A New Idea!

I met a girl the other day, who said she always preferred the winter for dressing. Summer clothes were such a nuisance, so many frills and flounces now to keep crisp and fresh.

There is something so comforting about autumn and winter, after the wispy ephemeral summer; we almost look forward to a dependable tweed skirt. The girl who can look a devastating vision in flowered voile and a picture hat should be able to look just as attractive in sporting tweeds, vivid jumpers, and dashing scarves. She must borrow the spirit of the season and snatch eagerly all the colour and flame of falling leaves. When a keen wind sweeps over the city, and the sun has lost some of its generous warmth she will be gay—a challenge.

You remember how everyone was knitting last year? In fact I have heard husbands complain they could never have a sensible discussion with wives ! “Be quiet a minute, dear— knit one, purl one!”

This year the craze is to be even more preyalent —everything is to be knitted and you will see the most attractive schemes imaginable. Even men will not despise a tie or pull-over.

Here is a new idea from England, and just the thing for now—because it can transform one frock a dozen times. In the sketch you will see a plain woollen frock such as we all have, and are wondering what to do with—still quite good, but not the “latest thing.” All you have to do is to choose some colours which will be outstanding and contrasting and knit yourself a smart little beret, a jaunty scarf and a wide, close-fitting belt, as in the sketch. Behold a transformation—and you can have as many as ever you want! Some people even knit bags and deep cosy cuffs.