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 115
loop made first of the three together; 8 Double, di-awthe circle up and work upon the second thread with thefirst, 5 Double, fasten the thread so as to form a circle withthe stitches worked on the second thread, and then cut off.The engraving shows the three bttle loops made first atthe extreme… … Fia. 765. Diamond TAiiiHa. This consists of iova- leaves, which touch eachother at their base. To work a leaf: Make a loop, 3Double, 1 Purl, 2 Double, 1 Purl, I Double, 1 Purl, 1Double, I Purl, 2 Double, 1 Purl, 3 Double, and draw up.Work all the leaves thus, and join them as worked tothe first…
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