Lambert, Miss (F.) · Philadelphia : J.L. Gihon · leaf 324
ly worn, as they vary much according to fashion. The mode I adopt, when I wish to know how many stitches will he required for any piece of work, is by working a few stitches — say 20 stitches, and then 20 rows ; by this means you will exactly ascertain the width and length of 20 stitches . then if,… … Worked with the finest-sized purse twist. You may work the plain rows in a bright colour, and the open rows in white, or you may work it all one colour, according to taste, with meshes Nos. 12 and 19. Cast on 100 stitches, and net about 100 rows, alternately 6 rows plain and an open one, as…
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