The ladies' complete guide to crochet, fancy knitting, and needlework. (1854)
Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 · New York : Dick & Fitzgerald, 18 Ann Street. · leaf 115
ch. There is very little difference between tliePrench and the English stitch. It simply consistsin throwing the thread in a loop over the left, andinserting the shuttle uvteards under the cir-Je 104 ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS IN TATTING OR FRIYOLITE. round the fingers, instead of downwards, as in… … The two stitches thus made form one doublestitch ; and when as many are done, and drawndose to each other, as may be directed, the stitch-es are held between the first finger and thumb and the other fingers are withdrawn from thecircle of thread, which is gradually diminished bydrawing out the…
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