. Godey's lady's book . Fig. 1.—Simple Rib or Foundation Fig. 2.—Wave Stitch. ing. A long crochet needle with a hook at theend must be used in working these stitches,and as regards the size, that, of course, mustbe chosen according to the work for which it isrequired. We will proceed to describe themanner in which the common rib stitch is executed, so that our readers will easily under-stand how to accomplish the rest of the pat-terns. Many articles may be made of thesestitches, such as opera hoods, cap^s, sleeves,antimacassars, etc. etc., of course all in wool;and there is one great


. Godey's lady's book . Fig. 1.—Simple Rib or Foundation Fig. 2.—Wave Stitch. ing. A long crochet needle with a hook at theend must be used in working these stitches,and as regards the size, that, of course, mustbe chosen according to the work for which it isrequired. We will proceed to describe themanner in which the common rib stitch is executed, so that our readers will easily under-stand how to accomplish the rest of the pat-terns. Many articles may be made of thesestitches, such as opera hoods, cap^s, sleeves,antimacassars, etc. etc., of course all in wool;and there is one great advantage, that this workis very quickly done. For the foundation ofthis stitch make a chain, and work a doublecrochet stitch into every chain, keeping thestitches on the needle, as seen in the illustra-tion. This row is worked from right to row, from left to right, is worked by drawingthe wool through two stitches at a time to theend of the row. 3d row. Double crochet intoevery loop, keeping the stitches on the row. Same as 2c?. When themo


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