n the
ordinary way. This forms a twisted stitch, and the next is a very
small loop formed of a part of the second stitch. Repeat this
throughout the row.

ii. The second row is done plain.

iii. The third like the first; but the first and last stitches are
to be done in the usual manner, but begin the twisting with the
second and third loops.

iv. The fourth is plain. Repeat these four rows as often as
required.

v. Use No. 20 mesh for the fancy rows, and No. 14 for the plain.

1832. Counting Stitches.

Stitches in Netting are always counted by knots.

1833. Instructions in Tatting, or Frivolite.

1834. Implements for Tatting.

The only necessary implements for tatting are a thin shuttle or short
netting-needle, and a gilt pin and ring, united by a chain. The cotton
used should be strong and soft. There are three available sizes, Nos.
1, 2, and 3. Attention should be paid to the manner of holding the
hands, as on this depends the grace or awkwardness of the movement.
Fill the shuttle with the cotton (or silk) required, in the same
manner as a netting needle. Hold the shuttle between the thumb and
first and second fingers of the right hand, leaving about half a yard
of cotton unwound. Take up the cotton, about three inches from the
end, between the thumb and first finger of the left hand, and let the
end fall in the palm of the hand; pass the cotton round the other
fingers of the left hand (keeping them parted a little), and bring it
again between the thumb and forefinger, thus making a circle round the
extended fingers. There are only two stitches in tatting, and they are
usually done alternately; this is therefore termed a _double stitch_.

1835. English Stitch.

The first stitch is called the _English stitch_, and made thus:--Let
the thread between the right and left hands fall towards you; slip the
shuttle under the thread between the first and second fingers; draw it
out rather quickly, keeping it in a horizontal line with the left
hand. You will find a slipping loop is formed on this cotton with that
which went round the fingers. Hold the shuttle steadily, with the
cotton stretched tightly out, and with the second finger of the left
hand slip the loop thus made under the thumb.

1836. French Stitch.

The other stitch is termed _French stitch_; the only difference being,
that instead of allowing the