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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 32

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it, then let it cross the first cordwhere that crosses itself, and bring it round those ends,then under and over itself outside of the loop, and drawup tight. French Knot.—A Knot made with a needle, and onlyused in Embroidery. See Embroidery Stitches. Josephine Knot.—See Carrich Bend. Ornamental… … Fio. 558. Ornamental Knot. and turn both ends upward, make the longer of the loopsthe end that crosses to the right, and cross it over the left-hand cord. Hold the loop in the left hand, between fingerand thumb, or press it down upon the table, take the right-hand end of the cord, round it, and…

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