Beeton's Book of Needlework Part 3

1st oval: 10 double, join to the purl which connects the first and second ovals of the piece already worked, 10 double, draw up. Double thread: 8 double, 1 purl, 8 double.

2nd oval: 10 double, join to the same purl as last--namely, the one connecting the first and second ovals of the piece already worked, 10 double, draw up. Repeat, joining the two next ovals to the purl which connects the two next in the piece already worked, and so on.

Crochet a heading each side, working 7 chain, 1 double into the purl of double thread, repeat. With a heading on one side only, this makes a pretty wide edging.

15.--_Border in Tatting and Crochet_.

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s tatting cotton No. 40, and crochet cotton No. 80; tatting-pin No. 3.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 15.--Border in Tatting and Crochet.]

This lace is rendered stronger by the crochet rows of scallops and treble st.i.tch round the edge. Begin with the tatting as follows: Make a circle of 8 double, 7 purl divided by 2 double, 8 double. This circle is repeated at a distance of about three-fourths of an inch, only instead of the 1st purl each following circle must be fastened on to the last purl of the preceding circle. Then take some crochet cotton, which must be finer than the cotton used for tatting, and work a row of double st.i.tches over the thread which joins the circles. The number of st.i.tches depends on the length and size of the cotton; work double st.i.tches round the circles at the place where both ends meet. The outer row consists of treble st.i.tches, which are worked with 1 chain st.i.tch between, missing 1 st.i.tch under each chain. The scallops consist of the two following rows:--1 double, with which the last and first purl of 2 circles are joined, 4 chain; in each of the other purl, 1 double, 4 chain, between 2 double st.i.tches.

2nd row: 1 double in each chain st.i.tch scallop, 1 double, 3 long double, 1 double.

16 _and_ 17.--_Lady's Veil in Net and Tatting_.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 16.--Lady's Veil in Net and Tatting.]

This veil is slightly gathered in front and fastened to the brim of the bonnet. It is tied at the back under the chignon. The veil is of black silk net. The flowrets are tatted with black purse silk, and worked in applique over the tulle. The veil is edged round with a tatted lace made with the same silk. For the patterns and lace and instructions, see Nos. 18 and 19. No. 16 shows the way in which the veil is worn upon the bonnet, and No. 17 shows its shape when stretched out.

18 _and_ 19.--_Patterns in Tatting_.

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s tatting cotton No. 120 for a white veil; fine black silk for a black veil; tatting-pin No. 2.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 17.--Shape of Veil.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: 18.--Tatting Pattern for Veil (16).]

[Ill.u.s.tration: 19--Tatting Pattern for Veil (16).]

The patterns Nos. 18 and 19 are meant for ornamenting the veil No. 16.

They are sewn upon the net at regular distances.

For working the pattern No. 18, make with black silk or white cotton 6 times alternately 2 double, 1 purl, at the end 1 purl, then join the st.i.tch into a circle, *fasten the silk on to the next purl. Then 1 spot or Josephine knot, consisting of 6 plain st.i.tches, carry the shuttle downwards through the loop, and draw the st.i.tches close together; repeat 3 times more from *. Fasten the silk on to the next purl, and work a circle as follows:--8 times 2 double, divided by 1 purl; fasten the silk on to the next purl, work again 1 spot, after which the silk is fastened, then work 2 more similar circles divided by 1 spot; they are fastened on to the last purl of the preceding circle instead of the 1st purl. Fasten off the silk after the last circle.

For No. 19 work 25 double, divided by 1 purl, join the st.i.tches into a circle, knot the beginning and the end of the cotton together, cut off the ends at a short distance. Then work a smaller circle, consisting of 8 double, divided by 1 purl; at the place of the 1st purl fasten the cotton at a short distance on to the 2nd purl of the large circle. The ends of this circle are knotted together and cut off in the same way.

Then work a circle consisting of 11 double, fasten the silk on to the 20th purl of the large circle, work 5 double, and join the st.i.tches into a circle. Then take the ends of the 3 circles, and work close fine st.i.tches with silk round them, so as to form the stem. The completed pattern is sewn upon the net.

20 _and_ 21.--_Diamond Pattern and Circle in Tatting, for Tr.i.m.m.i.n.g Linen Collars, Cuffs, &c_.

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s tatting cotton No 30; tatting-pin No. 3.

20.--DIAMOND PATTERN.--Work, not far one from the other, four leaves, each composed of 5 double st.i.tches, 7 rather long purl divided one from the other by 2 double st.i.tches, 5 double st.i.tches. Instead of making the 1st purl in each of the 3 next leaves, fasten the cotton to the last leaf of preceding leaf. Fasten off and cut the cotton; begin a fresh circle by 2 double st.i.tches, 7 purl divided by 2 double st.i.tches, 2 more double st.i.tches; fasten the cotton to the centre purl of one of the four leaves, and work a very small circle thus:--2 double st.i.tches, fasten the cotton to the last purl of the first circle, 3 double st.i.tches, 1 purl, 2 double st.i.tches; fasten the cotton * to the 6th purl of the leaf; work a larger circle thus:--2 double st.i.tches fastened to the purl of the small circle, 2 double st.i.tches, 4 purl divided by 2 double st.i.tches, 2 more double st.i.tches; fasten the cotton not far off to the second purl of the second leaf; work another small circle similar to that above-described; fasten the cotton to the third purl of the second leaf, then to the fourth purl of the same leaf, and repeat from * three times more, always fastening the first purl of the first circle you are working (each time you repeat the pattern) to the purl of the last small circle last worked; fasten off and cut the cotton.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 20.--Diamond in Tatting.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: 21.--Circle in Tatting.]

21.--CIRCLE.--Begin it in the centre by working a circle of 8 purl, rather long, divided one from the other by 2 double st.i.tches. After you have fastened off and cut the cotton, work * one very small circle composed of 3 double st.i.tches, 1 long purl, 3 double st.i.tches; fasten the cotton not far off to the first purl of the circle, and repeat from * 7 times more, at regular distances. Fasten off and cut the cotton, and begin * a fresh circle of 2 double st.i.tches, 7 purl divided each by 2 double st.i.tches, 2 more double st.i.tches; fasten the cotton to the purl of the very small circle, and work, not far off, a circle of 2 double st.i.tches, 2 purl divided by 2 double st.i.tches, 2 more double st.i.tches; fasten the cotton to the purl of the next small circle, and repeat from * 7 times more. Instead of making the first purl of the next large circle, fasten the cotton to the last purl of the small circle.

22.--_Border in Tatting and Crochet_.

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s tatting cotton No. 20; tatting-pin No. 3.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 22.--Border in Tatting and Crochet.]

Begin this border with one of the smaller circles consisting of * 3 double, 1 purl, 3 double, 1 purl, 3 double; work a large circle at a short distance, 5 double, 4 times 1 purl divided by 2 double, 5 double; close to this circle another as follows:--5 double, fastened on to the last purl of the preceding circle, 5 times 2 double divided by 1 purl, 1 purl, 5 double; a third circle as follows:--5 double fastened on to the last purl of the preceding circle, 3 times 2 double divided by 1 purl, 1 purl, 5 double; the cotton is fastened a short distance further on to the second purl of the first worked small circle, which must be turned downwards; then turn the work so that the three circles which are joined together are turned downwards. Work another small circle as follows at the distance of two-fifths of an inch:--4 double, 1 purl, 4 double, leave again an interval of about two-fifths of an inch, and repeat from * till the lace is long enough; but in working the following figures, consisting of three circles, the 1st circle must be fastened on to the last purl of the 3rd circle at the place of the 1st purl. Complete the tatting with the 2 following rows of crochet:--* 1 slip st.i.tch in the purl of one of the small circles turned upwards, 5 chain, 1 slip st.i.tch in the next purl, 4 chain; repeat from *. In the following row work 1 double in every st.i.tch.

23.--_Insertion in Tatting and Lace St.i.tch_.

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s tatting cotton No. 80; tatting-pin No. 3.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 23.--Insertion in Tatting and Lace St.i.tch.]

This insertion forms a very pretty standing-up collar when worked with fine cotton and a coloured ribbon drawn through. It consists of 2 rows of 3 branched figures turned opposite one another, which are worked separately and then joined into a row. Work 9 times as follows:--2 double, 1 purl, 2 double, * draw into a circle and * work at a short distance a 2nd circle as follows:--2 double fastened on to the last purl of the 1st circle, 8 times 2 double, 1 purl, 2 double, repeat once more from *, knot together the two ends of the cotton, and fasten them on the wrong side. One figure is thus completed; each following figure is fastened on to the preceding one on the middle purl of a circle (see ill.u.s.tration). When a sufficient number of such figures have been worked, work a 2nd row of them in the same manner, and fasten from ill.u.s.tration each middle circle of one figure on to the corresponding circle of the 1st row. The circles filled with lace st.i.tch are worked when the 2 rows are completed from ill.u.s.tration in the empty places between 4 patterns; work first 3 double, fasten them on to a purl on the side of a leaf turned inside, * 3 double, fasten them on to a purl of the next leaf, repeat 5 times more from *, work 3 double, join the st.i.tches into a circle, but not too close, so that the purls keep their natural position; cut off the cotton, and fasten the two ends on the wrong side. The lace st.i.tch inside of these circles is worked with fine crochet cotton; the pattern may be changed for a single or double wheel.

24.--_Insertion in Tatting._

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s tatting cotton No. 30; tatting-pin No. 3.

Begin by working separately a sufficient number of small rosettes, each composed of six ovals of double st.i.tches and purl. These ovals are worked first in a straight row, then they are joined into a circle and united in the centre by b.u.t.ton-hole st.i.tches. The rosettes are joined together with fine cotton. The crochet border is then worked on either side in chain st.i.tches and treble crochet, as seen in ill.u.s.tration.

[Ill.u.s.tration: 24.--Insertion in Tatting.]

25.--_Centre of a Tatted Couvrette_.

Materials: Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.'s tatting cotton No. 20, or crochet cotton No. 1; tatting-pin No. 2.

This ill.u.s.tration shows the centre of a tatted couvrette in full size, and measuring 12 inches across. Separate rosettes like the pattern may be joined together with smaller ones, and form a very pretty couvrette.

The pattern is worked in rounds. Begin the rosette with a circle, consisting of 4 double, 1 purl, 6 double, 1 purl, 6 double, 1 purl, 4 double. Take up another shuttle, and work over the cotton on it, fasten the end on the last double of the circle and work over it, beginning close to the circle, 6 plain, 1 circle like the 1st worked with the 1st shuttle, and which is fastened on the last purl of the 1st circle at the place of the 1st purl; 6 plain, and continue to work so alternately till you have 7 circles divided by 6 plain st.i.tches. Draw up very tightly the cotton over which you work, so that the circles form a rosette, which is closed by sewing together the two corresponding purl of the first and last circle. Both the ends of the cotton over which you have worked are knotted together. For the 2nd round, fasten the cotton on one shuttle on the middle purl of a circle, work a circle like those of the 1st round, take up the 2nd shuttle, and work on exactly as in the 1st round, only work 8 plain between the circles over the cotton on the 2nd shuttle. The 2nd round consists of 15 circles; the cotton with which you work must be fastened at the required places on the middle purl of a circle of the preceding round. The 3rd and following rounds are worked in the same manner; the number of circles must be such as to keep the couvrette quite flat. In the pattern the 3rd round has 26 circles. Fasten the cotton well after each round.