A manual of plain needlework and cutting-out (1884)
Jones, Emily G · London : J. Hughes · leaf 61
Cutting- Out. 4 5 darning upon; but irrespective of the darning, the chang- ing of the stitch for ribbing is a difficulty until purling has been mastered. Cotton is the best teaching material for the early stages, as wool splits, and is more expen- sive. Cox and Co., 101, New Oxford Street, supply… … Fig. 6.— Plain Knitting. the cotton. Short strips, about twelve to eighteen inches long, make excellent little petticoats, as warm as flannel, and wash much better. When the children have learned to purl, many interesting variations and adjustments can be made, — for example, cradle quilts,…
Needlework · Fancy work · Cut-out craft
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