Chapter V: Stripe Pattern Bag

Cast on six stitches for each pattern.

_First round_--turn the silk round the needle, pearl three; bring the silk forward, slip one; knit two together, pass the slip-stitch over them.--Repeat.

_Second, Third, and Fourth rounds_--alternately pearl three and knit three.

Commence again, as at first round.

A Bag, with Black or Garnet Beads.

No. 20 needles, eight skeins of netting silk, and four bunches of beads, including those for the fringe, will be required.

Thread half a bunch of beads on a skein of claret netting silk, and cast on eighty-eight stitches.

_First and second rows_--plain knitting, without beads.

_Third row_--slip one; knit one with a bead; knit one.--Repeat the same, alternately, to the end of the row.

Repeat from first row, eighty-four times. Observe at the commencement of every row to make a slip-stitch.

Join up the two sides, leaving an opening at the top, and finish with two bars and a gold chain. A fringe of the garnet beads, with gold points, is the prettiest trimming. It should have a stiff lining.

Knitted Fringe.

This may be made of any sized wool or cotton, according to the purpose for which it is required; it may also be _spaced_ with two or more colours, working alternately six rows in each.

Cast on eight stitches.

Knit two; bring the wool forward, knit two together; knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two together; knit one.

When a sufficient number of rows are knitted to form the length of fringe desired,--

Cast off five stitches, leaving three to unravel for the fringe.

With four-thread fleecy, No. 10 needles may be used.

Vandyke Border.

This border is generally knitted in cotton, and may be used for muslin curtains, for knitted or netted fish napkins, and for "tidies" for the backs of chairs, or ends of sofas.

Cast on seven stitches, on No. 17 needles.

_First and second rows_--plain knitting.

_Third row_--slip one; knit two; turn over, knit two together; turn over twice, knit two together.

_Fourth row_--bring the thread forward, knit two; pearl one; knit two; turn over, knit two together; knit one.

_Fifth row_--slip one; knit two; turn over, knit two together; knit four.

_Sixth row_--knit six; turn over, knit two together; knit one.

_Seventh row_--slip one; knit two; turn over, knit two together; turn over twice, knit two together; turn over twice, knit two together.

_Eighth row_--knit two; pearl one; knit two; pearl one; knit two; turn over, knit two together; knit one.

_Ninth row_--slip one; knit two; turn over, knit two together; turn over twice, knit two together; turn over twice, knit two together; turn over twice, knit two together.

_Tenth row_--knit two; pearl one; knit two; pearl one; knit two; pearl one; knit two; turn over, knit two together; knit one.

_Eleventh row_--slip one; knit two; turn over, knit two together; knit nine.

_Twelfth row_--cast off all but seven; knit four; turn over, knit two together; knit one.

This finishes the first vandyke.--Commence again, as at third row.

A warm Half-square Shawl.

Four-thread fleecy, or eight-thread Zephyr fleecy, of two colours, say rose and white.--No. 8 needles.

Cast on one stitch, rose colour, and increase at the beginning of every other row, until there are ten stitches on the needle. In the next row--knit seven stitches for the border, which is throughout in plain knitting; join on the white wool, and pearl three, increasing on the last stitch.

In the next row--bring the wool forward, slip one; knit two, pass the slipped stitch over them; knit the remaining white stitch plain; knit the seven stitches for the border, twisting the two colours in the changing of them.

In the next row--knit the seven stitches for the border; pearl the white, increasing at the end as before.

Repeat the two last rows, which comprise the whole pattern, until the shawl is of the required size, and finish with the plain knitted border, to correspond with the other side.

N.B. In the fancy row of the white, when uneven stitches occur at the end of the row, they are to be knitted plain.

A warm Double Knitted Scarf, in Two Colours.

Cast on thirty-six stitches in blue six-thread fleecy.--No. 2 needles.

_First row_--bring the wool forward, slip one; pass the wool back, knit one, turning the wool twice round the needle.--Repeat to the end of the row.

Each succeeding row is the same, observing that the knit-stitch always comes over the slip-stitch.

It will require seven rows of blue, seven of white, seven of blue, thirty-eight of white, seven of blue, seven of white, and seven of blue.

Cast off and draw up the ends. Finish with blue and white tassels.

A Border for a Shawl or Quilt.

This border should be knitted separate, with the same sized needles and wool as the shawl or quilt, and afterwards sewn on.

Cast on any even number of stitches.

_First row_--Bring the wool forward, knit two together.

_Second row_--plain knitting.

Repeat these two rows alternately.

Raised Knitting for a Shawl.

Two No. 19 and one No. 13 needles should be used.

Cast on any even number of stitches, that may be required, with German wool.

_First row_--with the small needle, alternately make one stitch, and knit two stitches together.

_Second row_--plain knitting, with large needle.

_Third row_--plain knitting, with small needle.

_Fourth row_--pearl knitting, with small needle.

Repeat, from the first row.

This kind of knitting is also well adapted for hoods, muffs, cuffs, etc. It is very pretty for a shawl in stripes,--knitting three patterns alternately of each colour. For a shawl, one yard and a half square, about three hundred and sixty stitches would be required.

A Russian Shawl, in Brioche Stitch.

German wool.--No. 9 needles.

For a shawl one yard and a half square, about three hundred and sixty stitches will be required.--Five shades each, of two different colours, turned back, with the lightest in the centre, knitting two rows of each shade, look very well.--The following are good colours,--scarlet and stone colour,--blue and brown,--lilac and red brown,--lilac and white.

The Brioche-stitch is simply--bring the wool forward, slip one; knit two together.

A light Stitch for a Shawl.

Three-thread fleecy.--No. 10 needles.

Cast on any even number of stitches.--Bring the wool forward, knit two together, alternately, to the end of the row. Every row is the same.

Star Pattern Shawl, in Two Colours.

Cast on four stitches in blue Zephyr wool, or four-thread fleecy.--No. 6 needles.

_First row_--bring the wool forward, knit one,--(these two stitches form the increase, and therefore are _not_ to be _repeated_); bring the wool forward, slip one; knit two, pass the slip-stitch over them.--Repeat the same to the end of the row.

_Second row_--pearl knitting in claret.

_Third row_--the same as first,--in blue.

_Fourth row_--the same as second,--in claret.

Repeat these rows alternately, in blue and claret, until there are one hundred and eighty stitches on the needle; cast off, and finish with a netted fringe.

As the increasing adds an irregular stitch, some rows will have one, and others two knitted stitches, at their commencement.

Barege Knitting for Shawls.

Commence with any number of stitches that may be divided by three.--No. 4 needles, finest _Lady Betty's_ wool.--Knit one plain row.

_Second row_--bring the wool forward, knit three; bring the wool forward, knit three together, taking them off at the back.

_Third row_--pearl knitting.

_Fourth row_--bring the wool forward, knit three together, taking them off at the back; bring the wool forward, knit three.

_Fifth row_--pearl knitting.

Repeat from the second row.

When a pattern, in one or more colours, is to be introduced, break off the ground colour, and fasten on the colour next to be used, in the following manner.--Having made a slip knot in the end of the wool, pass it on the needle in the left hand: twist the end of the coloured wool and that of the ground, together,--knit, in plain knitting, the stitches required for the pattern, then fasten off, by making a loop, and commence again with the ground colour,--fastening on again as above. Any number of colours may thus be introduced, to form flowers or other patterns, which, however, are always to be done in plain knitting.

A Shetland Knitted Scarf.

Commence with the pattern for the border, by casting on one hundred stitches for the width of the scarf.--No. 7 needles, and four-thread embroidery, or _Lady Betty's_ wool.

_First row_--knit two stitches together, four times; bring the wool forward, knit one, eight times; knit two stitches together, four times; pearl one.--Repeat to the end of the row.

_Second row_--pearl knitting.

_Third row_--plain knitting.

_Fourth row_--pearl knitting.

Repeat from the first row, until the pattern be about fourteen inches deep. Commence the centre as follows:--working one row of pearl knitting, before the pattern commences.

_First row_--bring the wool forward, slip one; knit one, pass the slip stitch over it; knit one; pearl one.--Repeat to the end of the row.

_Second and following rows_--repeat the first,--every row being alike.

If the wool be split, it exactly imitates the Shetland wool. In splitting, the wool will frequently break; but this is not important, as by laying the ends contrariwise, and twisting them together, a few stitches may be so knit, that the joins are not perceptible.

Both ends of the scarf are to be made alike, by reversing the knitting of the border. They may be finished with a tied, knitted, or netted fringe, of the same wool, without splitting, or of fine German wool.

Shetland Pattern for a Shawl.

This should be worked in _Lady Betty's_ wool, or four-thread embroidery fleecy, with No. 6 or 8 needles.

Cast on any number of stitches that may be divided by six.

_First row_--bring the wool forward, knit one; bring the wool forward, knit one;--slip one; knit two together, pass the slip-stitch over them; knit one.

_Second row_--pearl knitting.

_Third row_--bring the wool forward, knit three; bring the wool forward, slip one; knit two together, pass the slip-stitch over them.

_Fourth row_--pearl knitting.

_Fifth row_--knit one; slip one; knit two together, pass the slip-stitch over them; knit one; bring the wool forward, knit one; bring the wool forward.

_Sixth row_--pearl knitting.

_Seventh row_--slip one; knit two together, pass the slip-stitch over them; bring the wool forward, knit three; bring the wool forward.

_Eighth row_--pearl knitting.

N.B. There are to be two plain stitches at the beginning and end of each row, to form an edge.

Other Patterns for Shawls.

With fine Shetland, or _Lady Betty's_ wool, and No. 10 needles, most beautiful shawls may be knitted from the Leaf and Trellis Pattern (page 36), Point Pattern (page 42), Scotch Pattern (page 44), or Lace Pattern (page 47).

Double Diamond Stitch for a Quilt.

This is prettiest in stripes of about five inches in width, in any two colours.

Cast on any number of stitches that can be divided by three, allowing two over, for a stitch at each end of the row.

_First row_--plain knitting.

_Second row_--slip one;(a) bring the wool forward, slip one; knit two together.--Repeat from (a).--Plain knit the last stitch.

_Third row_--slip one; knit one; the next stitch is a double stitch (that is,--a stitch and a loop)--knit the stitch and slip the loop;--continue to knit the stitch and slip the loop, to the end of the row.

_Fourth row_--commence again, as at second row.

In every other _second_ row, there will be a double stitch after the first one,--this is to be knitted without bringing the wool forward. All the other stitches are to be knitted the same as before.

N.B. The last stitch of every row is to be knitted plain.

A Quilt.

This may be knitted as a Baby's Quilt, or it may be done in small squares for a large Quilt.--Eight-thread Zephyr fleecy.--No. 6 needles.

Cast on any number of stitches that can be divided by three,--for a square of six inches, say forty-five; for a Baby's Quilt, two hundred and thirty-one.

_First row_--slip one; knit two, taken together in the front;(a) turn the wool round the needle, and bring it again in front; slip one; knit two together.--Repeat from (a).

Every row is alike.

N.B. The two last stitches at the end of the row are to be--the first pearled,--the second knitted.

A light and warm Counterpane.

Six-thread fleecy in two colours--say blue and white; or, what is preferable, German quilt wool--Needles No. 2, pointed at both ends.

Cast on any number of stitches in blue.

_First row_--plain knitting, turning the wool twice round the needle.

_Second row_--join on the white wool, knit one; knit two together, turning the wool twice round the needle;--continue knitting two together, and turning the wool twice round the needle, to the end of the row, but plain knit the last stitch.

_Third row_--commence at the other end of the needle; knit two stitches taken together in front, twisting the wool twice round the needle.

_Fourth row_--white,--knit one; knit two together, turning the wool twice round the needle; knit one.

_Fifth row_--commence again as at third row.

Cross Stitch Pattern for a Quilt.

Two colours,--say gold colour and white.--No. 3 needles, pointed at both ends.--Cast on any number of stitches.

_First row_--white,--knit one plain stitch, turning the wool twice round the needle.--Repeat to the end of the row.

_Second row_--gold colour,--joining on the colour where the last row of white commenced;--knit one plain stitch, turning the wool once round the needle; knit the long stitch and the one that was knitted in the last row together, turning the wool twice round the needle.--Repeat to the end of the row,--when one stitch will be left, which is to be knitted the same as the plain stitch at the beginning of the row.

_Third row_--white,--knit two together, taken in the front, turning the wool twice round the needle.--Repeat to the end of the row.

_Fourth row_--gold colour,--the same as the third,--knitting one plain stitch at the commencement of the row, and one plain stitch at the end of the row, twisting the wool once round the needle.

_Fifth row_--white,--knit two together, twisting the wool twice round the needle.--Repeat to the end of the row.

_Sixth row_--Commence again, as at second row.

It may be as well to remark, that two rows are knitted at the back, and two at the front.

Another Quilt.

This should be knitted in stripes of six inches in width.--Cast on any number of stitches that may be divided by three;--German quilt wool.--No. 1 needles.

_First row_--bring the wool forward, slip one; knit two, pass the slip-stitch over them.--Repeat.

_Second row_--pearl knitting.

_Third row_--knit two, before the pattern is commenced, that the holes may come in a diagonal direction.

_Fourth row_--pearl knitting.

_Fifth row_--same as third.

A Quilt, or Couvre-Pied, in squares.

This may be worked with Zephyr fleecy,--No. 9 needles, each piece being about three and a half inches square. Every square is worked in two colours,--as blue and white; lilac and white; gold colour and white; green and white; etc. These pieces are afterwards to be joined together, arranging them, according to their several colours. Each square, however, if preferred, may be worked the same. The following directions are for a square in green and white:--

_First row_--bring the wool forward, knit one,--in green. Work _five_ more _rows_, in the same manner, when there should be seven stitches on the needle.

_Seventh row_--bring the wool forward, knit two,--in green; join on the white,--knit three;--join on another length of green,--knit two.

_Eighth row_--bring the green wool forward, knit two; pearl three, white; knit three, green.

_Ninth, and Tenth rows_--knit to the end of each row, with green, increasing at the beginning, as before.

_Eleventh row_--bring the wool forward, knit two, green; knit seven, white; knit two, green.

_Twelfth row_--bring the wool forward, knit two, green; pearl seven, white; knit three, green.

_Thirteenth, and Fourteenth rows_--knit to the end of each row, with green, increasing, as before.

_Fifteenth row_--bring the wool forward, knit two, green; knit eleven, white; knit two, green.

_Sixteenth row_--bring the wool forward, knit two, green; pearl eleven, white; knit three, green.

_Seventeenth, and Eighteenth rows_--same as thirteenth and fourteenth.--There should now be nineteen stitches on the needle,--one half of the square being completed. The decreasing then commences as follows:--

_Nineteenth row_--slip one, knit two together, knit one, green; knit eleven, white; knit four green.

_Twentieth row_--slip one, knit two together, knit one, green; pearl eleven, white; knit three, green.

_Twenty-first, and twenty-second rows_--green--decreasing at the beginning of each row.

_Twenty-third row_--slip one, knit two together, knit one, green; knit seven, white; knit four, green.

_Twenty-fourth row_--slip one, knit two together, knit one, green; pearl seven, white; knit three, green.

_Twenty-fifth, and twenty-sixth rows_--green,--decreasing, as before.

_Twenty-seventh row_--slip one, knit two together, knit one, green; knit three, white; knit four, green.

_Twenty-eighth row_--slip one, knit two together, knit one, green; pearl three, white; knit three, green.

The white is now done with. The square is to be finished with plain rows of green,--decreasing, at the commencement of each.

A Cover for an Air Pillow.

Cast eighty stitches on each of three needles, No. 9.--Three-thread fleecy.

_First round_--bring the wool forward, knit one.--Repeat.

_Second round_--slip one; knit one, pass the slip stitch over it.--Repeat.

Repeat the first and second rounds, alternately.

A Baby's Hood.

Four-thread _Lady Betty's_ wool,--pink and white may be used. Eight needles will be required, viz. four No. 25, two No. 18, and two, each one inch in circumference.

Cast on eighty-two stitches, with pink, No. 18 needles,--knit four plain rows.

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Repeat the last four rows, six times.--There will now be thirty-six rows from the commencement.

Cast sixteen more stitches on the same needle, to form the piece at the back.--Repeat six more rows of the pattern.--Knit two plain rows in pink;--then, divide the stitches on three No. 25 needles, to form a round,--as a commencement for the crown.

Knit _three_ plain _rounds._

_Fourth round_--bring the wool forward, knit two together.--Repeat.

_Fifth round_--knit two together; knit twelve.--Repeat.

_Sixth round_--knit two together; knit eleven.--Repeat.

_Seventh round_--knit two together; knit ten.--Repeat.

_Eighth round_--plain knitting.

_Ninth round_--bring the wool forward, knit two together.--Repeat.

_Tenth round_--knit nine; knit two together.--Repeat.

_Eleventh round_--knit eight; knit two together.--Repeat.

_Twelfth round_--knit seven; knit two together.--Repeat.

_Thirteenth round_--plain knitting.

_Fourteenth round_--bring the wool forward, knit two together.--Repeat.

_Fifteenth round_--knit two together; knit eight.--Repeat.

_Sixteenth round_--knit two together; knit seven.--Repeat.

_Seventeenth round_--knit two together; knit six.--Repeat.

_Eighteenth round_--plain knitting.

_Nineteenth round_--bring the wool forward, knit two together.--Repeat.

_Twentieth round_--knit eight; knit two together.--Repeat.

_Twenty-first round_--knit seven; knit two together.--Repeat.

_Twenty-second round_--knit six; knit two together.--Repeat.

_Twenty-third round_--plain knitting.

_Twenty-fourth round_--bring the wool forward, knit two together.--Repeat.

_Twenty-fifth round_--knit two together; knit five.--Repeat.

_Twenty-sixth round_--knit two together; knit four.--Repeat.

_Twenty-seventh round_--knit two together; knit three.--Repeat.

_Twenty-eighth round_--plain knitting.

The crown is now finished; it is to be drawn up with a needle and wool.

The opening at the back must be sewn up; and a band, corresponding with the plain knitting in front, is to be formed by raising fifty-six stitches in pink, and knitting three plain rows, with the No. 18 needles. Then, with white, cast sixteen stitches on the same needle, and knit seventy-two stitches; cast on sixteen stitches, and knit three rows of eighty-eight stitches. In the next row,--bring the wool forward, knit two together. Knit six plain rows.

With the large needles, form the ruff, by knitting two rows in white, and two in pink; then, work twenty-two rows--knitting four rows in white, and two in pink, alternately. Cast off, and sew it, so as to form a very loose double ruff round the throat.

For the front of the hood, raise eighty-two stitches, and, with the No. 18 needles, knit one plain row. Then, with the large needles,--knit two plain rows in white; two in pink; and four in white. Cast off.--This, when sewn double, finishes the borders of the hood. It is to be drawn, with ribbon, at the back and front.

A Baby's Sock.

Cast on twenty-eight stitches in _pink_ German wool.--No. 19 needles.

Knit six turns, increasing a stitch at each row, to form the toe and heel.

Knit six more turns, increasing a stitch at one end only, for the toe.

Cast off thirty stitches on another needle;--knit the remaining sixteen stitches, for eighteen turns, and cast them off on another needle.

With _white_,--pick up the thirty pink stitches;--knit three plain rows;--in the next row, bring the wool forward, knit two together.

Knit three plain rows; leave sixteen stitches on the needle, and repeat the pattern in white, across the instep, seven times, which is afterwards to be sewn to the pink knitting for the toe.

Cast on sixteen stitches in white,--to correspond with the other side.

Knit two plain rows;--in the next, bring the wool forward, knit two together,--the whole length of the row;--knit one plain row in pink, taking up the stitches that were cast off for the toe. This side of the shoe is to be made to correspond with the other, by decreasing instead of increasing.--The shoe and the white in the instep will now be finished.

Pick up the stitches both of the shoe and instep;--knit three plain turns. Take a larger needle,--bring the wool forward, knit two together, forming the holes to pass the ribbon through.

Knit three plain turns with the small needle. In the next row, bring the wool forward, knit two together.

Knit three plain rows. In the next,--bring the wool forward, knit two together; repeat the same, until the sock be of the height desired.--Cast off very loosely.

Another Baby's Sock.

Four-thread fleecy, or four-thread _Lady Betty's_ wool.--No. 11 needles.

Cast on twenty-six stitches.

_First row_--pearl two; knit two; alternately, to the end of the row.

_Second row_--knit two; pearl two.

_Third row_--Pearl two; knit two.

_Fourth row_--Pearl knitting.

Repeat the above four rows, twelve times,--making altogether fifty-two rows--but, in the fifty-second row, pearl fourteen stitches only, and cast off the remaining twelve stitches. Then,--

Raise fourteen stitches, pearling them at the same time, at the commenced end, leaving twelve, to correspond with those cast off at the other end. Repeat the four rows, as before, three times,--making in all twelve rows. Fasten off, by drawing up these stitches with a needle and wool, to form the toe, and sew up the shoe at the sole.

Twenty-seven stitches are now to be raised at the top of the shoe, round the leg; then,--alternately pearl one row, and knit one row, for five rows, and cast off.--This forms a finish to the top. The shoe is to be laced across with ribbon.

A Baby's Stocking.

Cast on twenty-three stitches in brown,--No. 18 needles, and knit six turns,--increasing one stitch at each end, for the toe and heel.

Knit six turns, increasing one stitch only, at the toe. There will now be forty-one stitches on the needle. Cast off twenty-five stitches, and knit the remaining sixteen stitches, for eighteen turns. One side of the shoe and instep will now be made.

Cast on twenty-five stitches, and work the other side of the shoe to correspond.

Pick up the stitches, with white, across the instep. Knit two turns, catching in one loop of the sides of the shoe, in each row, to join them together.

Knit one turn in brown; two in white; one in brown; two in white; and one in brown.--The shoe and instep will now be finished.

Pick up the stitches of the shoe, on each side of the piece which forms the instep. There should now be forty stitches on the needle.

Knit seven turns in white; then, eighteen turns, increasing a stitch at the beginning and end of every other turn. Knit three plain turns; then eighteen turns,--decreasing one stitch in every other turn, at the beginning and end.

Forty stitches will now be found on the needle. Knit and pearl two, alternately, for five turns. Knit two plain rows. Knit one row in red; then, cast off loosely.

The shoe is to be sewn up into its shape, and the stocking closed up.

A Carriage Boot.

Two colours,--say blue and claret,--four, or six-thread fleecy,--Needles No. 6.

Cast seventeen stitches on each of three needles, with claret; pearl six rounds, knit five rounds.--Then,--

With blue,--knit one round, pearl one round, alternately, for six rounds.

With claret,--repeat the last six rounds.

Repeat the two last stripes, twice. Then,--

From the first needle,--knit fourteen stitches, with claret; join on the blue; knit twenty-three, leaving fourteen stitches (claret), corresponding with the other side, on the third needle; then, turn back and knit five rows, slipping the first stitch at the commencement of each row.

Repeat the last stripe, three times; first--with claret, second--with blue, third--with claret.

In the next three stripes of the alternate colours, knit two together at the commencement, and end, of every third row. Then,--knit one stripe (claret), knitting two together at the commencement of each row. Cast off.--This finishes the front of the boot.

Commence again at the fourteen claret stitches that were left on the first needle,--knit these, and cast on another thirty-six stitches in claret; knit six plain rows.--In the next row, knit two together, at the commencement. Knit nine more rows, knitting two together at the commencement of every other row.--In the next four rows,--knit two together at the commencement of each row.--This completes the first half of the foot.

Knit the fourteen remaining stitches on the third needle, casting on thirty-six stitches, as before, and finish the other half of the foot in the same manner.

The two halves of the foot are then to be sewn together, and the foot sewn to the front of the boot.

A double-knitted Night-Sock.

Cast on eighty-eight stitches in white, four or six-thread fleecy.--No. 3 needles.

N.B. In every row the first stitch is to be slipped;--the last stitch is to be plain knitted.

_First row_--plain knitting.

_Second row_--knit one, pass the wool forward; slip one, pass the wool back.--Repeat.

Repeat the second row, twenty-eight times.

_Thirty-first row_--knit sixty-two stitches, the same as second row; then,--knit two together, to the end of the row.

_Thirty-second row_--cast off twenty-five stitches; knit thirty-eight stitches, same as second row; cast off remaining twenty-five stitches.

Knit nineteen rows, the same as second row.

_Fifty-second row_--slip one; knit two together; knit fourteen stitches, the same as second row; knit two together; knit the remaining stitches, the same as second row.

_Fifty-third row_--repeat the last.

_Fifty-fourth row_--slip one; knit two together; knit the remaining stitches, the same as second row.

Repeat the last row, seven times.

_Sixty-second row_--slip one; knit two together; knit eight stitches, the same as second row; knit two together; knit the remaining stitches, the same as second row.

_Sixty-third row_--repeat the last.

Knit three rows, the same as second row.

Draw up the stitches for the toe, and sew up the back and front.

A Frileuse or Neck Tippet.

Cast on thirty stitches, with double German wool.--Needles, one inch and three quarters in circumference.

Plain knit thirty rows, slipping the first stitch of every row.--Cast off loosely.

Tie with cords and small tassels.

Wheel pattern for Tidies, etc.

_Flax knitting thread_, No. 10.--Needles, No. 18. Cast on any number of stitches that can be divided by ten.

_First row_--knit one; bring the thread forward, knit three; slip one; knit two together, pass the slip-stitch over them; knit three; bring the thread forward.--Repeat.

_Second row_--plain knitting.

Repeat these two rows, alternately.

Knitted Coral.

Cast on four stitches, with fine flat scarlet worsted braid, No. 19 needles.

Plain knitting, but slipping the first stitch of every row.

Hints on Knitting.

A plain stitch at the beginning of each row, commonly called an _edge stitch_, is a great improvement in most instances, as it makes an uniform edge, and the pattern is kept more even at its commencement. In most knitting, the edge-stitch is slipped.

It is easiest to learn to knit, by holding the wool over the fingers of the left hand; the position of the hands is more graceful when thus held.

It is always advisable to cast off loosely.

When it is requisite to cast off, and continue the row on a separate needle, it is sometimes better to run a coarse silk through the cast off stitches; they are easily taken up, when required, and the inconvenience of the idle needle is avoided.

In knitting, when a pattern is spoken of, it means as many rows as form the pattern.

THE END.

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NEEDLEWORK, CROCHET, KNITTING, AND NETTING,
WITH A BRIEF HISTORICAL ACCOUNT
OF EACH ART.

BY

MISS LAMBERT.

Contents:

CHAP.

I. Introduction.
II. Tapestry.
III. Materials in General.
IV. Wool.
V. Silk.
VI. Gold and Silver.
VII. Chenille, Braid, etc.
VIII. Canvas.
IX. Berlin Patterns.
X. Implements.
XI. Drawing Patterns for Embroidery, Braiding, etc.
XII. Framing Work.
XIII. Embroidery.
XIV. Stitches.
XV. Canvas Work.
XVI. Braiding and Applique.
XVII. Bead Work.
XVIII. Crochet.
XIX. Knitting.
XX. Netting.
XXI. Needlework of the English Queens and Princesses.
XXII. "The Praise of the Needle."

WITH ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN ILLUSTRATIVE ENGRAVINGS ON WOOD, OF PATTERNS, IMPLEMENTS, ETC.

CRITICAL NOTICES OF THE WORK.

"One of Mr. MURRAY'S series of Handbooks, which seem destined to embrace all the arts of life as well as all the sights in the world. Miss LAMBERT'S treatise is one of practical utility, its information being the product of experience: after sketching the history of needlework, it proceeds to describe the various kinds of materials used, such as wool, silk, gold thread, beads, &c.; the canvas, patterns, frames, and implements, required; the different kinds of stitches; the mode of working certain patterns and shapes; the processes of embroidery, knitting, and netting. The volume is very handsomely got up, and illustrated profusely with wood-cuts; nothing seems wanting to its completeness."--_Spectator._

"We venture to recommend it as containing a great deal of practical information respecting embroidery, frame work, knitting, netting, braiding, bead work, and other profound mysteries, of which we, of the uglier sex, know nothing.... We soon became interested in the historical portion, which is gracefully and well written--so that the work is a good book, instructive when the party consulting it desires instruction, and amusing whenever she is weary of work. MISS LAMBERT observes in her Preface, that she has endeavoured, and we will add successfully, 'to embrace those subjects which appeared most worthy of notice in a Treatise on Decorative Needlework, and by combining a brief historical sketch, with a detailed account of the practice of each department, to render them more generally interesting than a mere manual of directions and examples.'"--_Athenaeum._

"This is the most curious, complete, and erudite treatise on the art of needlework that has, probably, ever been compiled.... The variety, fulness, and systematic arrangement of the book, not to say one word about its numerous engravings, and the remarkably elegant style in which it is 'gotten up,' demand unmixed applause."--_Atlas._

"A very elegant and useful work. The directions how to ply the needle are plain and easy of comprehension, and the plates which accompany the letterpress and illustrate the designs, will be found of great assistance to the ready acquirement of the art and its numerous principles. The ample instructions for drawing patterns, purchasing implements, framing, and properly finishing work, will be found not the least available portion of the book."--_Literary Gazette._

"An eminently practical work; clear in its explanation, precise in its directions, natural in its arrangements. The style is simple and easy; the collateral information abundant. Its value is enhanced by historical notices, which have been prepared with judgment and knowledge, and are not disfigured by the slightest affectation."--_Polytechnic Review._

"The first edition of MISS LAMBERT'S 'HAND-BOOK' has been entirely sold off, a better proof of its excellence than aught we could say in its behalf; and a second edition has just appeared with an embossed cover, which will render it an ornament to the drawing-room table, as well as an object of utility from the nature of its contents. To this edition several new patterns and engravings have been added, and additional directions for crochet, knitting, netting, &c."--_Morning Post._

"The authoress seems to be thoroughly mistress of her craft, and has produced not only a very instructive, but a very amusing volume upon a branch of the fine arts now become again so fashionable.... A more elegant or entertaining volume can scarcely be found on a drawing-room table."--_Globe._

"This is a pleasant book, a good book, and a book worthy to be bought by mothers and daughters, and studied, _con amore_, in quiet parlours and snug nurseries. It is well produced. Its knowledge is practical, as a few extracts, which may be of advantage to our readers, will best show."--_Pictorial Times._

"Replete with excellent _practical_ information, clear and concise rules for acquiring a knowledge of all the varied branches of the art, illustrated by a series of beautifully executed designs, representing implements, patterns, material, and numerous articles of modern fancy-work, eminently calculated to initiate the unlearned (aye, and learned too) in all the mysteries of tent-stitch, embroideries, braid, applique, bead, chenille, canvas, and Berlin work, &c. In short, the work justifies its title; it possesses an elegant exterior, and we prognosticate that few ladies will willingly dispense with so much silent instruction."--_Sunday Times._

"The pretty volume now before us, has been compiled with exceeding care, and strict attention to the most minute details; all is well-arranged.... The illustrations are a valuable addition to the interest and information of a volume which deserves a place on the table of every lady."--_Art Union._

"A new and carefully revised edition of this very elegant work is here presented to us, and we do not hesitate to assure our fair readers, that they will find it highly deserving of a place on the boudoir and drawing-room tables. The volume, we should premise, is exclusively devoted to ornamental needlework, and will be found as interesting as it is useful, for, in addition to very clear and accurate instructions for acquiring a proficiency in every branch of the art, it contains an historical notice of its cultivation from the earliest ages."--_Court Journal._

"This 'HAND-BOOK' cannot fail to assist the best taste; _utile et dulce_ have been carefully blended, and the descriptive letter-press has evidently been given by a well-informed mind."--_Court Gazette._

"This elegantly printed volume contains a complete encyclopaedia of information for the fair votaries of the needle. The various mysteries of tapestry work, embroidery-work, and so forth, are fully laid open, with a clearness of statement, and completeness of direction, which leave nothing to desire."--_Illustrated London News._

LONDON:

JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET.

Richards, Printer, 100, St. Martin's Lane.

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