FOR CHILLY DAYS IN SPRING

Ladies' Mirror, Volume I, Issue 5, 1 November 1922, Page 25

FOR CHILLY DAYS IN SPRING

Dainty Knitted Underwear

A PLEASING combination of both daintiness and common sense is this pretty set of underwear, made of the finest Shetland wool. The finished garments together only weigh about six ounces, and are so soft that they can be worn by the most fastidious and by those with the most delicate skin. For evening, and for spring or early summer wear they are delightful, and can be worn under the simplest _ or most elaborate gown. For wearing when travelling, when one is subjected to many changes of temperature, and cannot avoid draughts, they are certainly ideal wear. An allover lace pattern is the most suitable for the camisole, and it can be adapted to suit the knickers and vest. Ribbon shoulder straps may be

gether, pass slipped stitch over, make 1, knit 3. Repeat all round. Fifth.—Make 1, knit 1, make 1, knit 1, slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over, knit 1. Seventh. —Make 1, knit 3, make 1, slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over. Eighth—- . Then knit plain for three rows and begin a row of holes to thread ribbon through. Knit 2, knit 2 together wool over needle twice,. knit 2 together, knit 2. Repeat to end of row. Three rows plain. Continue in pattern for desired depth; in this case about nine inches. Then work three plain rows and a row of holes for ribbon at waist, as at top of garment. Work eight more rows iii pattern, and cast off loosely.

worn in place of knitted ones, if liked. WHEN finished, the work should " be placed in a clean linen towel or pillow slip and held over a steaming pan or kettle for some moments. Then all the points should be pinned out flat on a clean ironing sheet and allowed to dry, when it will be found to be quite lacey, and have a much more delicate appearance. It is also an improvement to lightly press the finished work with a warm iron (being most careful not to have it too hot) before removing the pins, first placing a thin towel or handkerchief over the garment. Finally, thread the garments daintily with narrow palest pink ribbons. Directions for knitting the camisole are as follows : Use white Shetland wool (from five to six ounces will make three garments), and a set of double pointed knitting needles, size No. 8. Start with 216 stitches, 72 on each of three needles. Knit one row plain, then begin pattern, which is as follows : First Round.— 1. knit 1. slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitchover knitted one, knit 1, make 1, knit 1. Repeat all round. Second and all evenly numbered rows are knitted plain. Third.— 1, slip 1, knit 2 to-

The open pattern for shoulder straps which can be threaded with ribbon too if desired), is made thus:— Cast on 9 stitches. First Row. Purl. Second.—Make 1. by drawing a loop through first stitch, slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over knitted one, *make 1 by putting wool over needle, slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over, and repeat from *. Third Row.—Purl. Repeat last two rows for length required, about ten inches, and sew into place. To Make the Vest /"■"AST on 116 stitches on one needle. Two bone needles No. 8 are required. Beginning at top of vest, knit in pattern like camisole, but as the row is turned, work every other row purl back instead of plain. When eight rows have been knitted (one complete pattern), knit one row, purl one row, knit one row, then do a row of holes same as for camisole. Now ■ continue in stocking-web stitch (i.e.. ___ knit one row, purl one row) for 17 inches or desired length. Now knit in pattern for 3 inches, as at top of vest, and cast off. Knit another piece to correspond, and sew up sides. Make straps same as for camisole, about 12 .inches in length.