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,