ise, and knit a few stitches with both together. For knitting,
with silk, or fine cotton, a _weaver's_ knot will be found the best.

_To take under._--To pass the cotton from one needle to the other,
without changing its position.

_Pearl, seam, and rib-stitch_--All signify the same.

N.B. The _sizes_ of the _needles_ are given according to the _Standard
Filiere_.

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The following engraving represents the _Standard Filiere_, or knitting
and netting needle gauge, an instrument invented some time since by the
authoress, and now in general use, by which the different sizes of
knitting and netting needles can be ascertained with the greatest
accuracy.

[Illustration: The Standard Filiere.]

It is necessary, in giving or following directions for knitting, to
caution knitters to observe a medium in their work--not knitting either
too loose or too tight.

Siberian Cuffs.

Nine shades of German wool, used double, will be required.--No. 8
needles.

Cast on sixty-four stitches with the darkest shade;--knit three plain
rows.

_Fourth row_--bring the wool forward, knit two together.

Repeat these four rows, (which form the pattern), nine times,--taking a
lighter shade of wool each time.

A Knitted Silk Cuff.

Coarse black netting silk.--Four needles, No. 22. Cast on twenty-eight
stitches on each of three needles:--knit two plain rounds.

_Third round_--bring the silk forward, slip one; knit one; pass the
slipped stitch over it; knit one; pearl one.

Repeat the third round, until the cuff be of the depth required;
then,--knit two plain rounds to correspond with the commencement.

Open Stitch for Cuffs.

With coarse silk.--Four needles, No. 22.

Cast on any even number of stitches, on each of three needles.

_First round_--knit two together.

_Second round_--bring the silk forward, knit one.

_Third round_--plain knitting.

Repeat from the first round.

Very Pretty Cuffs.

Two colours are generally used--say red and white. They are prettiest in
four-thread embroidery fleecy, or German wool.--Two needles No. 16, and
two No. 20, will be required.

Cast on forty-six stitches. }
Bring the wool forward, knit two together. } white.
Knit six plain rows. }

Knit six plain rows. }
Bring the wool forward, knit two together. } red.
Knit six plain rows.