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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 135

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singleBerlin wool, and needles No. 11. To work: For a perfect square,Cast on 40 stitches, and Knit in Plain Knitting an exact square;for the border of half squares, cast on 40 stitches, and decrease byKnitting 2 together at the beginning of every alternate row,until only 2 stitches remain on the… … No. 199. Border for Babys Head Shawl. Foundation, either blue or scarlet flannel. Embroidery worked withwhite, unbleached silk. To work : Scallop out edge of shawl, andwork it round with Buttonhole Stitch ; trace the designabove it, and execute it in Satin Stitch. Plate LYin.

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