Measurements: Actual chest meas of coat, 19 (20, 21) in.; length coat, 11 ½ (12 ¼, 13) in.

;
length sleeve, 5 ½ (6, 6 ½) in.

Yarn: Emu English Knit 8-ply Coat 6 (7, 7) balls; leggings 5 (6, 6) balls; bonnet 2 balls;
mittens 1 ball

Needles: No. 8 and 10 needles, medium crochet hook

Gauge: 22 sts. x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm

Elastic for waist

¾ yd ribbon for leggings
1 yd. 1in. ribbon for bonnet
¾ yd. ribbon for mittens.

3 buttons

COAT

BACK

Using No. 8 needles cast on 80 (86, 92) sts. K 3 rows. Beg. patt.:

1st Row (rs): P 2, * k 1, w.fwd., k 2 tog. t.b.l., k 1, p 2, rep. from * to end

2nd Row: K 2, * p 4, k 2, rep from * to end.

3rd Row: P 2, * k 1, k 2 tog. w.fwd., k 1, p 2, rep. from * to end.

4th Row: As 2nd row.

Rep. last 4 rows twice, then 1st row once.

K 3 rows. Change to st-st., cont, until work measures 6 ¼ (6 ¾, 7 ¼) in., ending p row.

Next Row: K 12 (13, 12), k 2 tog. 28 (30, 34) times, k 12 (13, 12). 52 (56, 58) sts.

K 3 rows. Cont, in st-st. until work meas. 7 (7 ½, 8) in., end p row. Mark each end of last row

To Shape Raglan Armholes-Next Row: K 2 tog., k to last 2 sts., k 2 tog. Work 3 rows. Dec.
1 st. each end of next and foll. alt. rows until 18 (20, 20) sts. rem, ending p row Cast off.
LEFT FRONT

Using No. 8 needles, cast on 47 (47, 53) sts. K 3 rows. Beg. patt.:

1st Row: P 2, * k 1, w.fwd., k 2 tog. t.b.l, k 1, p 2, rep. from * to last 9 sts., k 1, w.fwd.,
k 2 tog. t.b.l. k 6.

2nd Row: K 5, * p 4, k 2, rep from * to end.

3rd Row: P 2, * k 1, k 2 tog, w.fwd, k 1, p 2, rep. from * to last 9 sts, k 1, k 2 tog, w.fwd, k 6

4th Row: As 2nd row.

Rep. last 4 rows twice, then 1st row once. K 4 rows.

Next Row: K 5, p to end.

Next Row: Knit.

Rep. last 2 rows until work meas. 6 ¼ (6 ¾, 7 ¼) in, ending p row.

Next Row: K 7 (9, 7), k 2 tog. 16 (14, 19) times, k 8 (10, 8).

K 3 rows, cont, in st-st., keeping 5 border-sts. in g-st., until work meas. 7 (7 ½, 8) in., ending
wrong-side row. Mark side edge with thread. Dec. 1 st. at armhole edge of next row, work 3
rows, then dec. 1 st. at same edge of next and foll. alt. rows until 21 (22, 22) sts. rem., ending
at front edge.

To Shape Neck-Next Row: Cast off 7 sts., work to end. Dec. 1 st. at neck edge on every row
until 6 sts. rem., at same time cont, to dec. at armhole until 2 sts. rem. K 2 tog. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT

Work as left front to 1st patt. row.

1st Row: K 6, w.fwd., k 2 tog. t.b.l., k 1, p 2, * k 1, w.fwd., k 2 tog. t.b.l., k 1, p 2, rep. from
* to end.

2nd Row: * K. 2, p 4, rep. from * to last 5 sts., k 5.

3rd Row: K 6, k 2 tog., w.fwd., k 1, p 2, * k 1, k 2 tog. w.fwd., k 1, p 2, rep. from * to end.

4th Row: As 2nd row.

Work as left front until work measures 6 ¼ (6 ¾, 7 ¼) in.

Next Row: K 8 (10, 8), k 2 tog. 16 (14, 19) times, k 7 (9, 7).

K 1 row.
Next Row (bh): K 2, w.fwd., k 2 tog., k to end.

Complete as left front, reversing all shaping and making 2 more bhs 1 ½ (1 ½, 1 ¾) in. apart.

SLEEVES

Using No. 10 needles, cast on 32 (32, 34) sts. K 3 rows. Beg. patt.:

1st Row: P 2 (2, 3), * k 1, w.fwd., k 2 tog. t.b.l., k 1, p 2, rep. from * to last 6 (6, 7) sts., k 1,
w.fwd., k 2 tog. t.b.l., k 1, p 2 (2, 3).

2nd Row: K 2 (2. 3), * p 4, k 2, rep. from * to last 6 (6, 7) sts., p 4, k 2 (2, 3).

3rd Row: P 2 (2, 3) * k 1, k 2 tog., w.fwd., k 1, p 2, rep. from * to last 6 (6, 7) sts., k 1, k 2
tog., w.fwd., k 1, P 2 (2, 3).

4th Row: As 2nd row.

Rep. last 4 rows twice, then 1st row once.

K 3 rows, change to No. 8 needles and st-st. Inc. 1 st. each end of 3rd and foll. 5th rows until
inc. to 40 (42, 44) sts. Cont, straight until work measures 5 ½ (6, 6 ½) in., ending p row.
Mark each end of last row. Dec. 1 st. each end of next row. Work 3 rows, then dec. 1 st. each
end of next and foll. alt. rows until 6 sts. rem. Cast off.

COLLAR

Using No. 8 needles, cast on 68 (74, 74) sts. K 3 rows. Beg. patt.:

1st Row: K 3, w.fwd, k 2 tog. t.b.l, k 1, * p 2, k 1, w.fwd, k 2 tog. t.b.l, k 1, rep. from * to last
2 sts, k 2.

2nd Row: K 2, * p 4, k 2, rep. from * to end.

3rd Row: K 3, k 2 tog, w.fwd, k 1, * p 2, k 1, k 2 tog., w.fwd, k 1, rep from * to last 2 sts, k 2

4th Row: As 2nd row.

Rep. last 4 rows until work measures 1 ¾in. Change to No. 10 needles, work ½in. Cast off.

LEGGINGS RIGHT LEG

** Using No. 10 needles, cast on 54 (56, 60) sts, work ½in., k 1, p 1 rib.

Next Row: Rib 2 (4, 4) * w.fwd, k 2 tog, rib 2, rep. from * to end.

Cont, in rib for ½in. Change to No. 8 needles **.

To Shape Back-1st Row: K 11 (12, 14) and turn, p to end.

3rd Row: K 22 (23, 25) and turn, p to end.

5th Row: K 23 (24, 26), p 2, k 1, w.fwd, k 2 tog. t.b.l, k 1, p 2, k 2, turn.

6th Row: P 2, k 2, p 4, k 2, p to end.

7th Row: K 23 (24, 26), p 2, k 1, k 2 tog, w.fwd, k 1, p 2, k 13, turn.

8th Row: P 13, k 2, p 4, k 2, p to end.

Now work across all sts.

Next Row: K 23 (24, 26), p 2, k 1, w.fwd, k 2 tog. t.b.l, k 1, p 2, k 23 (24, 26).

*** Cont, in this patt, until 18 (22, 24) rows have been worked from ribbing. Keeping centre
panel correct, inc. 1 st. each end of next and foll. 6th rows until 64 (66, 70) sts, then 1 st. each
end of next 4 rows.

To Shape Leg: Dec. 1 st. each end of next and foll. 2 alt. rows, then each end of foll. 3rd rows
until 32 (32, 34) sts. rem. Work ½in, ending wrong-side row.

1st and 2nd Sizes Only. - Next Row: * K 1, w.fwd, k 2 tog, k 1, rep. from * to end.

3rd Size Only - Next Row: K 2, * w.fwd., k 2 tog., k 2, rep. from * to end.

All Sizes: P next row, dec. 1 st. each end of 1st size only ***.

To Shape Foot -Next Row: K 27 (29, 30) sts. turn. P 8 sts., turn.

Work in st-st. on these 8 sts. for 2 (2, 2 ¼) in., ending p row. Break yarn, rejoin to inside edge
of 19 (21, 22) sts. on spare needle, pick up and k 14 (14, 16) sts. along first side of instep, k 8
toe-sts., pick up and k 14 (14, 16) sts. on second side of instep, then k rem. 3 (3, 4) sts.
(58, 60, 66 sts.)

Beg. and ending with p row, work ¾in. st-st.

1st Row: K 8 (8, 9), k 2 tog. twice, k 25 (26, 29), k 2 tog. twice, k to end.

2nd and Alt. Rows: Purl.

3rd Row: K 7 (7, 8), k 2 tog. twice k 23 (24, 27), k 2 tog. twice, k to end.

Cont, to dec. in this way until 42 (44, 50) sts. rem. Cast off.
LEFT LEG

Work as right leg from ** to **.

To Shape Back - 1st Row: P 11, (12, 14), turn, k to end.

3rd Row: P 22 (23, 25), turn, k to end.

5th Row: P 33 (34, 36), turn.

6th Row: K 2, p 2, k 1, w.fwd., k 2 tog. t.b.l., k 1, p 2, k to end.

7th Row: P 23 (24, 26), k 2, p 4, k 2, p 13, turn.

8th Row: K 13, p 2, k 1, k 2 tog., w.fwd., k 1, p 2, k to end.

Now work across all sts.

Next Row: P 23 (24, 26), k 2, p 4, k 2, p 23 (24, 26).

Next Row: K 23 (24, 26), p 2, k 1, w.fwd., k 2 tog., t.b.l., k 1, p 2, k 23 (24, 26).

Work 2 more rows in this patt., then work from *** to *** for right leg.

To Shape Foot (all sizes) - Next Row: K 11 (11, 12) sts., turn, p 8 sts., turn.

Work in st-st. on these sts. for 2 (2, 2 ¼) in., ending p row. Break yarn, rejoin to inside edge
of 3 (3, 4) sts. on spare needle, pick up and k 14 (14, 16) sts. on first side of instep, k toe-sts.,
pick up and k 14 (14, 16) sts. on second side of instep, then rem. sts. Beg. and ending with p
row, work ¾in. st-st.

1st Row: K 17 (18, 20), k 2 tog. twice, k 25 (26, 29) k 2 tog. twice, k to end.

2nd and Alt. Rows: Purl.

3rd Row: K 16 (17, 19), k 2 tog. twice, k 23 (24, 27), k 2 tog. twice, k to end.

Cont. dec. in this way until 42 (44, 50) sts. rem. Cast off.

BONNET

Using No. 10 needles, cast on 74 (80, 80) sts. K 3 rows. Change to No. 8 needles and patt, as
coat back until work measures 4 (4 ¼, 4 ½) in. ending wrong-side row.

To Shape Back: 1st Row: K 2, * sl. 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 10 (11, 11), k 2 tog, rep. from * 4 times,
k 2 (3, 3).

2nd and Alt Rows: Purl.

3rd Row: K 2, * sl. 1, k 1, p.s.s.o, k 8 (9, 9), k 2 tog, rep. from * 4 times, k 2 (3, 3).
Cont, in this way until 24 (30, 30) sts. rem.

Next Row: K 2 tog. across row. Rep. this row once. Break yarn, thread through rem. sts,
draw up and fasten off.

MITTS

Using No. 8 ndl, cast on 32 sts. K 3 rows. Work 12 patt, rows as for coat back, then k 2 rows.

Next Row (eyelet holes): K 2 * w.fwd, k 2 tog, k 1, rep. from * to end.

K 1 row

Next Row: * P 6, p 2 tog, rep. from * to end.

Change to st-st, beg. and ending with p row, work 1 ¾ (2, 2 ¼) in. from eyelet holes.

To Shape Top - 1st Row: * K 2 tog, k 2, rep. from * to end.

2nd Row: Purl.

3rd Row: * K 2 tog, k 1, rep. from * to end.

4th Row: P 2 tog. across row.

Break yarn, thread through rem. sts, draw up, and fasten off.

TO MAKE UP

Jacket: Using a fine bk-st. join raglan, side, and sleeve seams. Sew collar in position, with
cast-off edge to neck, beg. and ending in line with centre of buttonholes. Sew on buttons.

Leggings: Sew up back, front, leg, and under foot seams. Thread elastic through holes at
waist and ribbon through ankles.

Bonnet: Join 2 ½in. from centre of crown. Work 2 rows d.c. on neck edge, sew ribbon to
each side.

Mitts: Join side seam, thread ribbon through.

Australian Women's Weekly 31 July 1968, Knit page 6