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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 92

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ycorns in its extent, or T\th of a foot. It is em-ployed in commerce for the measurement of textiles,especially those of which short lengths are requiied,such as lace, or other trimmings. Increase.—A term used in Crochet, Knitting, andNetting, when the number of the stitches forming thepattern are… … Fig. 495. IMITATION TAPE LACE. as an imitation of Smyrna Rug Knitting. To work:Use cauvas of a large size, cut the various shades ofwool into three-inch lengths, take up a piece matchinga square of the pattern, double it, and hold it at theback of the canvas with the left hand. Pass thecrochet hook…

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