The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopædia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework ... (1882)
Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 201
used when Tatting in large pieces, such as veils,caps, scarves, and other articles where a ground i-esemblingnet 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… … Pig. 770. Tatting—Gkocnl Work. First row, first oval—Make a loop, work 3 Double, 1 Puel,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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