Sailors Both by Patons & Baldwins

Sailors Both

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
5.5 stitches and 7.5 rows = 1 inch
in Stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
547 - 656 yards (500 - 600 m)
22(24) in. chest
English

Sailor collar jacket in 2 sizes for boy or girl aged 2-5 years.
Materials
7(8) oz main shade in either DK wool plus small amount of contrast to trim collar and pocket tops.
6 buttons
Pair old UK size 8 needles

Welts and button band are in garter st.
Button band is worked at same time as front
Pockets are trimmed with a 4 st cable rib
Collar is trimmed with a garter st edging
Boys’ and girls’ design in same pattern with instructions to make button holes on opposite side