about inch1 and make a cluster of stitches as in beginning the work4 ,make #b more clusters2 add another bead4 ,make #b more clusters1 and add one more bead4 ,continue to make clusters until the chain is nearly as long as desired4 ,then add the beads as explained above and make #c more clusters4 ,cut off thread about #e inches from the end of the work1 and make one chain stitch to fasten end1 drawing it all the way through4 ,to ,fasten ,balls on ,ends of the ,chain3 ,thread the end of cotton left on the chain into a long-eyed needle and sew with several stitches to the top of the ball1 running the end well down into the ball to fasten it securely before cutting it off4 ,,lady',s ,,crocheted ,,purse 7,see picture opposite page #ajd7 ,material3 ,fine mercerized blue1 or lavender1 or pink1 or ecru1 or gray1 crochet cotton4 ,steel crochet needle ,no4 #i4 ,one bone ring1 about #a inch across4 ,directions3 #a4 ,chain #h2 that is1 make #h chain stitches4 ,join in ring with slip stitch4 #b4 ,first row3 ,chain #c4 ,put #b double crochets in each stitch of chains4 ,join with slip stitch4 #c4 ,second row3 ,like the first row4 #d4 ,third row3 ,chain #c4 ,make #a double crochet in the first stitch of row below4 ,make #b double crochets in the next2 #a double crochet in the next2 #b double crochets in the next2 and so on to the end of row4 ,join4 #e4 ,fourth row3 ,chain #c4 ,make #a double crochet in each of the first #b stitches2 #b double crochets in the third stitch2 and so on to the end of the row4 #f4 ,fifth and sixth rows3 ,chain #c4 ,put #a double crochet in each stitch with #a chain between4 ,this makes one side4 #g4 ,make another side like the one just finished4 #h4 ,join sides with picot edging4 ,illustration3 ,,front1 ,,showing ,,flaps ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,picot ,,edging ,use a piece of rather heavy cord to practice making picot 7pk7 edge4 #a4 ,make a chain of #ae stitches4 #b4 ,turn and make #ad single crochets4 ,make #a chain stitch4 #c4 ,turn1 and putting hook under two threads1 make #b single crochets4 #d4 ,make #c chain stitches4 #e4 ,now1 pointing the hook toward the left thumb1 put it through the top loop of the single crochet last made 7where the chain was started71 and then put it through the lower front loop of the single crochet last made4 7,see picture1 page #bef47 #f4 ,wrap and draw thread 7a slip stitch7 through all three loops and on needle4 ,this forms a picot4 #g4 ,make #b single crochets1 and make another picot4 ,continue in this way across the row4 ,now you are ready to join the sides of the purse together4 #h4 ,hold both sides together with the joinings touching4 ,put the crochet hook through the space between the first #b stitches on each side4 ,make #a single crochet4 ,chain #c and fasten last chain stitch to single crochet just made with slip stitch as in ,nos4 #e and #f4 ,this makes a picot4 #i4 ,continue to make picot edge1 leaving #ae double crochets without the picot edge--to form an opening4 ,to ,make the ,flap3 7,see picture on page #bee7 #a4 ,chain #c4 #b4 ,put #b double crochet in each space4 #c4 ,chain #c to turn4 ,skip #c double crochets and put #a double crochet in each of the #bd stitches4 ,skip #b double crochets and put #a double crochet in the end double crochet4 ,illustration3 ,,picot ,,edging #d4 ,chain #c to turn4 ,skip #c double crochet4 ,make #a double crochet in each of #ah double crochets in lower row4 ,skip #b double crochets and put #a double crochet in the end double crochet4 #e4 ,chain #c4 ,skip #c double crochets4 ,make #ab double crochets4 ,skip #b double crochets4 ,make #a double crochet on end4 #f4 ,chain #c4 ,skip #c double crochets4 ,make #g double crochets4 ,skip #b double crochets4 ,make #a double crochet on end4 #g4 ,chain #c4 ,skip #b double crochets4 ,make #c double crochets4 ,skip #b double crochets4 ,make #a double crochet on end4 ,break off and fasten cotton4 #h4 ,put picot edge around the flap in the same way as you did around the purse4 ,fasten thread4 ,fold flap over into place4 ,to ,make the ,strings3 #a4 ,holding the back of the purse toward you1 fasten the cotton into the fifth space from the joining point of the sides4 #b4 ,chain #be4 ,catch the twenty-fifth chain stitch into the bone ring with a single crochet4 #c4 ,chain #be4 ,skip #b spaces on the top of the purse1 and fasten the twenty-fifth chain into the third opening with a single crochet4 #d4 ,make #i strings of chain stitches1 fastening them at the ends as explained4 #e4 ,cover the ring with single crochet4 #f4 ,make #be chain stitches1 and fasten last chain stitch in the place where the strings were started4 ,fasten thread4 #g4 ,sew snap fasteners on purse and flap4 ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,muff 7,see picture opposite page #bjj7 ,material3 ,white ,angora wool1 or ,teazle yarn4 ,if ,teazle yarn is used1 before sewing the garments up1 brush with a clean stiff brush to make them furry4 ,bone knitting needles ,no4 #b4 ,illustration3 ,,back ,,of ,,purse ,directions3 #a4 ,cast on #ae stitches4 #b4 ,knit #bj ribs 7a row across and back makes a rib74 #c4 ,bind off4 #d4 ,sew beginning row and last row of stitches together1 and line muff with satin4 #e4 ,make a long chain of the yarn to use to hang muff on doll's neck4 ,trim lower edge with fringe4 ,cut #c-;inch strands of yarn for making fringe4 ,draw #b strands through at a time4 ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,boa ,,or ,,stole 7,see picture opposite page #bjj7 ,material and ,needles3 ,the same as for ,doll's ,muff4 ,directions3 #a4 ,cast on #h stitches4 ,knit plain4 #b4 ,increase #a stitch on each rib at one end only until there are #ad stitches4 #c4 ,make #db ribs on the #ad stitches2 then ,illustration3 ,,muff ,,and ,,boa #d4 ,narrow on one edge by knitting off #b stitches together as one1 on each rib until there are #h stitches4 #e4 ,bind off4 #f4 ,trim with fringe same as fringe on muff4 #g4 ,make a #b-;inch chain of gold color mercerized cotton and sew it to each side of the neck of the stole4 #h4 ,make #b fancy rings like those made on doll's sleeveless sweater 7see page #ahi71 and sew one over each place where the gold chain was fastened4 ,,to ,,make ,,the ,,trimming ,,band ,,on ,,hat 7,see picture opposite page #bjj7 ,crochet a chain a little longer than needed to meet around the band4 ,put #a treble crochet into each chain stitch4 7,see page #bbh47 ,in sewing trimming band on hat1 let the treble crochet puff out1 and bring the edges of the band close together4 ,the pompon is made in the same way as the pompons on the ,doll's ,crochet ,toque or ,cap4 ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,breakfast ,,shawl 7,see picture on page #hg7 ,material3 ,white wool floss and pink mercerized cotton4 ,bone knitting needles ,no4 #e4 ,directions3 #a4 ,with white floss cast on #cj stitches4 #b4 ,knit plain for #ej ribs4 7,a rib is a row across and back47 #c4 ,bind off4 #d4 ,lay #a strand of floss side by side with #a strand of pink cotton1 and pick up each stitch along edge for collar4 ,illustration #e4 ,knit plain1 narrowing at each end 7by knitting first #b1 and last #b stitches together as one7 until there are #i ribs4 #f4 ,bind off4 #g4 ,put #a row of single crochet around edge of collar4 #h4 ,make tassels of the white and pink4 #i4 ,sew a tassel on each corner of the cape4 ,,doll',s ,,knitted ,,sleeveless ,,silk ,,sweater 7,see picture opposite page #bcj7 ,material3 ,mercerized rose pink cotton ,no4 #c1 with turquoise blue cotton ,no4 #c for trimming2 or crochet silk ,no4 #c4 ,bone crochet hook ,no4 #c4 ,bone knitting needles ,no4 #c4 ,directions3 ,to ,make the ,back3 #a4 ,with pink material cast on #cf stitches4 #b4 ,knit #b1 purl #b1 for #bj rows1 slipping off first stitch on each row4 #c4 ,knit plain for #aa ribs4 7,a row across and back makes a rib47 #d4 ,knit #b stitches off as one at each end1 every other row1 until there are only #bh stitches on the needle4 #e4 ,knit plain until you have #bj ribs4 #f4 ,bind off4 ,to ,make the ,front3 #a4 ,cast on #cf stitches and follow directions for making the back until the #aa ribs of plain knitting are finished4 #b4 ,on the twelfth rib1 narrow at each end by knitting first #b and last #b stitches together1 making #cd stitches on the needle4 #c4 ,slip #ag stitches on to a safety pin1 keeping the remaining stitches on the needle4 #d4 ,narrow by knitting #b stitches together at each end every other row until there are #aa stitches2 then narrow only on the neck edge1 every other row until there are #h stitches4 ,illustration3 ,,doll',s ,,silk ,,sweater #e4 ,knit ribs of #h stitches until there are #bc ribs from the waist line to the shoulder1 and bind off4 #f4 ,take the stitches off the safety pin on to the needle2 and make other side like the first4 ,sew fronts and back of the sweater together under arms and on the shoulder lines4 ,with the blue cotton1 put #b rows of single crochet around the armholes and neck taking up each stitch4 ,,how ,,to ,,cast ,,on ,,stitches ,,with ,,knitting ,,needles #a4 ,make a slip knot on one knitting needle near the end of the yarn4 #b4 ,knit #a stitch4 7,see page #afb1 ,to ,knit a ,stitch47 ,do not take the stitch off the left-hand needle1 but stretch the new stitch 7which is on the right-hand needle7 and slip it over the point of the left-hand needle4 7,see picture on page #bfa47 ,hold the stitch on the left needle with the thumb of the left hand4 ,continue to make new stitches and slip them on the left needle until there are the number of stitches required4,q ,illustration3 ,,to ,,cast ,,on ,,stitches ,,with ,,knitting ,,needles 7,see page #bfj7 ,illustration3 #b and #c4 ,,the ,,continental ,,method ,,of ,,knitting 7,see page #bfb7 ,,the ,,continental ,,method ,,of ,,knitting ,this method is a little more rapid than the ,colonial or ,english method1 but is not so much used4 ,notice the position of the hands in the picture4 ,to knit plain the straight thread on the second finger of the left hand is lifted with the point of the right needle4 ,cut #b4 ,a loop is drawn through2 and the top loop on the left needle is drawn off the point of the left needle4 ,cut #c4 ,finish this row4 ,to purl1 hold hand in same position as above4 ,slip the first stitch off the left needle4 ,put the point of the right needle under the thread which is fast to the ball1 and lift it toward you over the left needle1 holding the thread on the right needle with the right thumb4 ,keeping the thread on top of the right needle put the point through the top of the first loop on the left needle1 pointing the right needle toward the middle of the palm of the left hand4 ,lift the point of the right needle toward you and over the thread4 ,push the point of the right needle backward through the loop on the left needle 7which the right needle is already through7 carrying the thread through the loop4 ,slip the top loop off the point of the left needle4 ,,to ,,cast ,,off ,,stitches 7,another method of binding off work7 #a4 ,slip the first stitch4 #b4 ,pointing the left needle toward the first finger of the right hand1 insert it in the slipped stitch under the right needle4 ,the two needles will now be crossed in the loop4 #c4 ,with the thumb and first finger of the left hand push this loop over and back of the next stitch on the left needle1 and knit the next stitch1 bringing the two loops off the left needle4 ,repeat to end4 ,in using the ,continental ,method1 the thread is thrown as in purling4 ,,chapter ,,xxxviii ,,two ,,more ,,sweaters ,,child',s ,,knitted ,,sweater,r ,size #f to #h years #g balls colored ,shetland floss1 #a ball white4 #a pair knitting needles ,no4 #g4 ,body4 ,with colored floss cast on #gb stitches 7#af inches71 knit #f ribs 7#ab rows71 drop floss temporarily2 with white knit #a rib and fasten off2 pick up colored floss and knit #e ribs2 join white and knit #a rib1 fasten off2 with colored floss knit #ej ribs4 ,work should now measure about #af inches from beginning4 ,cast on #ej stitches at each side for sleeves and knit #bb ribs4 ,on next row knit #gg stitches and slip on to a spare needle1 bind off #ah stitches for neck1 knit remaining #gg stitches and knit back4 ,increase one stitch at neck every other rib #ab times1 bind off the #ej sleeve stitches and on the remaining #ci stitches knit #ae ribs even1 ending the last row at front opening2 slip these stitches on to the spare needle and knit the other front to correspond1 ending the last row at underarm4 ,knit stitches from both fronts 7#gh7 on to one needle and knit even for #ce rows1 then work border as on back2 bind off loosely on wrong side4 ,cuff4 ,working with colored floss from wrong side pick up #ce stitches around wrist and knit #d ribs1 with white knit #a rib1 with colored floss knit #e ribs1 with white #a rib1 with colored floss #b ribs2 bind off loosely on wrong side4 ,sew up sleeves and underarm seams1 turn back cuff4 ,collar4 ,with colored floss cast on #ef stitches and knit #b ribs1 with white knit #a rib1 with colored floss knit #e ribs1 with white knit #a rib1 with colored floss knit #bb ribs4 ,next row knit #ah stitches and slip on to a spare needle1 bind off #bj stitches for neck2 on remaining #ah stitches knit left side of collar1 increase one stitch at neck every other rib #aa times1 working border as in back after #acth rib from neck2 bind off on wrong side and knit other side of collar to correspond4 ,sash4 ,with colored floss cast on #ae stitches and knit #f ribs1 with white knit #a rib1 with colored floss knit #e ribs1 with white knit #a rib1 with colored floss knit #cd inches and then work border as at other end4 ,cut white floss in strands #d inches long2 knot #b strands in each stitch and tie all together one inch from end of sash1 to form a tassel4 ,attach sash to underarm seams with pearl buttons4 ,lace front with a ribbon tie4 ,,lady',s ,,knitted ,,sweater,s #bg balls colored ,germantown1 #a ball white4 #a pair knitting needles ,no4 #e4 ,this sweater is knitted crosswise in plain stitch4 7,garter stitch47 ,the stars mean to repeat the directions between them4 ,back4 ,cast on #abj stitches 7#bd inches71 99knit #e ribs even2 in #fth rib decrease #a stitch at each side2 repeat from 99#d times1 then decrease every #ajth rib each side #f times2 knit #aj ribs even1 or until piece measures #bj inches at side4 ,bind off #f stitches at each side for armholes1 then decrease one stitch every other rib #f times--#ab stitches1 in all1 decreased for each armhole4 ,the #gd stitches now left on needle should not measure more than #ae inches2 knit #ah ribs even4 99,in next row leave #e stitches at end of needle1 turn and knit to within #e stitches at other end1 turn1 thus working back and forth1 each time leaving #e stitches more than before at end of needle on both sides until only #cd stitches are worked over1 then knit #b ribs over the entire #gd stitches on needle and bind off4 ,illustration3 ,courtesy of 8,bear ,brand ,yarn ,manufacturers0 ,front4 ,cast on #hj stitches and knit #aj ribs even2 keep front edge straight and decrease at other side one stitch every #fth rib #f times1 then decrease at same side every #ajth rib #f times4 ,work even until front is as long as back at underarm seam 7#fh stitches on row1 which should measure #ac inches74 ,bind off #aj stitches at sloped side for armhole1 then decrease at same side one stitch every rib in each of the following #aj ribs4 ,from now on keep edge straight at armhole and decrease one stitch at neck in each of the following #bj ribs4 99,in next rib bind off #f stitches at armhole for shoulder and decrease one stitch at neck as before2 repeat from #c times and fasten off4 ,mark out on the finished front the places for buttons 7on #b;d1 #bjth and #chth rib from neck7 and on second front make buttonholes in corresponding places1 as follows3 beginning from front edge knit #e stitches1 bind off #d stitches1 knit to end of row2 on next row cast on #d stitches opposite those bound off4 ,sew up shoulder seam over #bd stitches4 ,sleeves4 ,cast on firmly #ah stitches and knit #a row1 then cast on #c stitches at beginning of each needle until there are #gh stitches in row 7#cj stitches added at each side74 ,knit #h ribs even1 then decrease one stitch at each side every #eth rib #ad times4 ,there will then be #ej stitches on row1 which should measure #aj inches across4 ,knit even until sleeve measures #af inches at underarm seam4 ,now increase one stitch in center of row every #c;d rib #c times2 knit #b ribs even and bind off on wrong side4 ,sew up underarm seams and place buttons as shown in illustration4 ,pockets4 ,cast on #cj stitches and knit even for #bj ribs2 in following row knit #aj stitches1 bind off #aj stitches1 knit to end of row2 next row cast on #aj stitches opposite those bound off2 knit #d ribs even and then bind off the #aj center stitches for second opening2 next row cast on #aj stitches at center as before2 knit #ab ribs even4 ,decrease by knitting #b;d and #c;d stitches together in beginning of every row 7thus narrowing at both sides7 until there are #aj stitches left2 knit #h ribs even1 then decrease again at each side until only #a stitch is left2 fasten off4 ,using white yarn and a crochet hook1 make a slip stitch in each stitch on edge of strap1 as shown in illustration4 ,slip the tab through the strap opening and fasten point down with a button4 ,illustration3 ,courtesy of 8,bear ,brand ,yarn ,manufacturers0 ,collar4 ,with colored ,germantown cast on #ff stitches and knit #b ribs2 in next row knit #f stitches1 turn and knit back to edge 7outer edge of collar71 turn1 knit #ab stitches1 turn and work back to edge2 continue in this way1 each time knitting #f more stitches off needle at one side and at other side always knitting back to edge1 until all the #ff stitches are again worked in a row4 ,knit straight for #fe ribs1 or until collar measures #ac inches at inner edge2 knit to within #f stitches of end of row at inner edge1 turn and knit back to outer edge1 turn1 knit to within #ab stitches of inner edge1 turn and work back to outer edge2 continue in this way until only #f stitches are knitted from outer edge1 work back and then knit #b ribs on the entire #ff stitches4 ,join white1 knit #aj ribs even and bind off on wrong side4 ,pick up the #ff stitches cast on at beginning of collar and make second border like first1 having both borders bound off on same side4 ,belt4 ,with colored ,germantown cast on #bb stitches and knit straight for #ca inches2 on next rib make #b buttonholes of #d stitches each1 #c stitches from each end2 knit #d ribs even and bind off on wrong side4 ,,chapter ,,xxxix ,,red ,,cross ,,knitting,t ,,equipment ,this circular is prepared primarily for the use of hand knitters4 ,knitting machines may be used if desired1 provided the articles can be as well made and made of the same yarn4 ,the color of the yarn has been carefully considered with the authorities of the ,war ,department and with the ,american ,red ,cross ,commissioner for ,europe1 in ,paris4 ,it has been learned from both of these sources that articles made in either gray or khaki yarn will be acceptable4 ,owing to the difficulty of securing khaki-colored yarn in large quantities the ,american ,red ,cross ,supply ,bureau will carry the gray yarn 7,oxford mixture1 #d-ply #aj's construction74 ,yarn and knitting needles may be procured either from ,red ,cross ,chapters or from stores1 provided the yarn is of the same grade and needles of the same size as those described in this circular4 ,the needles referred to in these directions are standardized ,red ,cross needles which can be purchased from ,red ,cross ,chapters4 ,their diameter is given opposite their respective number4 ,red ,cross ,needles ,no4 #a4 circle #abe_/ajjj inches4 ,red ,cross ,needles ,no4 #b4 circle #age_/ajjj inches4 ,red ,cross ,needles ,no4 #c4 circle #bjj_/ajjj inches4 ,,general ,,directions ,stitches should not be cast on too tightly4 ,knitting should be done evenly and firmly and all holes should be avoided4 ,joining should be done by splicing or by leaving two or three inches at each end of the yarn to be darned in carefully4 ,all knots1 ridges or lumps should be most carefully avoided1 especially in socks1 as they are apt to blister the feet4 ,,muffler ,material3 #b hanks of yarn 7 lb472 #a pair ,red ,cross needles ,no4 #c4 ,cast on #ej stitches or #aa inches4 ,plain knitting for #fh inches4 ,illustration3 ,courtesy ,bear ,brand ,yarn ,manufacturers4 ,,red ,,cross ,,knitting ,,wash-,,cloth ,material3 ,white knitting cotton 7medium weight72 #a pair ,red ,cross needles ,no4 #a4 ,directions3 ,cast on #gj stitches1 knit back and forth plain until cloth is about #aj inches square and bind off4 ,sew a loop of tape to one corner4 ,,sleeveless ,,sweater ,material3 #b hanks of yarn 7 lb472 #a pair ,red ,cross needles ,no4 #c4 ,directions3 ,cast on #hj stitches4 ,knit #b1 purl #b stitches for #d inches4 ,knit plain until sweater measures #be inches4 ,knit #bh stitches1 bind off #bd stitches for neck1 loose4 ,knit #bh stitches4 ,knit #e ridges on each shoulder1 cast on #bd stitches4 ,knit plain for #ba inches4 ,purl #b1 knit #b stitches for #d inches4 ,sew up sides1 leaving #i inches for armholes4 ,two rows single crochet around neck and #a row single crochet around the armholes4 ,,knitted ,,helmet ,no4 #a ,material3 #a hank of yarn 7 lb472 #a pair ,red ,cross needles ,no4 #b4 ,directions3 ,the ,helmet is made in #b parts1 which afterwards are sewed together along the top and sides4 ,front of ,helmet4--,cast on #dh stitches 7#aa inches71 knit plain for #be ribs 7#f inches7 and knit #b1 purl #b for #ce rows4 ,on the next row the opening for the face is made as follows3 ,knit #b1 purl #b1 knit #b1 purl #b1 knit #b1 knit and bind off loosely the next #bh stitches and purl #a1 knit #b1 purl #b1 knit #b1 purl #b4 ,run the stitches before the opening on a spare needle and on the stitches at other side of opening knit #b1 purl #b for #ab rows4 ,the last row will end at the opening and at that point cast on #bh stitches to offset those bound off4 ,begin at the face opening of stitches on spare needle and knit #b1 purl #b for #ab rows4 ,at the end of the twelfth row continue all across to the end of other needle1 when there should be #dh stitches on needle as at first4 ,knit #b1 purl #b for #bd rows4 ,top of ,helmet4--,knit #b1 narrow 7knitting #b stitches together71 knit #ad1 narrow1 knit #ad1 narrow1 knit #ab4 ,purl the entire next row4 ,on the third row knit #b1 narrow1 knit #ac1 narrow1 knit #ac1 narrow1 knit #aa4 ,purl fourth row4 ,on the fifth row knit #b1 narrow1 knit #ab1 narrow1 knit #ab1 narrow1 knit #aj4 ,purl sixth row4 ,continue to narrow in the #c places every plain knitted row with #a stitch less between narrowings until #i stitches are left4 ,back of ,helmet4--,work in same manner as for front but omit the face opening4 ,sew the stitches of upper edges together with joining stitch4 ,sew up the side seams leaving the plain knitting at shoulders open4 ,,knitted ,,helmet ,no4 #b 7,same as ,no4 #a1 but knitted in one piece7 ,material3 #a hank of yarn 7 lb472 #d ,red ,cross needles ,no4 #b4 ,directions3 ,cast on #ef stitches loosely4 ,knit plain for #h inches for front piece1 and leave on extra needle4 ,knit another piece to correspond for back4 ,these pieces must be at least #i inches wide4 ,slip the stitches of both pieces on to #c needles1 arranging for last #b stitches of back piece to be on beginning of first needle1 with #ch stitches of front piece added 7making #dj on first needle74 ,divide rest of stitches on other #b needles2 #cf-cf4 ,beginning with first needle1 knit #b1 purl #b for #f inches4 ,then on first needle knit #b1 purl #b for #ah stitches4 ,bind off #bb stitches for face opening4 7,try to keep same arrangement of stitches on needles for further directions47 ,knit #b1 purl #b forward and back on remaining #ij stitches for #a inches1 always slipping first stitch4 ,cast on #bb stitches loosely to complete face opening1 and knit #b1 purl #b for #b inches 7adjust stitches by slipping #b from end of third needle to first needle1 making #db on first needle74 ,knit #a round plain4 ,knit #b stitches together1 knit #aa1 knit #b stitches together1 knit #a4 ,repeat to end of round4 ,knit #d rows plain4 ,then knit #b stitches together1 knit #i1 knit #b together1 knit #a4 ,repeat to end of round4 ,knit #d rows plain4 ,continue in this way1 narrowing on every fifth round and reducing number of stitches between narrowed stitches by #b 7as #g1 #e1 #c1 etc47 until you have #bh stitches left on needles4 ,divide on #b needles1 having #ad on first needle and #ad on the other1 and finish the same as for the toe of a sock4 ,,wristlets ,no4 #a ,material3 hank of yarn 7 lb472 #a pair ,red ,cross needles ,no4 #b4 ,directions3 ,cast on #dh stitches1 knit #b and purl #b for #ab inches1 and sew up leaving #b inches open space for thumb #b inches from the edge4 ,,wristlets ,no4 #b ,material3 hank of yarn 7 lb472 #d ,red ,cross needles ,no4 #a4 ,directions3 ,cast on #eb stitches on #c needles3 #af-af-bj4 ,knit #b1 purl #b for #h inches4 ,to make opening for thumb1 knit #b1 purl #b to end of third needle1 turn2 knit and purl back to end of first needle1 always slipping first stitch2 turn4 ,continue knitting back and forth for #b inches4 ,from this point continue as at first for #d inches for the hand4 ,bind off loosely and buttonhole thumb opening4 ,,medium ,,sized ,,sock ,quantity of wool required3 about one-quarter pound4 #ef stitches on three ,no4 #a ,red ,cross needles 7#bj on first needle1 #bj on second needle1 #af on third needle74 ,heel3 ,knit #b1 purl #b1 for #c inches4 ,knit plain #h inches4 ,divide stitches3 #bh on first needle 7for heel71 #ad on second needle1 #ad on third needle4 ,first needle 79973 ,knit #a row1 turn4 ,purl #a row1 turn4 ,repeat from 7997 until you have #bg rows4 ,always slip first stitch4 ,to ,turn ,heel3 ,begin to turn heel on wrong side4 ,slip #a1 purl #ae1 purl #b together1 purl #a1 turn4 ,slip #a1 knit #e1 slip #a1 knit #a1 pass slipped stitch over knit stitch1 knit #a1 turn4 ,slip #a1 purl #f1 purl #b together1 purl #a1 turn4 ,slip #a1 knit #g1 slip #a1 knit #a1 pass slipped stitch over knit stitch1 knit #a1 turn4 ,slip #a1 purl #h1 purl #b together1 purl #a1 turn4 ,slip #a1 knit #i1 slip #a1 knit #a1 pass slipped stitch over knit stitch1 knit #a1 turn4 ,continue until there are #af stitches on needle4 ,illustration ,gusset3 ,pick up #ac stitches on side of heel4 7#ast needle47 ,knit stitches of #b;d and #c;d needles onto one needle4 7#b;d needle47 ,pick up #ac stitches on other side of heel1 and take #h stitches from first needle4 7#c;d needle47 #ast needle--7,a7 ,knit to within #c stitches of end1 knit #b together1 knit #a4 #b;d needle--7,b7 ,knit plain4 #c;d needle--7,c7 ,knit #a1 slip #a1 knit #a1 pass slipped stitch over knit stitch1 knit to end4 7,d7 ,knit around plain4 ,repeat ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 until you have #ad stitches on #ast needle1 #bh stitches on #b;d needle1 #ad stitches on #c;d needle4 ,knit plain #e inches4 ,kitchener ,toe3 #ast needle--7,e7 ,knit to within #c stitches of end1 knit #b together1 knit #a4 #b;d needle--7,f7 ,knit #a1 slip #a1 knit #a1 pass slipped stitch over knit stitch1 knit to within #c stitches of end1 knit #b together1 knit #a4 #c;d needle--7,g7 ,knit #a1 slip #a1 knit #a1 pass slipped stitch over knit stitch1 knit to end4 7,h7 ,knit #b rows plain4 ,repeat ,e1 ,f1 ,g1 ,h1 #c times 7making #d times in all74 ,then narrow every other row #e times4 ,knit the #e stitches of your #ast needle onto your #c;d needle4 ,you have now #aj stitches on each of the two needles4 ,break wool 7leaving #ab-;inch length7 and thread it into worsted needle4 ,hold sock so that the worsted needle is at your right and1 always keeping wool under knitting needles1 weave front and back together as follows3 7997 ,pass worsted needle through #ast stitch of front knitting needle as if knitting and slip stitch off the knitting needle4 ,pass through #b;d stitch as if purling and leave stitch on the knitting needle4 ,pass through #ast stitch of back needle as if purling and slip stitch off the knitting needle4 ,pass through #b;d stitch of back needle as if knitting and leave stitch on knitting needle4 ,repeat from 7997 until all stitches are off needles4 ,in order to avoid ridges across end of toe1 fasten wool down the side4 ,laid on a level surface the finished sock should measure3 ,foot--,length1 #aa inches1 but #aj to #ab is acceptable4 ,leg--,length1 #ad inches2 circumference1 #h inches4 ,cuff--,circumference1 unstretched1 #f inches2 stretched to fullest extent1 #ac inches4 ,,bed-,,sock ,material3 #d ,red ,cross needles ,no4 #b1 #a hank yarn 7 lb474 ,directions3 ,cast on #dh stitches on #c needles1 #af on each4 ,knit plain and loosely for #bj inches4 ,decrease every other stitch by knitting #b together with #ab stitches and weave together as per directions on sock4 ,,hot ,,water ,,bottle-,,cover ,material3 ,white knitting cotton 7medium weight72 #a pair ,red ,cross needles ,no4 #a4 ,directions3 ,cast on #ef stitches1 knit #b1 purl #b and repeat until the work is #d inches deep4 ,then knit back and forth plain for #i inches more or until entire work measures #ac inches4 ,next decrease #b stitches at beginning and #b stitches at end of each needle until there are sixteen stitches left and bind off4 ,make another piece in same manner and sew together4 ,attach a #bj-;inch piece of tape to seam at one side of ribbing to tie around neck of bottle4 99 99 99 99 99 ,,footnotes3 ,a ,there is unfortunately no standard of measure for crochet hooks and knitting needles4 ,various manufacturers number them differently4 ,this scale is used here for convenience only4 ,b ,to find size of crochet needles1 lay the hooks flat against the circles4 ,to find the size of knitting needles1 lay the needles 7not the points7 against the circles4 ,c ,cut means picture4 ,d ,for small hair pins4 ,e ,see how to attach new yarn1 page #adb4 ,f ,this work is begun in the middle of the bag--see the knot on the right-hand edge in the picture4 ,g ,cotton string may be used in place of woolen yarn4 ,h ,cotton string may be used instead of woolen yarn4 ,i ,other methods of casting on stitches are shown on pages #aej and #bfa4 ,j ,see ,how to ,cast ,on ,stitches with ,knitting ,needle1 pages #bfj and #bfa4 ,k ,the doll's mittens are so small that they are difficult to make4 ,it would be a good experiment to make one mitten with wrapping yarn before attempting to use the saxony wool--just for practice4 ,l ,this sacque is easy for children to make1 and should be made before ,sacque ,no4 #b4 ,m ,this piece is difficult for children to make4 ,n ,this piece is difficult for children to make4 ,o ,this piece makes a pretty bonbon holder for the table4 ,p ,the curly stitches need not come below each other4 ,q ,other methods are explained on pages #aej and #aee4 ,r ,courtesy ,bear ,brand ,yarn ,manufacturers4 ,s ,courtesy ,bear ,brand ,yarn ,manufacturers4 ,t ,for the convenience of knitters the directions from the circular of ,red ,cross instructions are here given4 99 99 99 99 99 ,transcriber's ,notes3 ,obvious punctuation errors repaired4 ,text sometimes uses 8,material0 and sometimes 8,materials0 for the lists of items needed for a project4 ,this was retained as originally printed4 ,page #gg1 8attemptin0 changed to 8attempting0 7#fi1 before attempting7 ,page #aaa1 8,runne40 changed to 8,runner0 7,to ,make ,runner7 ,page #adf1 8,kanck0 changed to 8,knack0 78,i'd like to see you60 said ,knack7 ,page #aee1 footnote anchor added to title of instructions for casting on stitches4 ,page #aeg1 caption1 8embarassed0 changed to 8embarrassed0 7,looked embarrassed7 ,page #aha1 8#c0 added to third cut instruction 7,,cut #c7 ,page #bec1 8,directions0 was moved from the end of the instructions for the previous pattern to a location after the ,materials for ,,lady',s ,,crocheted ,,necklace which had no 8,directions0 subtitle4