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TIMES MAGAZINE SECTION VAGE THRE1 ow To Make a Fishnet cUhe Sixth Article of a Series on "oMind Your Knitting This Chic Costume Requires Only a. Simple Double Crochet Stitch VICTORIA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1932 Dress double crochet In next stitch; repeat 1 double crochet on last double crochet By CLAIRE IJEIiE is the hand-eroeheted of row; fasten off. Back Gore: Chain 92, 29 meshes on chain, as oh front gore; continue to work back gore as shown on chart, interpretation of the mode that started Sehiaparelli on the road to fame the fishnet dress. You can make one for about $5. Nothing but a simple double crochet stitch is involved, and Side Gores: Chain 80, 25 meshes on chain; continue according to chart.

from to end (29 meshes In row). Second row; Chain 6, turn 1, double crochet In second double crochet of row below, taking up both threads of stitch, chain 2, 1 double crochet on next double crochet; repeat from across, ending with 1 double crochet In third stitch of turning chain at end of row. Repeat 2nd row until there are 13 rows from beginning, then decrease 1 mesh at each end as follows: work to within 1 mesh of end of next row, omit chain 2 and work 1 double crochet In third 'if you follow the directions care Make 4 sides gores. When sewing the gores together, be careful to have edge marked front edge Joined to front gore on 2 side gores, and front edge on second side gores Joined to fully the result is bound to be satisfactory. Then again, let me remind those back edge of first side gores.

Leave 17 rows open on left side, between first and second side gore. Join back stitch of turning chain, chain 3, turn, women who have never knitted or crocheted before many department 1 double crochet on the second of the edge of second gores to back gore Work 2 extra rows on edge of side opening as follows: beginning at double crochet below, chain 2, 1 double crochet on next double crochet, work to within 1 mesh of end of row, omit chain 2 and work 1 double crochet In waistline, make 1 double crochet In top of first double crochet, chain 2, meshes. Decrease 1 mesh at each end In every row until 6 meshes remain, (see chart) and fasten, oft. Stw thB first 5 rows of sleeves toother; baste sleeves to armholes, having seam meet at underarm, and sew in. Beadings: With navy, make lslngls crochet on first double crochet from seam on edge of sleeves, chain 3, I single crochet on next double crochet, repeat from around and fasten off.

Make same beading around neck cord; with a double strand of navy, work a chain about 24 Inches long and draw it through beading on sleeves; make a chain about 48 inches long and draw through beading at neck. Finish ends of cords with pom-poms as shown in illustration. Pom-poms; wind navy yard 70 times around the end of 2 fingers, tie at centre, cut and trim. Applique Medallions: White: chain 3. Join with a slip stitch, chain 3, 17 double crochet in ring, Join with a slip stitch and fasten off, leaving an end to sew with.

Make 6 white medallions. Red: follow directions for' white medallion, then work an additional round as follows: 1 single crochet in each of 2 double crochet, 2 single crochet In next double crochet, repeat from around, Join and fasten off. Make 8 red medallions. Navy: follow directions for red medallions and add a third round of 1 single crochet in each stitch, 2 single crochet in every sixth stitch. Applique medallions as shown in illustration and chart.

next double crochet, work to within 4 full meshes of end of last row, chain 2, 1 decreasing doable crochet on the next 2 double crochet, turn; slip stitch over the first 2 meshes, chain 3, 1 double crochet on next double 3 full meshes, chain 3, 1 slip stitch on next double crochet, break off. Skip 12 meshes for back of neck and work other shoulder to correspond. Front: Chain 134, 43 meshes on chain; work even until there are 21 rows from beginning. In the next 2 rews increase 1 mesh at each end, following directions for twentieth and twenty-first rows on back. Continue to work front according to chart.

Sew front and back together at shoulders and under arms, Ribbing Around Waist: With blue, cast on 84 stitches, work 25 rows In ribbing of knit 2, purl 2, and bind off; baste this ribbing to lower edge of back and sew on. Cast on 98 stitches for ribbing on front, work 25 rows as on back and bind off; baste, and sew to lower edge of front. Join ribbing at sides. Sleeves: Chain 116, 37 meshes on chain, chain 5, turn, 1 mesh on each mesh In row below. Third row: chain 3, turn, 1 double crochet on first double crochet below (an Increase), 37 meshes to other end, chain 2, 1 double crochet in same stitch as last double crochet.

Work 2 rows even on 39 crochet on next double crochet, pattern across, ending row with 1 double crochet In third stitch of turning chain and then a second double crochet In the same place (an increase). Twenty-first row: chain 6, turn, 1 double crochet on second double crochet, pattern across, ending row with 1 double crochet on last double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet in top stitch of chain 4 below. One full mesh has now been added at each end (40 meshes In row). Work even until there are 28 rows (about 9 Inches) from beginning of back; this brings work up to arm-holes (see chart). Next row slip stitch over the first mesh, chain 3, 1 double crochet on third double crochet below, work to within 3 meshes of end, chain 2, yarn over hook, draw up a loop in next double crochet, over and through 2 loops, over, draw up a loop in next double crochet, over and through 2 loops, over and through 2 loops, over and through remaining 2 loops on hook (thus working 2 double crochet off as 1 double crochet, a "decreasing double decrease In this way whenever 1 whole mesh Is to be decreased at end of a row.

Decrease In same way at each end of next row, as shown on chart. Work 17 rows even. In the next 3 rows work 6houlders, as follows (see chart): chain 3, 1 double crochet on second doubie crochet, work to within 2 meshes of end, chain 2, 1 decreasing double crochet on the next 2 double crochet, turn, slip stitch over the first 2 full meshes, chain 3, 1 double crochet on 1 double crochet on next double crochet on side opening, repeat from stores have someone In the art needlework department who will gladly teach you how to knit and crochet when purchasing oar yarn. The fishnet skirt and blouse is a two-piece affair, and the blouse can be worn with a dark suit or with a white flannel skirt, thereby serving more than one purpose. So, get out your crochet hook and get Dusy.

Here are the directions: down to seam, ending with 1 double crochet in first stitch of seam, chain 2, 1 double crochet on next double third stitch of turning chain, turn, 1 double crochet on the second of the double double crochet below, pattern across, ending with 1 double crochet on the last double crochet (leaving the turning chain), chain 5, turn, work 27 meshes to end of row; 1 mesh has now been taken away at each end (see chart); the decrease at one end comes 1 row above the decrease at other end. crochet on other side of opening, con. tinue up to last row at waistline, chain 5, turn and work another row over the first row of opening; fasten FISHNET SUIT Materials required Shetland floss, 16 off. Turn In the 2 extra rows on front In order to have all decreases workedj edge of opening and sew 4 snap fast the same. balls blue, 1 ball each of white, Ecarlet, navy.

eners on Inside of double edge. Sew the other half of fasteners to the second row on back side of opening, fac 1 celluloid crochet hook, size 2: 1 ing this with a ribbon, if so desired. Continue filet pattern as shown on chart (a square on chart denotes 1 row In height and 1 mesh in width); make all decreases on skirt as described above. Last row of front gore (at Sew a waist band of desired width pair knitting needles, size 3. Materials given above are for skirt and blouse.

The skirt alone requires 11 balls of blue; the blouse alone requires 6 balls of blue. Gauge: 5 meshes 2 Inches, 3 rows 1 Inch. to top of skirt. BI.OISE Back: Chain 119, 38 meshes on waist); work over the first two meshes, chain 2, 1 single crochet on next double crochet, chain 2, 1 slip stitch on next double crochet, break off yarn, skip 5 meshes, 1 slip stitch on next double lil chain (see directions for the first two rows on skirt). Work even (38 meshes) until there are 19 rows from Skirt: Front gore chain 92, 1 double i crochet, chain 2, 1 single crochet on beginning.

Twentieth row: chain 4, turn, 1 double crochet on first double crochet (an increase), chain 2, 1 double crochet In eighth stitch from hook, next double crochet, chain 2, 1 double chain 2, skip 2 stitches on chain, 1 crochet on nex double crochet, chain 2, New Faskions Borrow From This Fall You Will Dine in Velvet Old-fashioned Styles THE COMPLETED FISHNET DRESS Here Are Some Flashes of the Advancing Mode A GOLF DRESS THAT'S ON THE GOLD STANDARD f.itiii -7-OU WILL be In velvet at the first around the neck In front, fastens at the waistline In back, where the two dinner parties If you are wise. ends of the fur meet. For the new suede velvet, as dull and lustrous as anything you ever saw By JOAN SAVOY is nothing for the woman who Is seated to grow excited about, since or touched, Is molding Itself to the rjiHERE is a qualntness to the late fashion silhouette in a beguiling man ner. The third frock, which goes In for floral outburst, strings white flowers around Its shoulder cape. The cowl neck, as much the vogue as ever, Is used.

And ends of the velvet that make the gown tie in front at the left side. This gown also features the capelet effect In its loose, draped sleeves Sleeves are assuming an Important role In formal frocks. An arm that slips out of a flowing drapery of some sort Is supposed to be much more alluring Then, too, as shoulders broaden summer fashions that Is delightful. TF YOU want to shine In the sports The woman shown gazing at her Every frock and blouse has a surprise feature that takes an unexpected trick to the skirt with a large button. The material is blue bengaline and the blouse, with its wide, short sleeves, is a lively plaid.

Buttons decorate the shoulders of the frock, also. The girl In the centre has covered a soft pink dress with a loose white liner coat. The dress features asqare neckline, large buttons, and a skirt that hugs the hlpllne closely and flares Costumes from Lord and Taylor The costume at the right achieve an effective air of demureness by th shirred vest that features a high neck, line. A row of buttons go all the way up the front of the coat, starting at a point the hips and ending at the vest. The material Is a red-brown pique.

The ensemble Is from Elizabeth Harnes. All three of the costumes recover their freshness and vibrancy when they are laundered. she is sure that her dark velvet gown, with Its new high empire silhouette, will bring her through the evening successfully. The cape treatment Is as popular now as In the summer, and the two velvet flowers on the bosom of her gown add Interest. The back doesn't (From Madame et La Jeune Fille) and freedom, buttons down the front fromt he lapel neck.

The sleeves are brief, and there are three tucks on the shoulder which give the fullness that is necessary without complicating the pattern of the dress. The skirt Is full. The belt, which Is black and gold. or two. Most of them do It In an old-fashioned manner.

world, nothing will help you quite as much as this golden silk Jersey golf dress. If your skin Is bronze, the frock will be Just twice as becoming; but it won't put you In the shade, even If the suntan shades haven't Influenced your summer complexion. mirrorred reflection Is wearing a light-colored velvet that sheathes the hips closely, follows a brassiere effect across the front, and has two velvet straps that meet In a point at the neck, starting at the low decollete. A band of kolinsky, which goes The model at the left couldn't de cide whether to be a Jumper or a sink to any depths at all. The form- marks the normal waistline and fastens gown with a collar specialty, so It uses through this effect, hips retreat, which Is a style point worth remembering.

around the knees. The coat concentrates on huge cuffs and pockets. molding line is followed by the velvet. with a buckle. The frock, which permits coolnessj huge heart-shaped collar that fastens.