lk, are suitable for Cloak and Bonnet
Trimmings. For Antimacassars and Doyleys, white and colored Cotton can
be substituted for the Gold and Wool; most of the Designs are adapted
for Church Needlework.

The Gold Tatting Twine can be obtained in two qualities; the least
expensive should be used for Doyleys and Antimacassars, but for Church
Needlework, or Collars and Sleeves, the better make is most suited.

The new Tatting Silk is a substitute for the Gold, and is made in two
sizes, No. 1 being the coarser.

In these Designs the knots should be made on the right side of the
work, the reverse side having the best effect.

"To Commence," in Crochet--Put the needle into a stitch or pearl loop,
and, leaving an end, bring the wool through in a loop.

"To Join," in Crochet--Take the needle out of the loop, put it into
the stitch to be joined, and bring the loop through this stitch,
always joining to the centre of a loop of chain.

TATTING.

THE STARS AND DIAMONDS.

For which a Shuttle and Ring and Pin will be required. The Shuttle is
to be filled with the materials as directed.

"A Pearl Loop," in Tatting--Turn the thread which forms the foundation
loop over the pin and continue the stitches.

"A Double Stitch," in Tatting--Is formed by a single and a reverse
stitch worked alternately.

OCTAGON STAR--Commence a loop, work 1 double stitch, then (1 pearl and
2 double stitches alternately 7 times), 1 pearl, 1 double, draw the
loop quite close, place the two ends together, knot them firmly and
cut off the ends; it is better to knot the gold twice to make it very
secure.

SEXAGON STAR--Commence a loop, work 1 double, then (1 pearl and 2
double 5 times), 1 pearl, 1 double; draw close &c. as for the previous
Star.

THE DIAMOND 1st Oval--Commence a loop, work 4 double stitches, then 1
pearl, 2 double, 1 pearl, 2 double, 1 pearl, 4 double; draw quite
close, and work 3 Ovals more the same, commencing them close to the
last; and to fasten off firmly, pass the first end through the last
oval, and then through the other three; knot the two ends together.

THE ZEPHYR SLEEVE.

DESIGN No. 1.

_Materials--2 skeins of extra coarse Gold-colored Netting Silk, or
Gold Twine; 2 skeins of Cerise ordinary Coarse Silk; Walker's Penelope
Crochet Needle No 3-1/2; a Shuttle; Ring and pin No. 3. Andalusian
Wool and Tatting Silk can be used if preferred._

The foundation of the Sleeve in the Engraving is of Tulle or B