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 KNITTED

BORDER

FOR

COUNTERPANE.

BY MRS. JANE WEAVER. THIS border, an engraving of which is given Having knitted the five loops for the hemin front of the number, has the recommendation stitch, make one and knit two together to the of being very simple, and yet of producing a end of the lines ; then purl three rows, always really good effect when attached to the edge of remembering the hem- stitch ; after which make a counterpane, being also quite suitable for the the next row of holes in the same way, and so valance of the bed ; the whole looking still better continue to work until there are five rows of when the two are alike, supposing the bed-hang- holes ; after which cast off twelve loops, using ings to be made of dimity. To commence, cast the purl-stitch, make four holes, then the hemon twenty-four loops, and having purled these stitch, so finishing the row. On returning cast back again, begin the first line of the pattern on twelve stitches to replace the twelve cast off, in the following manner: Knit three, pass the and continue as before. When a sufficient length cotton over the needle and knit two together. has been knitted, gather up the ends with a These five loops form the hem-stitch of the top, needle and attach a small tassel to each point. and are to be repeated at the beginning of every This tassel is made by twisting the cotton round front line and at the end of every back linea cord, fastening it in the center, and cutting also. the ends.

STAR- WATCH

HANGER.

BY MRS. JANE WEAVER.

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