Knitting

Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 22, 25 July 1936, Page 19

Knitting

I (Written for "The Post" by •Toobel.")

POLO NECK SWEATER

AND .CAP

A mos-.t effective stitch is achieved in this jumper by knitting sports wool and -2-ply in alternate rows. This set which comprises a tight-fitting cap trimmed with a twoinch knitted band and a sweater made with a polo neck would be ideal for either snow wear or ice skating. POLO NECK SWEATER. Materials Required.—Nine ounces t'renchlaine wool (or use same amount of J-nly ! doubled), 2oz each of 2-ply and l-ply the same shade; 1 pair each number !). 12" and. li needles; small piece of dark wool for! monogram: matching buttons. Measurements.—To fit M-3Sin bust Full length 21in. Sleeves Klin. DIRECTIONS. Front.—Using the Xo. 12 needles, cast on S4 stitches with the thickest wool. Work the next row into the back of these stitches with the same wool, and then work on in I single rib of 1 purl, I plain, using the i thick and 2-ply wool for alternate rows, and working the row from whichever end of the needle the required wool is hanging. Do this for 4in and then change to No 9 needles and knit one row as follows:—X 6! and make 1 in every following 2nd stitch I to the last six. knit these. There will now; be 120 stitches. Now change to pattern, which is done as] 1. On right side of work and with thick wool, * k 2. wool over needle, k 2/ pass the made stitch over the two knitted * Repeat from • to * to end of row. 2. Using 2-ply. k 2, p 2. repeat to end of row. ou will see that the thick wool will here have to be broken off each row so that each pattern row may start at the one end. However, the second row being only a rib may be worked from either end, provided the rib is not broken. Work up in this manner for loin to armholes, which are shaped as follows:—At boginning of nest two rows cast off six stitches, then three at beginning of following two rows, and then k 2 together at the beginning and end of every row for seven vVo'k Ther6 Wl" "°W bC S8 stHcncs '<*'• on the straight. .Vow shape neck. Cast on* the centre 16 stitches and work up on ono side only, casting off two stitches at neck edge of every 3rd row. By the time armhole measures "in on the straight from beginning of shaping, there will be nnlv IS stitches left, for shoulder. Cast these off. Make other side from neck up to correspond.

Back.—Make exactly the same as the front to armhole; here shape by casting off four at beginning of next two rows and then k ■' together at beginning and end of every row for six rows and then k 2 together at beginning and end of each alternate row six times. There will now be SS stitches as in front. From now on shape as in front, but when the IS for shoulder are left, shape by casting off. six at beginning of next three alternate rows, starting from armhole edge. Thß Polo Collar.—Join the shoulder seams and, using the 4-ply wool and four Xo. H needles, knit up the stitches around the neck opening and work in rib of 2 purl. 2- plain. Knit three together at each shoulder seam each alternate row six times. Work on remainini stitches in the same rib for 6jn from the • beginning. Cast off loosely with right side of work towards you.

Sleeves.—Using the 12's, cast on 46 stitches as before and work in single rib for 4in.

Chanse to Xo. 9's and pattern and work on, increasing one stitch each end of the needle erery %\n till there are S4 stitches. Xow shape top by casting off two at beginning of erery row till there are only ten stitches left. Cast off. Work other sleeves exactly the same. Join up seams of jumper, darning in the ends of thick wool. Embroider your initials on the right-hand side of jumper, makine the top of the group about "in down from shoulder seam. Buttons may be added on the left side to give the appearance of a cardigan. THE CAP. Materials Required.—Two ounces of 4-ply super wool: four Xo. 13 needles. Measurements.—To fit 22in head. Directions.—The cap is made in four separate pieces as follows:— Cast on two stitches and, working in stockinß stitch, increase one stitch at beKinninn and end of each alternate row till there are 46 stitches on the needle. Then knit without Increasing for a further 30 rows. Now leave these stitches on a needle and make three other pieces the same. Then join altogether on four Xo. 13 needles and work in single ribbinc (k 1, p 1) for nine rows. Cast off. Make a separate hand of ribbing, also on four needles, to po round crown as shown. Cast on 64 stitches and rib until the piece measures 2in. Cast off.

As an alternative the separate band could be knitted in alternate rows of 2-ply wool and Frenchlaine wool in pattern to match jumper.

To Make Up.—Join the four pieces together and sew on the band, sloping from the rib on one side of the cap, up and over the crown hich on the other side.

Caraway Biscuits.—These are economical biscuits. Sift half a pound of plain flour into a bowl with a pinch of salt, and rub in three ounces of butter. Add three ounces of castor sugar, and make into a stiff paste with a large egg. Add a few drops of vanilla or other flavouring essence. Roll out as thinly as possible and cut into shapes with fancy cutters. Prick all over with a fork. Strew with caraway seeds and sift thickly with castor sugar. Brush over with white of egg and bake in a moderate oven for about fifteen minutes until pale brown.

Wine Foam.—Make a pint of jelly out of a packet of good jelly crystals, adding, when mixing, a wineglass of cooking wine. When it begins to thicken, beat in the whites of three eggs and whisk until it is white and frothy. Pour into a mould, wetted with cold water, to set.

Lemon Cheese.—From 2oz butter, two lemons, 6oz sugar, and three eggs, you can make an exceptionally nice lemon cheese: Grate the rind of the lemons and squeeze the juice. Beat eggs well and melt the butter. Put all these ingredients, with sugar, in a pan. Stir until the mixture thickens. Pour into dry, hot jars and tie down when cold.

Sherry Cakes. —Eight ounces flour, 3Joz butter, 3oz castor sugar, 1 egg. 1 small wine-glass sherry, 1 teaspoonful baking powder, milk. Rub butter into flour and stir in baking powder, or self-raising flour may be used. Add sugar. Beat up egg and sherry together and add gradually to flour mixture till you have a smooth dough. Divide the dough and bake in small teacake.

Prujie Meringue.—This is a wholesome, simple, and delicious sweet. First make a thick custard of three yolks of eggs and a breakfastcupful of milk. Pour into a piedish. Stew some prunes with a little grated lemon peel and a pinch of cinnamon until soft. Then crush through a sieve. Put this prune puree on the custard. Next whip the three egg whites until very stiff. Add two ounces of sugar, pile upon the prunes, and place in the oven until a light brown.

Coconut Snowballs. —Cream together two ounces of butter and two ounces of castor sugar. Then stir in a beaten egg and when well mixed fold in three ounces oi cake crumbs. Divide the mixture into small balls and place them on a greased baking tin. Flatten the balls slightly and bake in a fairly quick oven for ten minutes. When cold sandwich two together with jam or any cream filling, and brush over the outside .with a little warm jam. Then roll each ball in coconut