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276 knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over, knit five thread forward. Repeat. This makes a scallop.

BARLEY-CORN STITCH.

This simple stitch is very suitable for borders, or to use as an edge for cable or plait knitting.

Cast on any uneven number of stitches.

Slip the first stitch, keeping the thread in front of the needle; turn the thread round the needle, so as to bring it in front again; knit two together, taken in front. Continue turning the thread round the needle and knitting two together to the end of the row. All the rows are alike.

CRAVAT: KNITTING. Fig. 133.

Berlin or Shetland wool, two pins No. 12 (bell gauge).

Cast on thirty-one stitches, knit a plain row.

1st row: Knit four, slip one, knit one, pass the slipped stitch over, make one, knit one, make one, slip one,