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 CROCHET CURTAIN - BAND.

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with one thread loop, and afterward by one chain. Inclose them all closely together, (see No. 2. Then, for the next pattern, commence with fourteen stitches ; the three additional stitches are for the chain between the shells.

through these two stitches at the same time. The back of the crochet is the right side of the work. The patterns are further joined by an interrupted treble row, eighteen inches long, upon a chain-stitch chain, which is sewn on

When the line is completely finished, the pat- , terns are always placed with their right side upward. They are made to form a double line by separate single. For this carry the needle, according to No. 2, first through the chain which incloses the bunch of stitches, and then return ing through the middle-stitch of the three chain -the joining chain- so that the shell lies over the joining chain, and the stitch- loop is drawn

underneath along the middle, and the ends extending beyond form a loop for hanging the curtain-band on. Join the two stripes in a serpentine form, as shown in No. 1, and ornament them with little balls of twist and fringe of the same material. The fringe is three inches long, and is tied into the row lying at the back of the shells.

BRAID

TRIMMINGS.

BY MRS. JANE WEATER.

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THESE braid trimmings are very easily made, ornament children's dresses and ladies' morning } as will be seen in the designs. They serve to costumes.