allops in fig. 127 are formed of darning stitches, over 4, 3, 2
and 1 mesh, respectively. In the intervening space, which is five meshes
wide, the stitch shown in fig. 118, may be introduced.

[Illustration: FIG. 127. NET INSERTION.]

In repeating the pattern, the stitches forming the scallops, must be
made to run in the opposite direction. Instead of the thread, simply
drawn through the middle, little stars like those described in fig. 134,
have a very pretty effect.

In fig. 128, the thread is first carried round one mesh and then on to
the next scallop. In the second scallop, which turns the opposite way,
the thread is carried once more round the last mesh after the pyramid is
completed, and then on, to the next figure.

[Illustration: FIG. 128. NET INSERTION.]

NET PATTERN (fig. 129).--This checked pattern is also worked in
darning stitch. Carry the thread, as in fig. 125, through every second
row of meshes. When the bottom rows are all finished, the upper ones are
worked across them in the same way. Here the stitches may, if preferred,
be distributed more sparingly. But if they are set wider apart, the
spaces between should be filled up in some way. Little dots, made of
Coton a repriser D.M.C, will answer the purpose best.

[Illustration: FIG. 129. NET PATTERN.]

NET INSERTIONS (figs. 130, 131, 132).--These three patterns are
specially suitable, for insertions, neck-tie lappets and the like, in
the place of crochet, pillow, and other kinds of lace. Both design and
stitch are clearly enough represented in the subjoined figure for
further explanation to be unnecessary. All three should be worked with
rather coarse cotton, and Soutache D.M.C[A] (braid) drawn in, produces
an excellent effect.

[Illustration: FIG. 130. NET INSERTION.]

[Illustration: FIG. 131. NET INSERTION.]

[Illustration: FIG. 132. NET INSERTION.]

NET PATTERN (fig. 133).--These delicate little figures can be worked
into a close pattern, or can be strewn singly over the surface. The
closer you set the stitches, the more clear and distinct the stars will
be. The thread must be drawn in to the centre mesh from without, so as
to be invisible if possible, and then back again to the outside when the
stitches are finished.

[Illustration: FIG. 133. NET PATTERN.]

NET PATTERN (fig. 134).--These flowerets have a very pretty effect,
set either singly, or in double or triple rows, and are very useful for
filling up gaps or supplementing rows.