. Godey's lady's book . 536 KNITTED Materials.—Three-quarters of a pound of 4-thread fleecy wool, of a pretty shade of clax-et; one yard of ribbon thesame color, and a pair of large size boxwood knitting-pins. This useful and simple little article is inttnded for a wrap, to be worn under a cloak or shawl,and will be found much more convenient than those which have sleeves. It is entirely made ofplain knitting ; and, from there being scarcely any counting, it is very quickly done. The edgeshould be finished by a double row of fringe made of wool, and an end of ribbon fastened at e
. Godey's lady's book . 536 KNITTED Materials.—Three-quarters of a pound of 4-thread fleecy wool, of a pretty shade of clax-et; one yard of ribbon thesame color, and a pair of large size boxwood knitting-pins. This useful and simple little article is inttnded for a wrap, to be worn under a cloak or shawl,and will be found much more convenient than those which have sleeves. It is entirely made ofplain knitting ; and, from there being scarcely any counting, it is very quickly done. The edgeshould be finished by a double row of fringe made of wool, and an end of ribbon fastened at eachcorner. It should be worn crossed over the chest, and tied behind. The shawl is commencedwith one stitch, and an increase made at the beginning of every row by putting the wool forwardover the needle. This must be continued until the half square is the required size. The bottomedge should then be ornamented by a fringe, which is made of the fleecy wool, cut in lengths,and looped in at intervals ; each loop of fringe requiring four lengths o
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