ll three-branched patterns, and then join
them on to the middle rosette.

The strip of insertion which comes next is worked in two halves as
follows:--Work first, for the half turned towards the centre, two rows
of circles lying opposite each other; begin with one of the largest
circles, consisting of 4 double, 1 purl, 3 times alternately 2 double, 1
purl, then 4 double; * at a short distance work a smaller circle of 4
double, 1 purl, 4 double; after another short distance, a circle like
the first joined on to it; then again a smaller circle, which at the
place of the first purl is joined on to the purl of the preceding small
circle. A short distance from this work again one of the larger circles
just described, which is fastened on to the preceding similar circle;
then repeat from * till the double row has nine larger and eight smaller
circles. The first half of the strip of insertion is completed; the
second outer half is worked like the first, only the small circles must
here be worked without any purl, and two of them together must always be
fastened on to the two joined small circles of the first half, as was
done for the five-branched pattern of the rosette; besides this, each of
the large circles has 4 double, 1 purl, 4 times alternately 2 double, 1
purl, then 4 double. When eight similar patterns have been worked, join
them into a circle from illustration by means of small rosettes; this
circle is then joined to the already-finished part of the cover. The
small rosettes and remaining patterns of the antimacassar are easily
worked from illustration. The completed patterns are joined together in
the course of the work.

* * * * *

TATTING COTTON

Is supplied by Messrs. Walter Evans and Co., of Derby, in all sizes from
20 to 120. Crochet Cotton, which is preferred by some Tatters, is sold
in all sizes from to 120.

The following table will assist ladies in selecting the size of either
tatting or crochet cotton. All these cottons are on reels containing 100
yards:--

|--------------------------------|-----------------|---------------|
| | Tatting. | Crochet. |
|--------------------------------|-----------------|---------------|
| Petticoat Edgings and | | |
| Insertions | 20 | 0 and 12 |
| Night Dress Trimmings | 40 | 60 |
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