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178 as in the square, and increase on every row, until there are two more stitches than are required in the width. Then go on increasing on one side, but decrease on the other, so as to keep the number of stitches always the same. When you have the required length decrease to two stitches, as for the square. The increasing must always be on the same side of the netting, and it is well to tie a bit of colored silk on one side so as to mark where the increase is to be made.

The different stitches given above will enable one to copy any pattern without further directions, as they are merely various combinations of these.

The work is elegant and durable, not trying to the eyes, and possesses the advantage of demanding so few materials, that it is easily carried about, and makes but light demands on the purse.