(_Courtesy of Columbia Yarns_)
3 Hanks of Columbia Yarn
2 Bone Knitting Needles No. 4
4 Steel Knitting Needles No. 10
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With bone needles cast on 48 stitches, knit plain 48 rows (24 ribs),
slip off on to spare needle. Work another piece to correspond; slip the
stitches of both pieces on to 3 steel needles, having 32 stitches on
each needle. Knit 2, purl 2 for 32 rows, bind off 28 stitches loosely to
make the opening for the face. Knit 2, purl 2, backward and forward for
12 rows. Now cast on 28 stitches loosely and on 3 needles knit 2, purl 2
for 20 rows. Knit one round plain, * then knit 30 stitches plain, knit 2
together and repeat from * around and you will have decreased 3
stitches. Continue decreasing in these 3 places in each round until 27
stitches remain. Knit 2 rounds plain. Bind off and sew top together. If
desired the piece for the front can be made longer, thus giving
additional service of a muffler and chest protector.