This section is from the book "Educational Needlecraft", by Margaret Swanson And Ann MacBeth. Also available from Amazon: Educational Needlecraft.
Age. | Stitch. | Application. | |
6-7 years | Garter stitch | Kettle holder, slippers or scarf | |
7-8 | " | Plain and purl | Semmit- one-third ribbed, body plain |
8-9 | " | Plain and purl - casting on and oft with two needles | Pair of cuffs |
9-10 | " | Casting on and off with three needles, as for stocking-intakes | Bachelor cosy, pair of sleeves or jersey |
10-11 | " | Setting heel of stocking, turning and* taking in | Pair of child's socks |
11-12 | " | All previous stitches, with addition of intakes of toe and finishing off | Stocking or sock |
12-14 | " | Re-footing, and knitting small edgings for the finishing of underwear or household linen | |
 
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