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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 28

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Fig. 548. Stocking Knitting—Gusset. Work up the foot in plain Knitting without any SeamStitch until the Toe is reached—the length of foot must bemeasured from wearers stocking—and when long enough,commence to Take In for the toe. The decreasing of the … Fig. 549. Stocking Knitting—Stab Toe. toe is formed in several patterns; the one shown in Fig.549 is called the Star Toe, and makes a four or three pointedstar, according to the number of pins upon which thestocking is worked; it is obtained thus : Knit two stitchestogether from the back at the…

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