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then with the left pin, take up the first stitch and put it over the second, slipping it off the pin at the same time, so as only to leave the second stitch upon it. Knit a third stitch, and slip the second loop over it also off the pin, and so on till the last stitch or loop remains on the left hand pin, and none on the right; when, after breaking off the worsted, pass the end through the loop and draw it up, and the whole is completed.

Observe, in finishing off, not to pull the worsted too tight, as the end will curl up, and look puckered.

WELTING.

This is usually knit at the tops of stockings, socks, muffatees, &c. and tends to confine the article to the leg or arm of the wearer, from its tendency to contract.

Knit three or more plain stitches, and the same number of turn stitches alternately for several rows, observing always to knit one row or bout exactly to correspond with the other, so that the welts or ribs are regular.

BINDING.

In binding, or joining two stitches together, as for instance, in the heel of the stocking, lay the two pins together in one hand, and with a third pin knit a stitch, first off one pin and then off another, after which, put the first knit stitch over the second, slipping it off the pin as in fastening off, already described. Continue knitting a fresh stitch to it, first from one pin and slipping the loop over it, and then from the other. Pass the worsted through the last loop and the whole is completed.

There are many terms used in knitting which ought to be familiar to all knitters, as they are constantly introduced into knitting receipts.

The following will be described, but there are probably many more peculiar to different counties. A Row is one line or length of knitting.

A Rib is two rows, or a row forwards and backwards, and is sometimes called a turn.

A Bout is one round of knitting, as in stockings.

A Welt is that part ribbed at the top of the leg of the stocking.

A Seam is that open line in a stocking, formed by a continuation of turn-stitches.

FANCY STITCHES.

The following are the various fancy stitches commonly employed by knitters for useful articles :

No. 1. Double knitting.

2. Another ditto.

3. Another ditto.

4. Open hem.

5. Honey-comb stitch.

6. French stitch.

7. Fan-tail stitch.

8. Imitation net-work stitch.

9. Open cross stitch.

10. Insertion work, or Berlin wire.

11. Plain open stitch.

12. The crow's-foot stitch.

13. The chain stitch.

14. The embossed hexicon stitch.

No. 15. The common plat.

16. The elastic rib.

17. The rough-cast, or huckaback stitch.

18. The embossed diamond stitch.

19. The ornamental ladder.

20. Imitation double knitting.
21. The knit herring-bone stitch.
22. The purse stitch.

23. The lace-wave stitch.

24. The herring-bone bag stitch.
25. An improved open stitch.
26. The shawl stitch.
27. The cross-stitch pattern.
28. The curb stitch.

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This is very suitable for blankets, coverlets, comforters, socks, sleeves, ruffs, shawls, &c. There are three kinds of double knitting; the first is as follows:

Put on an even number of stitches,

Knit a few plain rows,

Then begin a fresh row as follows:

Knit a stitch,

Pass the worsted between the needles in front;

Take off a stitch, putting the needle inside the loop;

Pass the worsted back again,

Knit another stitch, as before, and so on.

No. 2.

DOUBLE KNITTING.

Another mode is as follows:

Put on an even number of stitches,

Knit the first stitch plain, putting the worsted twice over the pin,

Pass the worsted between the needles before,

Slip a stitch,

Pass the worsted behind again.

Again knit a stitch, putting the wool twice over the pin, and so on.

In the next row, knit those stitches that were slipped, and slip those which were before knit.

It is advisable to knit the first three or four stitches plain in every row, as it confines it down neatly at the sides.

No. 3.

DOUBLE KNITTING,

This is worked on the wrong side, and is particularly simple, and far quicker work than the former method, but, as when completed, it requires turning inside out, it must be knit with plain knitting at the ends or sides, which to some, is an objection.

Set on an even number of stitches,

Proceed at once, without knitting a plain row,

Put the worsted in front of the pins before beginning to knit, observing always to keep it so.
Turn the first stitch,

Take off the second stitch, and so on throughout.

No. 4.

OPEN HEM.

Use very fine pins and sewing cotton,

Set on any number of stitches, divisable by four,
Slip the first stitch at the beginning of each row,
Knit the second stitch,

Put the cotton over the pin, to make a stitch;
Knit two loops together,

Continue by knitting the next stitch,

Making a stitch, &c. &c., as before.

No. 5.

HONEY-COMB STITCH.

This is very applicable for shawls, purses, muffatees, and other fancy articles.

Knit the first stitch,

Put the cotton over the pin, to make a loop,

Knit two stitches together,

Continue making a loop, and knitting two stitches together, till the row is completed.
Knit the second row plain, and so on, every other row honey-comb stitch.

No. 6.

FRENCH STITCH.

Set on the stitches in fours, leaving two over.

Turn the first stitch,

Turn the thread back,

Knit two stitches together,

Bring the thread in front,

Knit a stitch, thus forming a new loop,

Bring the thread again in front,

Turn a stitch, one rib or pattern is then complete.

Begin the next in a similar manner, by turning the thread back, and knitting two together at the end of the row, turn the thread, and knit the last stitch.

No. 7.

FAN-TAIL STITCH.

This is very suitable for gloves, mits, purses, &c.

Set on fourteen loops,

Make a loop, by putting the cotton over the pin,
Knit a loop,

Make a loop, and so on,

Knit each of the two last plain,

Then narrow at the second and third stitches, both at the beginning and ending of each row, until it is reduced to the original number of fourteen stitches.

No. 8.

IMITATION NET.WORK STITCH.

Set on any even number of stitches you please.

Knit a row plain,

Commence the next row by putting the free pin on the wool, and twisting the wool round it, by bringing it from behind over the pin, and putting it behind again, then knit two loops together, putting the pin into the one nearest to you first, then twist the wool round the pin in the manner described above; knit two together, and so on to the end. Every succeeding row is knit in the same manner.

No. 9.

OPEN CROSS STITCH.

This is generally knit with two colours (suppose blue and brown); each colour is worked along two rows alternately. In changing colours, observe that the fresh colour crosses from under the last one, which prevents its leaving a hole.

The first row of each colour is turn-stitched the whole way, and the second row of each colour is worked as follows:

Knit a stitch,

Make a stitch,

Slip a stitch,

Knit two stitches together,

Draw the slipped loop over the two knit loops. Continue to the end of the row, and then commence two rows with the fresh colour.

This is a very suitable stitch for a shawl-handkerchief, round which, another pattern of knitting should be made.

No. 10.

INSERTION-WORK, OR BERLIN WIRE STITCH.

If knit with fine thread, and finest needles, it forms beautiful insertion-work for collars, capes, frocks, &c.

If knit with large pins, and lamb's wool, it is useful for comforters and shawls, and looks very pretty.

Set on an even number of stitches,

(If for insertion-work, eight, every four stitches forms one pattern.)

Knit three plain rows or more,

Take off the first stitch,

Knit a stitch,

Knit off two together,

Make a stitch,

Again knit a stitch,

Knit off two together,

Make a stitch, and knit the last stitch, and so on to the end of the row, Every alternate row should be knit plain.

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This is very suitable for shawls, in which case, it should be begun at one of the corners, and added to at every row.

Otherwise set on any number of stitches divisable by three, allowing one over, to begin with.
After knitting one plain row, begin the pattern as follows:-

Knit the first stitch,

Make a stitch,

Slip a stitch,

Knit two plain stitches,

Put the slipped stitch over the two plain ones,

Again make a stitch,

Slip a stitch, and so continue to the end.

For the next row, turn every stitch.

No. 13.

CHAIN STITCH.

Set on thirteen loops,

Knit two plain rows,

Knit three stitches plain,

Bring the worsted in front,

Turn seven stitches,

Turn the worsted back, and knit the remaining three stitches,

Knit the next row plain,

Continue as above, till you have knit in all sixteen rows;

Next knit three stitches plain,

Take off the four next stitches upon a third pin,

Knit the next three stitches from behind the third pin, so as entirely to miss it, drawing the

worsted very tight, so as to connect the pins close together;

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