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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 17

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any number of stitchesthat divide by six. First row—Knit. Second row—Fuel.Third row—Knit. Fourth row—Knit 4 and Slip 2 to theend of the row. Fifth row—Purl the Knit stitches oflast row, but slip the stitches slipped in fourth row. Sixthrow—like fourth row. Seventh row—like fifth. Eighthand ninth… … Fig. 539. Honeycomb Stitch—Fancy. care that these two stitches come in the centre of theprevious pattern. Continue alternately Knitting and Purl-ing a row, Slipping 2 stitches until six rows are worked,then for the seventh row Knit all the stitches, and forthe eighth Purl all the stitches.…

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