KNITTING FOR CHILDREN.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 35, 11 February 1935, Page 10

KNITTING FOR CHILDREN.

It is not yet too late for child knitters to make an acceptable and even charming Christmas present which will at the same time use up odd lengths of any coloured wools which may be left over in the home. The object is to knit a rectangular strip which, when doubled over a piece of cloth or flannel, will be large enough to serve as either a kettle or an iron holder. The knitting is plain, but the colours should be arranged in stripes varying from half an inch to an inch in width. The child will enjoy arranging the sequence of colours according to his or her own taste. Naturally it is better if tl«3 wools arc.all of one thickness, but this is not strictly necessary. When a colour is to be repeated she" ball is left uncut while a new one is joined on. The discontinued wool is then carried across the back of the knitting to the new row of the same shade when required. When finished, the rectangle is stitched up all round over the padding and a small loop attached to one corner. " An additional paper lining helps to make the whole heatproof. While such a piece of handiwork is quickly executed and well within the compass of the beginner, it is always appreciated by the recipient and looks attractive hanging by any fireside.