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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 12

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used when Tatting in large pieces, such as veils,caps, scarves, and other articles where a ground resemblingnet is required. The design, if used for a veil, should beworked either in cotton No. 100, or in the finest blackmachine silk ; if for large articles, in stouter silk or thread.To work : Cut… … Fig. 770. Tatting—Ground Work. First row, first oval—Make a loop, work 3 Double, 1 Purl,3 Double, 1 Purl, 3 Double, 1 Purl, 3 Double, draw up, leavehalf an inch of cotton, then repeat the oval; work to theend of the row in this manner, being careful always toleave the same length of thread between…

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