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 39
both the loops on theline beneath and round the cotton, as shown by the arrowin Fig. 214, draw the cotton through as a loop, put thecotton round the hook, and draw it through the twoloops. Cross Stitch, Open.—A useful stitch for light shawlsor petticoats. Make a Foundation Chain of widthrequired.… … Fig. 21S. Ckochet—Open Cross Stitcd. at the back. Bring the wool in front, take it up withthe hook, and draw it through the three loops that arealready on the hook. This stitch is shown by the right-hand arrow. Continue to the end of the row, and inthe return row work in the same way. Cross Stitch,…
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