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Rh cut the other thread. This is very useful for neckties, head dresses, etc.

NETTED HAIR-NET.

This net may be made either of chenille, silk, or fine braid, with a mesh half an inch in width.

Net eight loops on a foundation, then net sixteen rows; these will count perpendicularly eight diamonds; cut the netting from the foundation, but do not cut off the material you are netting with; pick out the knots; tie a loop of cotton into the centre of the square, by which to pin it to the table; now net round this square eight rows or four diamonds, counted perpendicularly; the net is then complete, but more rows may be worked if preferred. An elastic is run through the last row of holes. The net is ornamented at the top by a double bow and ends of ruby satin ribbon.

DIAMOND PATTERN.

Fig. 45 is a very useful pattern for stripes for tidies, shawls, etc., and may also be used in place of drawn work in bureau and side-board scarves.

1st row: Plain.

Fig. 45.

2nd row: Work two loops into a stitch, draw the next loop rather longer, and repeat to end of row.