Chapter IX: Fancy Stitches (3)

The newest way for marking handkerchiefs is one's own writing transferred with carbon, then worked in a very narrow satin stitch, with a decided slant to the stitches. The accompanying monogram is a pretty and practical one. Embroider the single lines same as described above, fill in the broad portions with perpendicular stitches, piling high, and cover with satin stitch same slant as the lines. Make the dots in French knots. If one is partial to French knots a good way is to outline all of the lines of letters, using Kensington outline stitch and fill in the broad parts with the knots.

The initial letters shown on the opposite page were drawn for 1898 Corticelli Home Needlework by a St. Louis artist. They are specially adapted to the purpose for which they are intended and are very pretty when worked according to the following instructions.

All letters look best if given a raised effect. To do this stuff the space between the lines with Corticelli Roman Floss, after the manner of working jewels (see page 62), taking care to have the stitches of the filling laid in the opposite direction to that which the covering stitches will take. With two threads of Corticelli Filo Silk cover the stuffing in satin stitch. Color 615, White, is usually used, although some prefer Cream White, 616, or Cream, 616.5. The Roman Floss used for stuffing should be of the same shade as the Filo Silk. A pretty way for making very small letters is to just follow the outline with small cross stitches.

_Marking Clothing._

While the neatest way to mark clothing is by one's initials embroidered in Corticelli Filo Silk, as above suggested, this is not practical for many articles. Tablecloths, napkins, sheets, pillow cases, white spreads, towels, shirts, collars, and cuffs, also, must be plainly marked for convenience in sorting and identifying personal articles in the family wash and to avoid being lost when entrusted to public laundries. For this nothing is better than Payson's Indelible Ink. With a bottle of this ink and a common pen one can easily mark all necessary articles. A good idea is to keep on hand a few yards of linen tape, on which your name is written many times with this ink. Cut the tape as wanted and sew on to stockings, or other articles having too rough a surface for pen work.

See opposite page for directions for embroidering.

The original letters from which the above engravings were made measure 1-1/4 inches high. If the size shown above is large enough for your work transfer the letters direct from the book to the linen with carbon paper. If, however, the larger sized letters are desired get your dealer to order the perforated pattern for you, or, if he refuses to do this send direct to the Nonotuck Silk Co., Florence, Mass. Perforated pattern of the entire set of twenty-six letters, 1-1/4 inches high, costs 20 cents, postpaid. Perforated patterns of single letters cost 10 cents each, postpaid.]

_Tea Cloths, Tray Cloths, and Bureau Scarfs._

_Purple Clematis Tea Cloth Design No. 437 A._

DRAWN WORK AND HEMSTITCHED EDGE.

BY ELIZABETH MOORE HALLOWELL.

_Materials_--Tea Cloth 45 x 45 inches: Corticelli Filo Silk, 6
skeins 729; 5 skeins 728; 4 skeins 727; 3 skeins each 725, 726,
781, 782, 783, 784, 785; 1 skein each 621, 622, 779.5, 780. The
smaller size takes less silk. Dealers can furnish hemstitched
stamped linen of this design, with drawn work edge, in two sizes,
as follows: 436 A, 36 × 36 inches, 437 A, 45 × 45 inches. See page
92.

Use same instructions for embroidering this tea cloth as given for Purple Clematis Design No. 56, page 55, and illustrated by Colored Plate XXII. (Not Difficult.)

_Cosmos Tea Cloth Design No. 437 B._

DRAWN WORK AND HEMSTITCHED EDGE.

_Materials_--Tea Cloth 45 × 45 inches: Corticelli Filo Silk, 6
skeins each 655.7, 655.8; 5 skeins 655.9; 4 skeins 616.5; 2 skeins
each 109, 110, 123, 504, 506, 781, and 782. The smaller size takes
less silk. Dealers can furnish hemstitched stamped linen of this
design, with drawn work edge, in two sizes as follows: 436 B, 36×36
inches; 437 B, 45×45 inches. See page 92.

Flowers.--Work solid. For the edge of petals use 655.7, 655.8, shading lighter gradually to the center with 616.5, 123. Give a touch of Pink, 655.9, to some of the petals to give an effect of shadow where the petals lap; but not too much, as the flowers should be quite pale. In the center work a number of short stamens with Green, 781, and make French knots at the points of stamens in Yellow, 504 and 506. Work the buds and half flowers in the same manner, although choose the darker shades for the very small buds. Work the upper part of calyx with Green, 781, and the part near the stem with 782.

Leaves.--Slant the stitches downward as you would to work stems. Tip the points of the leaves with Green, 781, shading gradually darker toward the stems with 782, 109, 110. Work the stems with 109, 110. (Not Difficult.)

_Sweet Pea Tea Cloth Design No. 407 G._

HEMSTITCHED AND SILK CORDED EDGE.

COLORED PLATE XXVII.

(See Illustration on Page 81.)

BY AMALIA SMITH.

_Materials_--Corticelli Filo Silk: 2 skeins each 501, 502, 503,
616, 616.5, 678, 679, 680, 681, 725, 726, 727, 729, 757, 780, 781,
782, 783, 784. Dealers can furnish hemstitched stamped linen of
this design, 36 × 36 inches. See page 92.

Sweet peas grow in such a variety of exquisite colorings that the utmost license is available in selecting the colors for each flower. However, be careful to avoid startling combinations. The following suggestions for a color scheme will be found to give a very pretty effect.

Flowers.--Work solid, being careful to start the stitches in the right direction. Begin the edge of the petal with a dark shade, shade gradually lighter to the stem. The stitches should be taken in a downward curve to the stem. Make some flowers pink on the edge and yellow near the stem; make others shade from pink to violet; still another flower violet and yellow, and again working some all of one color, shading from dark on edge to light near the stem. Work the calyx in Green, 781, 782, the darker shade near the stem.

Leaves.--Work solid, using Green, 781, 782, 783, 784, making the points of the leaves light and shading darker near the center, using two shades in a leaf. Make the larger leaves near the base of the spray in the darker shades of green. Use 757 for the stems. For tendrils choose 780 and 781.

Carefully examine Colored Plate XXVII. This shows the proper stitch direction and the shading of the flowers and leaves. Unless you thoroughly understand "long and short" stitch and "feather stitch," make a study of the article on "Embroidery Stitches--Described and Illustrated," especially of pages 11 and 12. (Difficult.)

COLORED PLATE XXVII.]

_Wild Rose Bureau Scarf Design No. 434 B._

HEMSTITCHED AND DRAWN WORK EDGE.

_Materials_--Corticelli Filo Silk, 2 skeins each 639, 782; 1 skein
each 504, 636, 637, 638, 640, 655.7, 755, 780, 781, 783. Dealers
can furnish stamped linen of this design with hemstitched and drawn
work edge, 18 × 36 inches. See page 92.

Roses and Leaves.--Use same instructions as given for Wild Rose Design No. 603 E, page 28, and illustrated by Colored Plate IX. If desired the petals of the roses may be worked "half solid," using the long and short stitch. The leaves also can be worked in the same manner. The more effective way, however, is to work both roses and leaves solid, as described in the instructions to which reference is given.

_Rabbit Chafing Dish Tray Cloth Design No. 53 A._

COLORED PLATE XXVI.

_Materials_--Corticelli Filo Silk: 2 skeins each 134, 136, 137,
779.5, 781, 782; 1 skein each 105, 140, 534, 561, 645, 646, 647,
656, 783, 784. Corticelli Persian Floss, 10 skeins 781. Dealers can
furnish stamped linen of this design, 18×27 inches. See page 92.

A Chafing Dish is to be found in nearly every home, and many are the choice concoctions that owe their existence to the little alcohol lamp and the simmering pan of water. The design shown here is especially appropriate for a chafing dish tray cloth.

Use the same instructions as given for working Design No. 53, page 68, and illustrated by Colored Plate XXVI.

_Daisy Tray Cloth Design, No. 406 D._

HEMSTITCHED EDGE.

_Materials_--For Silk necessary to embroider this tray cloth, and
instructions for same, see Daisy Design, page 65. Made in sizes, 18
x 27 and 18 x 36 inches. Also for bureau scarfs, 17×54 and 17×72.
Dealers can furnish stamped linen, with hemstitched edge, of this
design, in all of the above sizes. See page 92.

Hemstitched linen, similar to Daisy Tray Cloth Design No. 406 D, can also be furnished by dealers in the above sizes, stamped with the following designs: 406 A, Apple Blossom; 406 B, Buttercup; 406 C, Chrysanthemum; 406 E, Sweet Pea; 406 F, Forget-me-not. For instructions for working and silk required, see pages 63, 64, 65, and 66.

_Sofa Pillow Design No. 508._

_Materials_--1 piece plaid cambric, 24 x 48 inches, stamped with a
wide colored check, with 5 yards double ruffling of same material;
Corticelli Roman Floss, 9 skeins (6 of the light shade, and 3 of
the dark shade). For colors see below. Dealers can furnish all of
above material. See page 92.

For Green Pillow use Corticelli Roman Floss, 549, 551.

For Yellow Pillow use Corticelli Roman Floss, 743, 743.6.

For Blue Pillow use Corticelli Roman Floss, 793, 796.

This pillow is a pretty one for summer use. The material is plaid cambric, a white ground with a colored check. The check comes in three different colors: green, yellow, and blue.

The engraving shows exactly how the work is done, using the lighter shade of silk and the seamstress' feather stitch for the four corners around each square. The center figure is worked in the darker shade of silk, with the X in the lighter shade. When the decoration is complete, finish the pillow as follows: Gather the ruffle double on the raw edge, and, putting it between the front and back pieces of the cushion, sew together on the wrong side on three sides of the pillow. Blind-stitch the fourth side after the down cushion has been placed inside. Other figures and methods of working will suggest themselves to every needleworker. This pillow is a very inexpensive one. (Easy.)

_Bicycle and Golf Stockings._

(The Stocking Leg shows the light brown mixed yarn.)]

The increasing popularity of the wheel and the game of golf has revived the interest in knitting, especially since desirable and exclusive patterns in bicycle and golf stockings are not easily obtained in the ready made goods.

The designs given here are knit from wool and silk. The silk is made especially for this work and in combination with wool the effect is very handsome. The best results can only be secured by the use of the exact material called for in the instructions. Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk is made of specially selected stock dyed in fast colors, and will be found easy to knit. Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixtures, is just the right size to use in connection with the silk. To identify this yarn look for the name "Fleisher's" on the ticket attached to each hank. The colors of silk to go with the different colors of yarns harmonize perfectly. Ordinary yarn, _no matter of what kind or color_, will not do to work these patterns.

Those who do not care to knit the complete stocking can make the tops alone. These are frequently made separate, but the stocking (purchased at any store) on which they are put should not be cut, but the top sewn on just in place to turn over in the right position. The extra thickness is no disadvantage, in fact, rather the contrary. This suggestion is entirely practical, especially since stockings with fancy tops and plain legs are now the vogue.

Care must be taken to knit the top of stockings quite loosely, allowing plenty of slack in the thread especially when changing from silk to yarn and vice versa. Without this slack the tops of Patterns B and C will not give or stretch, making it difficult to draw them on and off. To knit these patterns four No. 13 steel needles are required. The quantity of silk and yarn necessary for each pair of stockings is given on the following pages. Among the twelve patterns will be found one which cannot fail to suit every individual taste as to the proper color combinations of yarn and silk.

EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS.

K--Knit plain.

P--Purl (or seam). Knit with thread before the needle.

N--Narrow, and means to knit two stitches together.

PN--Purl (or seam) two stitches together.

SL--Slip a stitch from the left needle to the right without knitting it.

SL and B--Slip and bind, that is slip one stitch, knit the next, and pass slipped stitch over.

*--Stars or Asterisks indicate repetition.

Complete illustrated directions for these stitches will be found in "Florence Home Needlework" for 1894. A copy will be mailed to any address for 6 cents in stamps.

_Stocking No. 1, Pattern A. Dark Green Yarn and Red Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 211; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 2 skeins No. 543.

_Stocking No. 2, Pattern A. Dark Green Yarn and Dark Brown Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 211; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 2 skeins No. 529.

_Stocking No. 3, Pattern A. Light Brown Mixed Yarn and Dark Green Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 207; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 2 skeins No. 586.

_Stocking No. 4, Pattern A. Green and Brown Mixed Yarn and Old Purple Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 200; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 2 skeins No. 678.

_Stocking No. 5, Pattern A. Tan and Brown Mixed Yarn with Dark Red Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 214; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 2 skeins No. 543.

_Stocking No. 6, Pattern A. Brown and Blue Mixed Yarn with Blue Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 218; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 2 skeins No. 794.

Dealers can furnish all the above material. See pages 92 and 94.

_Pattern A._

FOR STOCKINGS NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6.

Cast 100 stitches Yarn on to 4 No. 13 Steel Needles and knit as follows: Knit =4= rounds, 2 plain, 2 purl Yarn;--=5th= and =6th= rounds, k plain Yarn;--=7th= round, k 1 Silk, 9 Yarn;--=8th= round, k 2 Silk, 7 Yarn, 1 Silk;--=9th= round, k 3 Silk, 5 Yarn, 2 Silk;--=10th= round, k 4 Silk, 3 Yarn, 3 Silk;--=11th= round, k 5 Silk, 1 Yarn, 4 Silk;--=12th= round, k 4 Silk, 3 Yarn, 3 Silk;--=13th= round, k 3 Silk, 5 Yarn, 2 Silk;--=14th= round, k 2 Silk, 7 Yarn, 1 Silk;--=15th= round, k 1 Silk, 9 Yarn;--=16th= round, k Yarn;--=17th= and =18th= rounds, purl Yarn and reduce 16 stitches;--=19th= round, k plain Yarn;--=20th= round, * k 1, n; turn, sl 1; p 1; turn, k 3; turn, p 3; turn, k 3, n; turn, p 4; turn, k 5; repeat from * all the way around in Yarn.--*=21st= round, in Silk, pick up 5 stitches behind; turn, k 5; turn, p 4; p 1 Silk and 1 Yarn together; turn, k 5; turn, p 4; p 1 Silk and 1 Yarn together; turn, k 5; turn, p 4; p 1 Silk and 1 Yarn together; turn, k 5; turn, p 4; p 1 Silk and 1 Yarn together; turn, k 5; turn, p 4; p 1 Silk and 1 Yarn together; repeat from * all around;--*=22d= round, pick up 5 stitches in Yarn the other way around; turn, p 5; turn, k 4; k 1 Yarn and 1 Silk together; turn, p 4; turn, k 3; k 1 Yarn and 1 Silk together; turn p 3; turn, k 2; k 1 Yarn and 1 Silk together; turn, p 2; turn, k 1; k 1 Yarn and 1 Silk together; turn, p 1; turn, k 2 and repeat from * all around. (Note, when you change color, always work reverse way.) Pick up stitches till you have 100 on your needles.--=23d= round, k Yarn;--=24th= and =25th= rounds, p Yarn;--=26th= to =35th= rounds, same as rounds 7th to 16th;--=36th= to =40th= rounds, k plain Yarn;--=41st= and =42d= rounds, p Yarn. This completes the top.

=_To Knit the Leg._=--Knit 3 rounds plain, then purl 1, k 1 for 2 inches. Now turn the stocking inside out and proceed to knit the leg by the instructions given below. (The part just knitted forms the turn over top of stocking. It will be wrong side out while the leg is being knitted, but turns over right side out when the work is completed as shown by the engraving.)

Purl 3 rounds, knit 15 rounds plain; then p 1, k 4 all around; knit this way for 3 inches. The narrowing begins at the center rib of the back of the stocking and ends at the center rib in the front of the stocking. Make the first or center back narrowing as follows: on one of the needles which begins, p 1, k 4, purl the purled stitch, k 1, sl 1, k 1, pass slipped stitches over and k 1. This completes the first narrowing and the rib now consists of 1 purled stitch and 3 plain ones only. All the narrowings are made the same way. * Knit 3 rounds. In the fourth round knit to the rib preceding the narrowed center rib and narrow that rib as before; then knit to the rib, following the narrowed center rib, and narrow it; also repeat from *, always narrowing in every fourth round at each side of the previous narrowing until all the ribs, including the front center one, are narrowed. After knitting 4 inches more the leg is complete, and you are ready to begin the strap or the foot.

The strap is commonly used on bicycle and golf stockings although some prefer the complete foot. Below we give directions for knitting both.

=_To Knit the Strap._=--Divide the stitches into two parts for the strap, making the division at the center back, and center front ribs. Beginning at the center back rib, * k 1, n, knit across the needle till but 3 stitches are left, sl and b, k 1; turn, purl back across the needle, repeat three times from *. After this do not to sl and b at the end of the needle but continue to narrow at the beginning of the needle each time in knitting across, till the number of stitches is decreased to 16. Then knit the other half of the strap to match, as follows: beginning at the center front rib *k 1, n, knit across the needle till but 3 stitches are left, sl and b, k 1, turn, purl back across the needle, repeat three times from *. After this do not narrow at the beginning of the needle, but continue to sl and b at the end of the needle till the stitches are decreased to 16.

Now fold the right sides of the two parts just knitted together; k 1, then k 2 stitches (one from each needle) together and bind the stitch previously knitted over them; continue till all the stitches are bound off. Work in single crochet once around the edges of the strap to give extra strength.

=_To Knit the Foot._=--Divide the stitches so that there will be 34 stitches on one needle for the heel. Decrease 3 stitches, and keeping the center back stitch in the center of the heel, knit plain on the right side and purl back on the wrong side until there are 15 loops at each side. Then knit across 19 stitches, n, k 1, turn, sl 1, purl back 9 stitches, n, p 1, turn, * sl 1, k across, knitting the stitch following the last narrowing together with the next of the stitches left on the needle; k 1, turn, sl 1, purl back and purl the stitch following the last narrowing together with the next stitch, purl 1; repeat from * until all the stitches on each side of the needle are used.

Pick up the 15 loops on each side of the heel for stitches. Place the stitches of the instep on one needle and the stitches of the sole on two more needles; work to the beginning of the first sole needle, k 1, n; knit across to within 3 stitches of the end of the 2d sole needle, n, k 1; repeat the narrowing in every other round till the number of stitches is decreased by 18. Then k 24 rounds without narrowing, continuing the ribs along the instep. Now knit one round narrowing 7 times across instep. Then knit 2-1/2 inches plain and narrow at the toe, as follows: place half the stitches on the instep needle and the other half on the two sole needles; at the beginning of the instep needle k 1, n, k across to within 3 stitches of the end of the needle, n, k 1; first sole needle k 1, n, knit to within 3 stitches of the end of second sole needle, n, k 1; narrow in this way in every other round until 12 stitches are left on the instep needle and 6 on each of the sole needles.

Bind off in this way, k 1, then knit 2 stitches together (one from the sole and one from the instep needle) and bind the stitch previously knitted over them; continue till all the stitches are bound off.

_Stocking No. 7, Pattern B. Light Brown Mixed Yarn with Olive Green and Dark Brown Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 207; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 1 skein each Nos. 110 and 528.

_Stocking No. 8, Pattern B. Green and Brown Mixed Yarn with Dark Green and Old Purple Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted. Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 200; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 1 skein each Nos. 586 and 676.

_Stocking No. 9, Pattern B. Tan and Brown Mixed Yarn with Dark Green and Dark Red Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 214; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 1 skein each Nos. 586 and 543.

Dealers can furnish all of the above material. See pages 92 and 94.

_Pattern B._

FOR STOCKINGS NOS. 7, 8, AND 9.

NOTICE--_Y_ = Yarn; _Olive_ = Olive Silk, No. 110; _Brown_ = Brown Silk, No. 528.

For knitting Stocking No. 7 follow directions given below.

For knitting Stocking No. 8 use Green Silk where "Brown" is mentioned, and Old Purple Silk where "Olive" is mentioned.

For knitting Stocking No. 9 use Green Silk where "Brown" is mentioned, and Red Silk where "Olive" is mentioned.

The choice of three combinations in different colors of yarn and silk are offered for this pattern. See page 88.

=_To make the Top._=--Cast 160 stitches Y on 4 No. 13 steel needles. P 2, k 2, for =6= rounds;--=7th= and =8th= rounds, k plain;--=9th= and =10th= rounds, k 1 stitch with Brown, 7 with Y, 3 with Olive, 7 with Y, 2 with Brown;--=11th= and =12th= rounds, k 2 Brown, 5 Y, 5 Olive, 5 Y, 3 Brown;--=13th= and =14th= rounds, k 3 Brown, 2 Y, 2 Olive, 1 Y, 3 Olive, 1 Y, 2 Olive, 2 Y, 4 Brown;--=15th= and =16th= rounds, k 3 Brown, 1 Y, 11 Olive, 1 Y, 4 Brown;--=17th= and =18th= rounds, k 3 Brown, 2 Y, 2 Olive, 1 Y, 3 Olive, 1 Y, 2 Olive, 2 Y, 3 Brown, 1 Y;--=19th= and =20th= rounds, k 3 Brown, 5 Y, 3 Olive, 5 Y, 3 Brown, 1 Y;--=21st= and =22d= rounds, k 1 Y, 3 Brown, 3 Y, 5 Olive, 3 Y, 3 Brown, 2 Y;--=23d=, =24th=, and =25th= rounds, k 2 Y, 3 Brown, 1 Y, 2 Olive, 3 Y, 2 Olive, 1 Y, 3 Brown, 3 Y;--=26th= and =27th= rounds, k 3 Y, 3 Brown, 1 Olive, 5 Y, 1 Olive, 3 Brown, 4 Y;--=28th= and =29th= rounds, k 4 Y, 2 Olive, 1 Brown, 5 Y, 1 Brown, 2 Olive, 5 Y;--=30th= and =31st= rounds, k 2 Y, 3 Olive, 1 Y, 2 Brown, 3 Y, 2 Brown, 1 Y, 3 Olive, 3 Y;-=32d= and =33d= rounds, k 1 Y, 3 Olive, 3 Y, 2 Brown, 1 Y, 2 Brown, 3 Y, 3 Olive, 2 Y;--=34th= and =35th= rounds, k 3 Olive, 5 Y, 3 Brown, 5 Y, 3 Olive, 1 Y;--=36th= round, k 2 Olive, 7 Y, 1 Brown, 7 Y, 3 Olive;--=37th= and =38th= rounds, k 1 Olive, 8 Y, 1 Brown, 8 Y, 2 Olive. This ends the decoration.

With yarn knit 10 rounds plain, but in the 10th round narrow 60 stitches, so that there will be 100 stitches on the four needles. Now proceed by directions given for knitting the leg of Pattern A, page 87.

_Stocking No. 10, Pattern C. Brown and Blue Mixed Yarn, with Old Blue and Golden Brown Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 218; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 1 skein each Nos. 794 and 528.

_Stocking No. 11, Pattern C. Green and Brown Mixed Yarn with Dark Green and Old Purple Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 200; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 1 skein each Nos. 676 and 586.

_Stocking No. 12, Pattern C. Light Brown Mixed Yarn with Olive Green and Dark Brown Silk._

_Materials_--1 pair Stockings: Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted, Golf and Cycle Mixture, 2 skeins No. 207; Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk, 1 skein each Nos. 110 and 528.

Dealers can furnish all the above material. See pages 92 and 94.

_Pattern C._

FOR STOCKINGS NOS. 10, 11, AND 12.

NOTICE--_Y_ = Yarn; _Brown_ = Brown Silk; _Blue_ = Blue Silk.

For knitting Stocking No. 10 follow directions given below.

For knitting Stocking No. 11 use Green Silk where "Brown" is mentioned, and Purple Silk where "Blue" is mentioned.

For knitting Stocking No. 12 use Dark Brown Silk where "Brown" is mentioned, and Green Silk where "Blue" is mentioned.

The choice of three combinations in different colors of yarn and silk are offered for this pattern. See above and page 89.

Cast on 136 stitches Y and knit as follows: Rounds =1= to =4=, k 2, p 2 Y;--=5th= round, p Y;--=6th= round, k 4 Y, 4 Brown;--=7th= round, k 2 together Y, k 3 Y, 4 Brown, 4 Y, 4 Brown, and repeat 4 Y, 4 Brown all the way around;--=8th= round, k 1 Brown, 4 Y, 3 Brown;--=9th= round, k 2 Brown, 4 Y, 2 Brown;--=10th= round, k Y;--=11th= round, p Y;--=12th= round, k Y and increase 1 stitch;--=13th= round, k 9 Y, 6 Blue, 2 Y;--=14th= round, k 8 Y, 2 Brown, 6 Blue, 1 Y;--=15th= round, k 7 Y, 4 Brown, 6 Blue;--=16th= round, k 1 Blue, 5 Y, 6 Brown, 5 Blue;--=17th= round, k 2 Blue, 3 Y, 6 Brown, 2 Y, 4 Blue;--=18th= round, k 3 Blue, 1 Y, 6 Brown, 4 Y, 3 Blue;--=19th= round, k 3 Blue, 6 Brown, 6 Y, 2 Blue;--=20th= round, k 2 Blue, 6 Brown, 8 Y, 1 Blue;--=21st= round, 1 Blue, 6 Brown, 10 Y;--=22d= round, 1 Brown, 6 Blue, 10 Y;--=23d= round, 2 Brown, 6 Blue, 8 Y, 1 Brown;--=24th= round, 3 Brown, 6 Blue, 6 Y, 2 Brown;--=25th= round, 3 Brown, 1 Y, 6 Blue, 4 Y, 3 Brown;--=26th= round, 2 Brown, 3 Y, 6 Blue, 2 Y, 4 Brown;--=27th= round, 1 Brown, 5 Y, 6 Blue, 5 Brown;--=28th= round, 7 Y, 4 Blue, 6 Brown;--=29th= round, 8 Y, 2 Blue, 6 Brown, 1 Y;--=30th= round, k 9 Y, 6 Brown, 2 Y;--=31st= round, k Y;----=32d= round, k Y;--=33d= round, purl Y;--=34th= round, k 4 Y, 4 Brown;--=35th= round, increase 1 Y, k 3 Y, 4 Brown, * 4 Y, 4 Brown and repeat from *;--=36th= round, k 3 Y, 4 Brown, 1 Y;--=37th= round, k 2 Y, 4 Brown, 2 Y;--=38th= round, k Y;--=39th= round, purl Y. This ends the decoration.

With yarn knit 10 rounds plain, but in the 10th round narrow 37 stitches, so that there will be 100 stitches on the four needles. Turn the work _inside out_, and proceed by directions given for knitting leg and strap or foot of Pattern A, page 87.

_For Beginners in Needlework._

_Corticelli Color Card._

To obtain the greatest benefit from using this book one should have a Corticelli Color Card, showing the 325 different colors in which Corticelli Filo Silk is made. With this card you can see at a glance the exact colors of silk called for in the instructions. We will send a Corticelli Color Card to any address for 12 cents in stamps.

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_To Teachers of Art Needlework._

Teachers of Art Needlework who are pleased with this book and wish information regarding our goods are invited to write for prices or samples. Our line of stamped linens is large, and varied enough to suit all tastes, and we are constantly issuing new designs. We have the helps such as every teacher wants for her pupils, instruction books, Color Cards, Colored Flower Plates, etc., and we think our co-operation cannot fail to increase your business. Feel at liberty to write us at any time. Questions gladly answered.

Any teacher may have her name added to our Teachers' List (see above) upon filling out a blank giving name and address, experience, usual prices charged for lessons, and other necessary information. Copies of this blank will be sent free on application. Address

NONOTUCK SILK COMPANY, BRIDGE ST., FLORENCE, MASS.

To Obtain the Ready Stamped Linens and Corticelli Silk.

All designs shown in this book, as well as Corticelli Wash Silk for embroidering them, can be obtained from dry goods stores or fancy goods stores ready stamped on good quality round thread bleached linen. If merchants do not have these stamped linens in stock they will order them for you if you specially request them to do so. If one should refuse, try another dealer, or write direct to us, giving the dealer's name, and we will give you the name of a dealer in your vicinity from whom you can purchase what you want.

The above remarks apply to all doilies, centerpieces, tea cloths, tray cloths, and stamped linens for photograph frames, as well as to the yarn and silk required for knitting bicycle and golf stockings.

Be particular to see that you get the exact patterns illustrated in this book. Most dealers keep them. In any case it will pay you to insist upon having these original patterns and Corticelli Silk in order to take advantage of the treatment of the designs given herein. We will not hold ourselves responsible for failure if other material, either linen or silk, than that called for in the instructions is used for any design.

We shall be glad to estimate the cost of stamped linen and silk for any design shown in the book. Please inclose a 2 cent stamp for reply.

=The Imperial Passepartout Frame=, described on page 69, is sold by nearly all dealers in fancy goods and embroidery materials. If your local dealers do not keep these frames, and decline to order one for you, we will give you the name of a dealer who will supply you.

=The Corticelli Doily Book=, described on page 75, can be obtained in the same manner as the Imperial Passepartout Frame.

_Caution in Washing Art Embroideries._

While we guarantee the dyes used for Corticelli Wash Silk are fast in color when ordinary care is taken in the laundrying, we cannot be held responsible for the result when even so small a quantity as a single skein of some other kind of silk has been used in connection with Corticelli Wash Silk to embroider any design. Needleworkers should use the greatest caution in this particular and avoid taking any chances.

In the washing be careful to use a good soap, like the Ivory, for instance, which is always satisfactory. "Washing powders," liquids, or chemicals of any nature should be let severely alone. Before beginning read the article by Mrs. Wilson on "To Wash Embroidered Linens," page 6. Mrs. Wilson gives some valuable suggestions which all our readers will be glad to profit by.

SPRINGFIELD PRINTING AN BINDING COMPANY.

_For a Christmas Gift_

Nothing is more appropriate
than a pair of genuine

_Florence Silk Mittens_,

Or a pair of

_Florence Silk Baby's Socks_.

If your dealer will not supply you,
write direct to the NONOTUCK SILK
COMPANY, Bridge St., Florence, Mass.

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Send for our "Mitten Circular,"
free. It tells all about the different
patterns and sizes. Write for it to-day.

_Florence Silk Underwear
... For Men and Women._

Silk is a non-conductor of heat.
Silk Underwear is healthful and hygienic.
No irritation, but perfect protection and comfort.
Soft and agreeable to the skin.
Especially desirable for ladies and invalids.

Send for samples and price list.

_NONOTUCK SILK COMPANY, Bridge St., Florence, Mass._

_Corticelli Bicycle and Golf Silk._

SPECIAL KNITTING

Bicycle and Golf Silk.]

Made expressly for knitting the fancy tops of Bicycle and Golf Stockings. In combination with yarn the effect is very handsome. It is dyed in the following colors, which are guaranteed fast:

No. 110, Olive Green.
No. 528, Brown.
No. 529, Dark Brown.
No. 543, Dark Red.
No. 586, Dark Green.
No. 678, Old Purple.
No. 794, Old Blue.

Put up in one-half ounce skeins. Sold by dry goods merchants generally.

_Nonotuck Silk Company, Bridge St., Florence, Mass._

_Corticelli_

_Domestic Cord Edge Braid._

This braid makes a perfect edge, giving the dress a handsome and substantial finish. It is a =_SKIRT PROTECTOR_=, and one adapted to all kinds of weather.

It is made in two sizes, wide and narrow, and is furnished in colors to match the latest dress goods.

ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT.

_FREE!_

_The Best,
Most Authentic
Knitting Manual_

For using Worsted and Woolen Yarns of all kinds. Fully illustrated, 210 pages.

... Send 3 inside tickets taken from Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted and 7c in stamps to cover postage on book.

_Address,
Fleisher's Worsted Works,
Philadelphia, Pa._

_Fleisher's German Knitting Worsted,
Spanish, Saxony, Flosses,
Germantown, Etc._

Fleisher's yarns contain half again as many yards to the pound as any other brand. They last longer and wear better. The black and all colors are guaranteed absolutely fast.

_See that the name "FLEISHER'S" is on every hank._

_Embroidery Hoops_

_(Sizes 4, 5, 6, 7 inch.)_

"THE QUEEN."
(Pat'd)
Sample, any size, 15c,
postpaid.
]

THE "QUEEN" REQUIRES NO WINDING,

the cushioned elastic spring band gives a uniform pressure all the way round and holds a light or heavy fabric tightly and with equal firmness.

MRS. EMMA HAYWOOD, =of the "Ladies' Home Journal,"
writes=:--"I consider your 'QUEEN' Embroidery Hoop a great
advance on the old-fashioned Hoops. It holds the material firmly
without injury."

TRADE
Special S/S Select
MARK
]

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_The "Special-Select" Hoops_

are made of selected wood, lathe turned with rounded edges and smoothly finished. Perfectly true in circle and will never warp out of shape. This style of hoop requires slight winding.

Sample, any size, by mail, 10 cents.

Address, GIBBS MFG. CO., (Dept. B) CANTON, OHIO.

PAYSON'S INDELIBLE INK.

_"Payson's" has been A HOUSEHOLD WORD for over 60 years._

It is still "the Oldest and the Best."

Received Highest Award, Medal and Diploma, Centennial,
Philadelphia, 1876, and World's Fair, Chicago, 1893.

SOLD BY ALL BOOK, DRUG, AND FANCY GOODS STORES.

Corticelli Crochet and Knitting Silk.

Famous for its high lustre, even size, great strength, and absolutely fast dye. Its good qualities are already known to our readers. It is the best silk made for crocheting. Made in two sizes:

No. 300 (coarse) is the more popular size for all kinds of crochet work. Dyed in a great variety of colors which are guaranteed fast.

No. 500 (fine) furnished in Black and shades of White only. Each ball contains 1/2 oz. of pure silk.

Sold by Dry Goods Dealers and Merchants Generally.

Florence Knitting and Crochet Silk.

Strictly pure. Suitable for knitting mittens, stockings, and other articles of wearing apparel which require washing. The soft finish of this silk makes the work of knitting easy. It is equally desirable for crochet work. Made in two sizes:

No. 300, coarse, and No. 500, fine. Made in a great variety of colors. Each ball contains 1/2 oz. of silk.

Sold by Dry Goods Dealers and Merchants Generally.

CORTICELLI

Filo Silk,
Persian Floss,
Roman Floss,
Rope Floss,
Etching Silk,
EE Embroidery Silk,
Lace Embroidery Silk,

All
Fast
Color.

For Decorative Needlework Use ...

_"CORTICELLI"
WASH SILK._

SMOOTH IN WORKING,
BRILLIANT IN LUSTRE,
PERFECT IN SHADING,
FAST IN COLOR.

_Made in Over 325 Colors._

Send us six 2-cent stamps for Cortical Color Card, showing all the shades.

"CORTICELLI" on the label of each skein is a guarantee that the
Silk will wash.

Three Things to Remember.

=1st.= To get the most benefit from using this book you should have a "_Corticelli Color Card_," showing the 325 different shades in which Corticelli Filo Silk is made. With one of these Color Cards you can see at a glance the _exact colors_ of silk called for in the instructions given in this book. We will send a _Corticelli Color Card_ to any address for 12 cents in stamps.

=2nd.= If you are pleased with this book, the designs and Colored Plates, you can do us a great favor by showing it to your friends. They may want to send for one like it. We will be glad to send a copy to any address on receipt of 10 cents.

=3rd.= We published no book for 1897. Please don't ask us for one. From 1887 to 1896 we published FLORENCE HOME NEEDLEWORK. These back numbers can still be obtained. Price 6 cents each. See page 4.

NONOTUCK SILK COMPANY,

BRIDGE ST., FLORENCE, MASS.

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| P.26. '653, 654, 729 5.', changed '729 5' to '729.5.' |
| P.45. 'with 678, 655.7, 616 5.' changed '616 5' to '616.5.' |
| P.49. 'and other dark', changed 'other' to 'others'. |
| P.63. 'with 636, 655 7.', changed '655 7' to '655.7.' |
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