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14. Child’s Crocheted Hood (with rosette) (from Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet, 1918)
Use eiderdown or very heavy Germantown worsted, with a hook large enough to carry the wool without fraying.
(Explanation of Crochet Stitches Used) 
Chain 4 stitches, join.
1. Chain 3, draw a loop through 2d and 3d stitches of chain, and 2 through the […]

13. Child’s Cap (3 years or older) in Bean-Stitch (from Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet, 1918)
Materials required are one skein of cream-white Shetland floss and a little light-blue Saxony yarn, with medium-sized bone hook.
(Explanation of Crochet Stitches Used) 
Chain 5, join.
1. Draw up loop one-fourth inch long, yarn over, hook in ring, draw loop […]

12. Ribbed House-slipper (from Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet, 1918)
(Explanation of Crochet Stitches Used) 
Use 2-fold Shetland zephyr, or any similar yarn of moderate twist. Commencing at the toe, make a chain of 11 stitches, turn.
1. A double in 2d stitch of chain and 1 in each of 8 stitches, 3 doubles in end […]

10b. No. 1. Baby Boy Bootees (from Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet, 1918)
A pair of dainty bootees makes a nice gift for baby, and is appreciated scarcely less by baby’s mamma. Two very pretty styles are given, one in pink and white, the accepted colors for a girlie, the other in blue […]

12. Sweater and Cap for Dolly (from Handbook for Wool Knitting and Crochet, 1918)
One skein of white and blue Saxony will be sufficient for two sets; use a crochet-hook that will carry the wool easily. Commence the sweater with a chain of 60 stitches.
(Explanation of Crochet Stitches Used)
1. A double in each stitch of […]

10a. No. 2. Baby Girl Bootees (from Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet, 1918)
A pair of dainty bootees makes a nice gift for baby, and is appreciated scarcely less by baby’s mamma. Two very pretty styles are given, one in pink and white, the accepted colors for a girlie, the other in blue and […]