Part 4

N.B. The border (of eight stitches) is continued on the _outer_ side at the same time. The borders, at the top of the back, and of the _inner_ sides of the front pieces, are knitted afterwards.

Knit four patterns, increasing on one side only--between the pattern and outer border.

Knit four patterns, increasing, as before, on the outer side, between the pattern and the border; and plain knitting four stitches on the _inner_ side of every row.

N.B. The four plain stitches on the _inner_ side of the row are now to be repeated on every succeeding row.

Work a sufficient number of rows to complete this portion of the front of the shirt; decreasing on every row, between the pattern and the four plain stitches, on the _inner_ side. Between the border and the pattern, on the _outer_ side, bring the wool forward, and knit two together, to preserve the open edge, formed by the increasing, in the previous rows.

Work a corresponding front piece, on the other side, in the same manner. Then,--

On the inner sides of the front ends, and back of neck, take up two stitches on every square; knit round, bringing the wool forward, before every stitch, except on the thirty-six stitches of the _back_--which knit plain.

Knit eight plain rows.

In the next row--knit to within three patterns of the back; cast off as far as three patterns beyond the back on the other side; knit the remaining stitches to the end of the row.

Knit eight plain rows, on the remaining stitches, at either side; decreasing one stitch at the beginning of every row.

Take up the stitches of the inner, and outer, borders at the ends of the front sides, and knit the corners, by decreasing two stitches in the centre of every row.

A Sofa Cushion in raised Loops.

German Wool, three colours,--say white, pink, and blue.--Three needles, No. 12, five inches long. It is easiest to work this pattern in stripes, and afterwards sew them together.--Cast on sixteen stitches for one stripe--_white_.

_First row_--plain knitting.

_Second row_--knit four; pearl eight; knit four.--Repeat these two rows three times.

_Ninth row_--knit four; let the _white_ wool hang in its own position; join the _pink_ wool, on the wrong side, to the loop immediately under the stitch last knit; knit four. Leave the remaining eight stitches on the needle until they are again required. Knit, and pearl, alternately, on the four _pink_ stitches, until fifteen rows be worked;--these form the first raised loop.

Pass the four _pink_ stitches on to a third needle, leaving the loop in front. Then, with the former _white_ wool,--knit eight; knitting the first stitch close to the four, where the _white_ wool was left.

_Tenth row_--_white_,--knit four; pearl four; knit four.

_Eleventh row_--knit twelve.

_Twelfth row_--knit four; pearl four; knit four.

_Thirteenth row_--knit twelve.

_Fourteenth row_--knit four; pearl four; knit four.

_Fifteenth row_--knit twelve.

_Sixteenth row_--knit four; pearl four; knit four.

_Seventeenth row_--knit eight; knit the four _pink_ stitches on the third needle leave the pink wool at the back; knit the remaining four _white_ stitches.

_Eighteenth row_--knit four; pearl eight; knit four.

_Nineteenth row_--knit four--_white_; join on the _blue_ wool, and work fifteen rows of four stitches each, as before; pass the four _blue_ stitches on to the third needle, leaving it in front; knit the remaining stitches in _white_, as before.

Commence again, as at tenth row; knitting, alternately, a pink and a blue loop on a white ground.

New Cross-stitch Pattern.

This pattern is adapted for a quilt or light wrapper.--Eight-thread fleecy,--say ponceau and white, or scarlet and drab.--Needles, No. 2, pointed at both ends.

Cast on any number of stitches with the _ponceau_.

_First row_--knit one, turning the wool twice round the needle.--Repeat.

_Second row_--join on the _white_ wool, at the commenced end of the first row,--knit one;(a) knit two together, turning the wool twice round the needle.--Repeat from (a).

_Third row_--with _ponceau_,--knit two together, turning the wool twice round the needle.--Repeat.

_Fourth row_--with _white_,--pearl one;(b) pearl two together, turning the wool twice round the needle.--Repeat from (b).

_Fifth row_--with _ponceau_,--knit one;(c) pearl two together, turning the wool twice round the needle.--Repeat from (c).

Repeat from second row.

Border for a Quilt.

Wool and needles to correspond with the centre of the quilt.--Cast on nine stitches.

_First row_--knit three; bring the wool forward, turning it round the needle, pearl two together,--three times.

_Second row_--turn the wool round the needle, pearl two together,--three times; knit one; cast on six other stitches; knit two.

_Third row_--knit nine; turn the wool round the needle, pearl two together,--three times.

_Fourth row_--turn the wool round the needle, pearl two together,--three times; knit nine.

_Fifth row_--cast off six stitches, knitting the two first together; there should now be the same number of stitches as at the commencement.--Repeat from first row.

Olive-Leaf Pattern Bag.

Second-sized netting silk.--5 Needles, No. 23.--Each pattern occupies eighteen stitches.

Cast forty stitches on each of three needles, and forty-two on the fourth.--Knit six plain rounds to form a foundation. Commence the pattern as follows;--

_First round_--pearl three; pass the silk over, knit one; bring the silk forward, pearl three; knit two together; knit nine.--Repeat.

_Second round_--pearl three; knit three; pearl three; knit two together; knit eight.--Repeat.

_Third round_--pearl three; knit one; bring the silk forward, knit one,--twice; pearl three; knit two together; knit seven.--Repeat.

_Fourth round_--pearl three; knit five; pearl three; knit two together; knit six.--Repeat.

_Fifth round_--pearl three; knit two; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, knit two; pearl three; knit two together; knit five.--Repeat.

_Sixth round_--pearl three; knit seven; pearl three; knit two together; knit four.--Repeat.

_Seventh round_--pearl three; knit three; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, knit three; pearl three; knit two together; knit three.--Repeat.

_Eighth round_--pearl three; knit nine; pearl three; knit two together; knit two.--Repeat.

_Ninth round_--pearl three; knit four; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, knit four; pearl three; knit two together; knit one.--Repeat.

_Tenth round_--pearl three; knit eleven; pearl three; knit two together.--Repeat.

_Eleventh round_--pearl three; knit two together; knit nine; pearl three; pass the silk over, knit one; bring the silk forward.--Repeat.

_Twelfth round_--pearl three; knit two together; knit eight; pearl three; knit three.--Repeat.

_Thirteenth round_--pearl three; knit two together; knit seven; pearl three; knit one; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, knit one.--Repeat.

_Fourteenth round_--pearl three; knit two together; knit six; pearl three; knit five.--Repeat.

_Fifteenth round_--pearl three; knit two together; knit five; pearl three; knit two; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, knit two.--Repeat.

_Sixteenth round_--pearl three; knit two together; knit four; pearl three; knit seven.--Repeat.

_Seventeenth round_--pearl three; knit two together; knit three; pearl three; knit three; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, knit three.--Repeat.

_Eighteenth round_--pearl three; knit two together; knit two; pearl three; knit nine.--Repeat.

_Nineteenth round_--pearl three; knit two together; knit one; pearl three; knit four; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, knit four.--Repeat.

_Twentieth round_--pearl three; knit two together; pearl three; knit eleven.--Repeat.

Commence again, as at first round.

Finish the bag with eight plain rows, through which the cord may be passed.

Pine Apple Pattern Bag.

Second-sized netting silk. Five needles, No. 23.--Each pattern occupies fourteen stitches.

Cast fifty stitches on each of three needles, and forty-six on the fourth.

_First round_--knit one; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, knit five; slip one; knit two together, pass the slip-stitch over them; knit four.--Repeat.

_Second round_--plain knitting.

_Third round_--same as first,--knitting _two_ at the _commencement_.

_Fourth round_--plain knitting.

_Fifth round_--same as first,--knitting _three_ at the _commencement_.

_Sixth round_--plain knitting.

_Seventh round_--same as first,--knitting _four_ at the _commencement_.

_Eighth_, _Ninth_, _and Tenth rounds_--plain knitting.

_Eleventh round_--knit four;(a) slip one; knit two together, pass the slip-stitch over them; knit five; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, knit five.--Repeat from (a).

_Twelfth round_--plain knitting.

_Thirteenth round_--same as eleventh,--knitting _three_ at the _commencement_.

_Fourteenth round_--plain knitting.

_Fifteenth round_--same as eleventh,--knitting _two_ at the _commencement_.

_Sixteenth round_--plain knitting.

_Seventeenth round_--same as eleventh,--knitting _one_ at the _commencement_.

_Eighteenth_, _Nineteenth_, _and Twentieth rounds_--plain knitting.

Commence again, as at first round.

A Baby’s Bonnet.

Three-thread fleecy. Needles, No. 6.

Cast on forty-six stitches. Knit forty plain rows. Then,--cast on four more stitches at each end of the needle, and knit ten rows.

In the next row,--knit two together, to the end of the row. Then, knit two rows, and cast off. Draw up the cast-off stitches, and sew the ends of the last thirteen rows together, to form the crown.

Roll over the first twenty-eight rows, sewing them up at the ends, to form the front.

Cast on twenty-four stitches for a back piece. Knit twenty-four rows; drawing them up at the ends, to form a roll, similar to the front. This is afterwards to be attached to the lower part of the crown of the bonnet.

The bonnet should have a double lining of silk, stiffened with muslin.--The centre of the back of the crown may be formed of a small circle of plaited satin riband. The roll, in the front and back, should be filled with soft cotton wool. A rosette of satin riband may be added, with strings to match.

A Polka Riding, or Yacht, Jacket.

These coats are made with sleeves and collar; they descend about twelve inches below the waist, and form very comfortable warm wrappers, fitting tight to the figure. They should be knitted in a dark rich colour, with a border, about four inches deep, in black or white. If the border be white, small black worsted tufts, in imitation of ermine, may be added. According to the following improved method of working this jacket, it is divided into three portions,--the body, the sleeves, and the collar.

N.B. The whole of the knitting is in _Brioche_ stitch; that is,--bring the wool forward, slip one, knit two together.

Commence with the border, at the lower part of the jacket, by casting on--with _white_--two hundred and eighty-eight stitches.--Four-thread fleecy.--Needles, No. 9, or 10.

Knit thirty rows--_white_. Pass off seven _ribs_, on either side, on to a string; and, on the remaining stitches, knit eighteen rows--_coloured_.

On the _nineteenth_ (coloured) _row_--knit fifteen ribs; decrease one _rib_, by knitting three stitches in one;--knit forty-seven ribs; decrease one _rib_, as before; knit the remaining fifteen ribs.

Knit one hundred rows,--decreasing on every twentieth row, in the same manner and place.

In the next row--knit fifteen ribs; decrease one rib; then, decrease on every fifth rib, until within fifteen ribs of the end of row.

Knit fifty rows. Then--

Pass off the outer thirteen ribs, on either side, on to a string: and cast off the next four ribs, on either side, to form the arm holes.

Knit fifty rows on the remaining stitches of the back. This brings the knitting to the shoulder.

In the next _ten_ rows, leave two ribs unknit, at the beginning of the first two rows;--two more, at the second two rows;--two more, at the third two rows;--two more, at the fourth two rows;--and two more at the fifth two rows.

Knit two rows on the remaining stitches.

Knit the same number of rows, on the thirteen ribs of each side of the front that were passed on to the string; decreasing on the sides next the shoulders, in the same manner as directed for the back.

The slanting edges of the back and fronts are to be sewn together,--to form the shoulder and arm holes.

Take up the white ribs that were passed off, on either side, and--with _white_--knit a sufficient number of rows to form the borders for the fronts.

For the _collar_,--cast on ninety-six stitches--_white_. Knit eight rows. Then, knit twelve rows--_coloured_. Knit one plain row. Cast off,--and sew the collar to the neck of the jacket.

For the _sleeves_,--cast on one hundred and thirteen stitches --_coloured_.--Knit four rows. On the fifth row, leave two ribs unknit at the end; and, on every succeeding second row, leave two other ribs unknit;--so that, on the twenty-seventh row, there will be twenty-four ribs unknit, at the end. Knit one hundred and two rows,--knitting all the stitches on the needle--and cast off.

Cast on twenty-one stitches for the _cuff_--_white_.--Knit seventy-four rows. Sew the cuff to the narrow end of the sleeve. Then, sew up the whole sleeve, and join it to the arm hole of the jacket.

A Muff.

German wool, used double.--Needles, No. 8.--Cast on seventy-two stitches.

Knit one plain row.

_Second row_--bring the thread forward, knit two together.--Repeat.

Knit three plain rows.

Repeat the _second row_, alternately, with _three_ plain rows, until six _patterns_ be worked.

Knit five plain rows.

Repeat the _second row_, alternately, with _one_ plain row,--each three times.

Knit twenty-three rows,--turning the wool round the needle, and pearling two together.

Knit five plain rows.

Repeat the _second row_, alternately, with _one_ plain row,--each three times.

Knit four plain rows.

Repeat the _second row_, alternately, with _three_ plain rows, until six patterns be worked, as at the commencement.

Knit one plain row, and cast off.

Join up the two sides; then stuff and line the muff in the usual way.

A Gentleman’s Strong Purse.

Middle-sized netting silk.--Needles, No. 26.--Cast on eighty stitches.

_First row_--bring the silk forward, slip one; knit two together, pass the slip-stitch over them; bring the silk forward, knit one.--Repeat.

_Second row_--pearl knitting.

Repeat, these two rows, alternately.

Œillet-Pattern Purse.

Fine netting silk.--5 Needles, No. 26.--Cast twenty-four stitches on each of four needles.

_First round_--knit two together; bring the silk forward,--twice, knit two together.--Repeat.

_Second round_--knit two; pearl one; knit one.--Repeat.

_Third round_--bring the silk forward,--twice, knit two together,--twice.--Repeat.

_Fourth round_--knit one;(a) pearl one; knit two.--Repeat from (a).

When the fourth round is completed, knit one stitch off the next pin to the left, and commence again, as at first round.

Another Strong Purse.

Second-sized netting silk.--4 Needles, No. 24.--Cast on eighty stitches.

_First round_--slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; bring the silk forward, knit two.--Repeat.

_Second round_--knit two; bring the silk forward, knit two together.--Repeat.

For the mouth of the purse,--

_First row_--knit two; bring the silk forward, knit two together.--Repeat.

_Second row_--pearl two; turn the silk round the needle, pearl two together.--Repeat.

Star-Pattern for Shetland Knitting.

Lady Betty wool.--Needles, No. 8.--Cast on six stitches for each pattern, and one over for the edge.

N.B. The last stitches of each row are to be knitted the same as the first.

_First row_--knit one; knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two together.--Repeat.

_Second row_--knit two together; knit one;(a) bring the wool forward, knit one; bring the wool forward, knit three together; bring the wool forward, knit two together.--Repeat from (a).--_Finish_ with--knit two together; knit one.

_Third row_--knit one; knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two together.--Repeat.

_Fourth row_--knit two together;(b) bring the wool forward, knit three; bring the wool forward, knit three together.--Repeat from (b).

_Fifth row_--knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two together; knit one; knit two together; bring the wool forward.--Repeat.

_Sixth row_--knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit three together; bring the wool forward.--Repeat.

_Seventh row_--knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two together; knit one; knit two together; bring the wool forward.--Repeat.

_Eighth row_--knit two; bring the wool forward, knit three together; bring the wool forward, knit one.--Repeat.

Commence again, as at first row.

Leaf-Pattern for Shetland Knitting.

Lady Betty wool.--Needles, No. 8.--Cast on fifteen stitches for each pattern.

_First row_--slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; knit three; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit three; knit two together.--Repeat.

_Second row_--pearl knitting.

Repeat these two rows--twice.

_Seventh row_--slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; knit two; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit three; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit two; knit two together.--Repeat.

_Eighth row_--pearl knitting.

_Ninth row_--slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit five; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit one; knit two together.--Repeat.

_Tenth row_--pearl knitting.

_Eleventh row_--slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit seven; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit two together.--Repeat.

_Twelfth row_--pearl knitting.

_Thirteenth row_--knit one;(a) bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit three; knit two together; knit four; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit two together.--Repeat from (a).

_Fourteenth row_--pearl knitting.

_Fifteenth row_--knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit three; knit two together; slip one; knit one; pass the slip-stitch over it; knit three; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward.--Repeat.

_Sixteenth row_--pearl knitting.

Repeat the last two rows--twice.

_Twenty-first row_--knit two; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit two; knit two together; slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; knit two; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit one.--Repeat.

_Twenty-second row_--pearl knitting.

_Twenty-third row_--knit three; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit one; knit two together; slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit two.--Repeat.

_Twenty-fourth row_--pearl knitting.

_Twenty-fifth row_--knit four; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit two together; slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; bring the wool forward, knit two together; bring the wool forward, knit three.--Repeat.

_Twenty-sixth row_--pearl knitting.

_Twenty-seventh row_--knit two together; knit three; bring the wool forward, knit two together,--three times; bring the wool forward, knit four.--Repeat.

_Twenty-eighth row_--pearl knitting.

Commence again, as at first row.

An Edging.

Cast on eight stitches--Needles, No. 24.--Cotton, No. 20.

_First row_--knit three; bring the thread forward, knit two together; bring the thread forward,--twice, knit two together; knit one.

_Second row_--knit three; pearl one; knit two; bring the thread forward, knit two together; knit one.

_Third row_--knit three; bring the thread forward, knit two together; knit one; bring the thread forward,--twice, knit two together; knit one.

_Fourth row_--knit three; pearl one; knit three; bring the thread forward, knit two together; knit one.

_Fifth row_--knit three; bring the thread forward, knit two together; knit two; bring the thread forward,--twice, knit two together; knit one.

_Sixth row_--knit three; pearl one; knit four; bring the thread forward, knit two together; knit one.

_Seventh row_--knit three; bring the thread forward, knit two together; knit six.

_Eighth row_--slip three; knit four; bring the thread forward, knit two together; knit one.

Commence again, as at first row.

Another Edging.

Cast on seven stitches.--Needles, No. 24.--Cotton, No. 20.

_First row_--knit three; bring the thread forward, knit two together; bring the thread forward,--twice, knit two.

_Second row_--knit three; pearl one; knit two; bring the thread forward, knit two together; knit one.

_Third row_--slip one; knit two; bring the thread forward, knit two together; knit four.

_Fourth row_--cast off two; knit three; bring the thread forward, knit two together; knit one.

Commence again, as at first row.

An Insertion.

Cast on eleven stitches.--Needles, No. 24.--Cotton, No. 20.

_First row_--slip one; knit two; bring the thread forward, slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; bring the thread forward, slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; bring the thread forward, slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; knit two.

_Second row_--plain knitting.

Repeat these two rows, alternately.

A Carriage Bolster.

Three-thread fleecy, or eight-thread Zephyr wool.--Five Needles, No. 8.--Cast twenty stitches on each of three needles, and sixteen on the fourth. Knit one plain round.

_Second round_--knit three; bring the wool forward, slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; pearl three.--Repeat.

_Third round_--knit three; pearl one; keep the wool in front, slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; pearl two.--Repeat.

_Fourth round_--knit three; pearl two; keep the wool in front, slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; pearl one.--Repeat.

_Fifth round_--knit three; pearl three; keep the wool in front, slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it.--Repeat.

Commence again, as at first round; but, in order to keep the pattern in a slanting direction, the stitch that the slip-stitch was passed over in the previous row, must be made the first knit stitch, bringing the last of the former knitted stitches in the open part.

When a sufficient number of patterns have been knitted, to form a bolster of the desired length, it is to be drawn up at the ends, and soft tassels added. As the pattern is open, a bright coloured silk lining looks best;--cerise or blue, for instance, with the knitting in white. The bolster should be stuffed with down, or soft wool.

A deep and handsome Border.

Cast on thirty-eight stitches.--Needles, No. 22.--Cotton, No. 18.

_First row_--knit two; knit two together; bring the thread forward,(a) knit two; bring the thread forward, knit one; pearl two; knit two together; pearl two; knit two together; pearl two; knit one; bring the thread forward,--twice.--Repeat from (a).--_Finish_ with--knit four; bring the thread forward,--twice, knit two.