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-Dhehoier;lyutasrk,•l«lst-helf-,iff?a.id,id.rn-hcla-t- + + +-f+ + + -f + + r + +++++*+*.* + + + +♦ ++ RED CROSS ITEMS +♦ ♦-fr't-*****-*-** + *•}-*+*4.** 4+4 4.4 4 4Knilting instruction*Medium Size SockThese instructions have been issued after careful and painstaking study of many of the excellent directions now in use, and contains the best features of all of the general approved methods of knitting socks. The new instructions have been tested by beginners as well as experienced knitters.Other good directions need not be abandoned if they produce serviceable, comfortable socks in reasonable conformity with the essential details of these instructions.Important Suggestion*Casting on and binding off MUST be loose.These directions are based on a 4-10 yam (the commercial name of correct size of yarn) and Red Cross needle Number 1. When yam or needles are larger or smaller than these, the number of stitches must be proportionately decreased or increased.To measure a garment, lay it on a level surface and measure with.a dependable measure (wood, metal, or celluloid, not a tape line).Always join threads by splicing or by running threads through .each other with worsted needle.When knitting the second sock of a pair, always count the rows of the first sock to insure uniform size when finished.Tie finished socks loosely together in pairs at top of leg, in such a way that the hand can be inserted for inspection.•.If sock is thin at.point, cf.gyssct, reinforce by darning on wrong side very lightly with a split thread of yam.Socks should be washed when fin-ished, according to Chapter instructions-Quantity of Wool required”: about one-quarter pound. Four Red Cross needles No. 1.56 stitches on three needles, 20 on 1st needle, 20 on 2nd needle. 16 on 3rd needle.Knit 2, Purl 2, for 3 inches.Knit plain 8 inches.HEEL—Divide stitches: 2S on 1st needle, (for heel), 14 on 2nd needle, 14 on 3rd needle. 1st needle (*) Knit 1 row. Turn. Purl I row. Tom. Repeat from (*) until you have 27 rows. Always slip 1st stitch. Begin to turn heel on wrong side.TO TURN HEEL—Slipl, Purl 15. Purl 2 together, Purl 1, Tam. Slip 1, Knit 5, Slip 1, Knit 1, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch, Knit 1. Tum. Slip 1, Purl 6, Purl 2 together. Purl 1, Tum. Slip I, Knit 7, Slip 1, Knit 1, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch, Knit 1, Tum. Slip 1, Purl 8, Purf 2 together. Purl 1, Turn! Slip 1, Knit 9, Slip 1, Knit I, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch, Knit 1, Turn. Continue until there are 16 stitches on needle.GUSSET—Pick up 13 stitches on side of heel. (1st needle.) Knit stitches of 2nd and 3rd needles on to one needle. (2nd needle.) Pick up 13 stitches on other side of heel, and take 8 stitches from first needle. (3rd needle.)1st needle. (A) Knit to within 3IBetter Slt;And in all yo you will nevlt; service will p place. We s have every, rrappliance tna»t 3*isfactor^ woi expert worki in tires, tube oils. Free ai curb.i Spauldingt ! Weaver RuilHino| | Weaver BuildingImplement Go.LUBBOCK, TEXASstitches of end. Knit 2 together. Knit1. 2nd needle. lt;B) Knit plain. 3rdneedle. lt;C) Knit 1, Slip 1, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch. Knit to end(D) Knit around plain. Repeat A, B, C. D, until you have 14 stitcheson 1st needle; 28 stitclie3 on 2ndneedle; 14 stitches on 3rd needle. Knit plain 5% inches.KITCHENER TOE—1st needle.(E) Knit to within 3 stitches of end, Knit 2 together, Knit 1. 2nd needle.(F) Knit I. Slip 1, Knit 1, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch. Knit to within 3 stitches of end, Knit 2 together, Knit 1. 3rd needle. (G) Knit 1, Slip 1, Knit 1, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch. Knit to' end. (H) Knit 2 rows plain. Repeat E. F. G. II 3 times (making 4 times in all). Then narrow every other row 5 times. Knit the 5 stitches of your 1st needle on to your 3rd needle. You have now 10 stitches on each of the 2 needles. Break wool (leaving 12 inch length) and thread it into worsted needle. Hold sock so that the worsted needle is at your right and always keeping wool under knitting needles, weave front and back together as follows:(*) Pass worsted needle through 1st stitch of front knitting needles jas if knitting and slip stitch off the 'knitting needle. Pass through 2nd stitch as if purling and leave stitch on-the knitting needle. Passthrough 1st stitch of back needle as if puri-ing and slip stitch off knitting needle. Pass through 2nd stitch of back needle as if knitting and leave stitch on knitting needle. Repeat from(*)untii all stitches are off needles. In order to avoid ridge across end of toe, fasten wool down the side.Laid on a level surface the finished sock should measure: Foot, length11% inches, but 10% to 12% is acceptable; Leg, length, 14 inches, circumference, 8 inches; Cuff, circumference, unatretehed, 6 in. stretched to fullest extent, 13% inches.REPO*beatsoeThi«threwor:worbutworweleftfool*thermeesomfroreaclthewoMiFinonSweaters: Of light or heavy wool. For knitting instructions, see ARC leaflet 400 B. Whirstleta, Muffler, Helmet: For knitting instructions,see A R C leaflet 4.00 C.Jno, R. McGee/ made a business trip to Amarillo the first of the week.
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Lubbock, Texas, US
Thu, Aug 29, 1918
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