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 79
from underneath with a very small stitch, so asto hold the three threads firmly together. Begin at the lefthand corner. First row—work 78 Hollie Stitches withspace enough between each for two stitches to come on thenext row under ; take the thread back to the left hand, andin every row take up this… … IiG. 4S1. Edgixo is IIollie Toixt. row—work 2 and miss 2 to the end of the row. Fourthrow—miss 2 and work 6 alternately to the end of the row.Fifth row—work 4, miss 2, and work 2 alternately to theend of the row; the four worked at the beginning mustnot be repeated. Sixth row-—work 6 and miss 2…
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