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The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described (1882)

Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : A.W. Cowan · leaf 38

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Fig. 213. Crochet—Chain- Stitch.the work in the left, with the cotton thrown over theforefinger of that hand. Hitch the cotton round the hookby a movement of the right hand and draw it throughthe loop already upon the hook {see Fig. 213). A given … Fig. 214. Crochet—Cross Stitch. number of these Chains form the foundation of Crochetpatterns, and open spaces in the work are always passedover with a given number of these loops. The abbreviationis elm in Crochet Instruction. Sec Foundation Chain, THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. 121 Cross…

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