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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 115

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loop made first of the three together; 8 Double, drawthe circle up and work upon the second thread with thefirst, 5 Double, fasten the thread so as to form a circle withthe stitches worked on the second thread, and then cut off.The engraving shows the three little loops made first atthe extreme… … Fio. 705. Diamond Tatting. design. This consists of four leaves, which touch eachother at their base. To work a leaf: Make a loop, 3Double, 1 Purl, 2 Double, 1 Purl, 1 Double, 1 Purl, 1Double, 1 Purl, 2 Double, 1 Purl, 3 Double, and draw up.Work all the leaves thus, and join them as worked tothe…

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