Panties Pattern

1 4-oz. Skein Knitting Worsted
1 pr. Size 5 Standard Knitting Needles
Size 4 White Crochet Hook

Gauge: 6 sts to 1 in.; 5 ridges to 1 in.

Cast on 122 sts. Work in ribbing of K 1, P 1, for 6 rows, then work beading as follows: K 1, * Y O, K 2 tog.; repeat from * ending P 1.
Work in ribbing of K 1, P 1, for 7 rows, then work as follows:
Row 1—K 3, slip 1, K 1, P S S O; K across row, ending K 2 tog., K 3.
Row 2—K 3, P 1; K across row, ending P 1, K3. Repeat above 2 rows, decreasing 1 st at each end every other row, until 8 sts remain, then working in garter st only, work as follows:
Row 1—K 2, K 2 tog., K 2 tog., K 2.
Rows 2 and 4—Knit.
Row 3—K 1, K 2 tog., K 2 tog., K 1.
Row 5—K 2 tog., twice, then K last 2 sts tog.
Sew sides of ribbing tog. Fold panties so that points meet seam of ribbing. Sew the first 3½ in on each side of point to the first 3½ in. below rib­bing, leaving a free space for leg opening. Crochet a ch of desired length, to draw through beading at waistband. Trim with pompoms.

This pattern was originally published in Lacey's Baby Book and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.