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. Illustrated with upwards of 800 wood engravings, and coloured plates. Plain sewing, textiles, dressmaking, appliances, and terms (1885)
Caulfeild, Sophia Frances Ann, 1824-1911 · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 19
at each of the eight points. The outside stripsare in Tricot Ecossais, and require a foundation of 11stitches. The centre and outside strips are joined to-gether with rows of Slip Crochet; five rows on each sideare worked up the selvedges, in alternate rows of blackand sea green wool. Couvrepied… … Fig. 18i. CROCHKT COUVREPIED, Make a Foundation Chain of 22 stitches with mediumshade. First row — miss the first stitch and work 7stitches in Tricot, then tie the lightest shade on, and leavethe medium shade at the back of the work, and raise 8stitches, put on another ball of medium wool, leave…
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