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218 decrease; the other armhole and back are worked in the same way as described for the first side.

For the skirt, work with the same hook:

1st row: One double into each stitch at the edge of waist; join round.

2nd row: One double into each of three stitches; two chain, repeat.

3rd row: One double into each stitch, three doubles into each chain stitch. Repeat.

4th row: One double into each stitch at right side of the scallop, three doubles into the centre stitch, and one double into each stitch at the other side of the scollop. This last row is to be repeated nine times more; then with hook No. 10 nine rows more, three of these in scarlet, and two with white; this finishes the skirt.

For the trimming at the top of the waist, work one double into a stitch at the edge, five chain, one treble into the first, pass over three stitches and repeat. When worked, the treble between the chains should be parallel with the top of the waist.

2nd row: One single with scarlet wool into each stitch of the last row. This is for the edge that turns down.

For the stand up edge:— 1st row: Work one treble into stitch at the edge of waist, five chain, one treble into the first chain stitch (this forms the bottom of the scollop), pass over three stitches, two trebles into the next two stitches, five chain, one treble into the first, pass over three, and repeat.

2nd row: One double into each stitch of last end with scarlet wool. Run ribbon in and out through the trebles and tie in a bow. The same edging is worked round the armholes. SHAWL IN CROCHET. Make a very loose chain as long as you want your shawl square, say nearly two yards long. Turn and