Balaclava helmet, wristlets, mittens and scarf set
Banish the cold with this comprehensive set of winter warmers from the 1950s, including 'wristlets' for those prone to chilly wrists.
A – Balaclava helmet
Suggested yarn: 4 ozs. PATONS ROSE, or WHITE HEATHER
Yarn weight: Fingering, 4-ply
Needle size: Four No. 6 BEEHIVE knitting needles, with points at both ends, measured by the Beehive gauge.
Tension: 6 stitches to the inch in width (measured flat) must be obtained. If, using the needles recommended, more than 6 stitches to the inch are obtained, needles a size coarser should be tried; if less than 6 inches, then a size finer.
B – Wristlets
Suggested yarn: 2 ozs. PATONS ROSE, or WHITE HEATHER
Yarn weight: Fingering, 4-ply
Needle size: Four No. 10 BEEHIVE knitting needles, with points at both ends, measured by the Beehive gauge.
Tension: 7 ½ stitches to the inch in width (measured flat) must be obtained. If, using the needles recommended, more than 7 ½ stitches to the inch are obtained, needles a size coarser should be tried; if less than 7 ½ inches, then a size finer.
C – Mittens
Suggested yarn: 4 ozs. PATONS ROSE, or WHITE HEATHER
Yarn weight: Fingering, 4-ply
Needle size: Two No. 10 BEEHIVE knitting needles, measured by the Beehive gauge.
Tension: 7 stitches to the inch in width (measured flat) must be obtained. If, using the needles recommended, more than 7 stitches to the inch are obtained, needles a size coarser should be tried; if less than 7 inches, then a size finer.
D – Scarf
Suggested yarn: 13 ozs. PATONS ROSE, or WHITE HEATHER
Yarn weight: Fingering, 4-ply
Needle size: Four No. 6 BEEHIVE knitting needles, with points at both ends, measured by the Beehive gauge.
Tension: 5 stitches to the inch in width (not stretched) must be obtained to give a garment of the above-mentioned size. If, using the needles recommended, more than 5 stitches to the inch are obtained, needles a size coarser should be tried; if less than 5 inches, then a size finer.
Helmet with ear openings
For the ultimate in head, neck and chest heating, the 'helmet with ear openings' keeps you toasty without stopping you from taking an important telephone call or listening to your favourite tunes.
Suggested yarn: 5 ozs. of J. & J. Baldwin’s ‘Beehive’ Double Knitting Wool.
Needle size: No. 7 bone knitting needles; a fifth needle of the same size is also a help when knitting the rounds with many stitches, so it is advisable to get an extra pair. This helmet is full size.
Ribbed socks
Keep your feet warm and snug with these knitted socks – ribbed for an extra pleasurable texture.
Suggested yarn: 5 ozs. of J. & J. Baldwin’s 5 ply WHITE HEATHER
Yarn weight: Scotch Fingering wool
Needle size: Four No. 13
