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+The Project Gutenberg eBook, Spool Knitting, by Mary A. McCormack
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+Title: Spool Knitting
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+Author: Mary A. McCormack
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+SPOOL KNITTING
+
+by
+
+MARY A. McCORMACK
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+
+
+New York
+A. S. Barnes & Company
+1909
+Copyright, 1909
+by A. S. Barnes & Company.
+
+
+
+
+CONTENTS
+
+ PAGE
+
+ Spool Knitting 1
+ Toy Knitters 3
+ Round Web 5
+ Flat Web 7
+ Circular Mat 9
+ Ball for Baby 11
+ Doll's Muff 13
+ Collarette 15
+ Tom O' Shanter Cap 17
+ Baby's Rattle 19
+ Toboggan Cap 21
+ Child's Bath or Bedroom Slippers 23
+ Small Mittens 25
+ Doll's Hood 27
+ Doll's Coat or Jacket 29
+ Bootees 33
+ Little Boy Blue 35
+ Little Red Riding Hood 37
+ Doll's Skirt 39
+ Little Boy's Hat 41
+ Child's Muffler 43
+ Child's Hood 45
+ Little Girl's Hat 47
+ Doll's Sweater 49
+ Wristlets 51
+ Shoulder Shawl 53
+ Doll's Carriage Robe 55
+ Child's Leggings 57
+ Muffler 59
+ Made of Knitting Cotton 61
+ Jumping Rope 63
+ Toy Horse Reins 65
+ Wash Cloth 67
+ School Bag 69
+ Chimney Cleaner 71
+ Doll's Hammock 73
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+SPOOL KNITTING
+
+
+Few elementary exercises have aroused more interest in the child than
+the toy knitting; due, perhaps, to its simplicity and his power to do it
+easily and well.
+
+To some keen observer the little orb-weaving spider may have suggested
+this form of occupation. Be this as it may, the child who is a lover of
+nature will be quick to perceive the strong resemblance he bears to this
+little insect while at work with his toy knitter, going from post to
+post just as the insect worked its net in spiral form on his framework
+of radiating lines.
+
+The possibilities of an empty spool and a few pins are almost without
+limitations. The illustrations here given are merely suggestive of many
+more that can be worked out along these lines. They are not simply to
+momentarily attract the child, but to permit of individual growth, and
+to have him participate in the joy of its ultimate use.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Toy Knitters
+
+
+Toy knitters are made of a cylindrical piece of wood two and one-half or
+three inches long and at least one inch in diameter. This size enables
+the child to grasp it easily and work without cramping the fingers. A
+hole one-fourth or one-half inch in diameter is bored lengthwise through
+the center to admit the work. Spools are used to advantage where
+knitters cannot be obtained.
+
+Pins, staples, or wire nails are used as posts. These are driven into
+the wood and then curved outward a little at the top with pliers, to
+prevent the work from slipping off. One, two, three or four posts may be
+used.
+
+A number of forms of web can be made, but the simplest and quickest are
+those made on the knitters having but two posts. The four-post knitters
+are also simple and are used where a thick cord is needed.
+
+Except otherwise specified two-post knitters are used for these models.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Round Web
+
+
+Drop worsted through the hole in the center of the knitter and draw it
+out at the other end, three inches. This end is used to draw the work
+through the knitter. Carry the worsted leading from the ball, around the
+post to the right, across the center of the hole in the knitter and
+around the post to the left; then back across the center to the post at
+the right, thus making two stitches on this post. Lift the lower or
+first stitch with a large pin or knitting needle, carry it over the
+second stitch and drop it over the post; then across the center to the
+post at the left and repeat. So continue until the desired length is
+obtained.
+
+It will require seven yards of yarn to make one yard of web on the
+two-post knitter.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Flat Web
+
+
+Begin in the same way as for round web, but after carrying the first or
+lower stitch over the second stitch on each post, bring the worsted back
+around the same post, and over to the post on the opposite side and
+repeat. This will leave two stitches on each post. In knitting flat
+webs, two stitches must always be left on the end posts, and these two
+are carried over the third stitch and dropped over the post in working
+back and forth.
+
+It requires eleven yards of yarn to make one yard of flat web on the
+two-post knitter.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Circular Mat
+
+
+A mat five inches in diameter requires two and one-half yards of round
+web. Start sewing with the piece of worsted hanging from the end of the
+web. Coil and sew in place by taking up the underhalf of a stitch on the
+right, then the underhalf of a stitch on the left side usually called
+"ball stitch." Continue alternating from right to left, taking up one
+stitch at a time except when it is necessary to widen; then sew two
+stitches of the web into one in the mat.
+
+Run the end of sewing thread back in the sewing to fasten it. When
+starting with a new sewing thread, put the needle in one inch back from
+where sewing ended and run it through the work to where the last stitch
+was taken.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Ball for Baby
+
+
+Use round web. Start with end of web and sew and coil as for round mat.
+Widen only when necessary to keep it from drawing in too quickly. When
+desired width or center of ball is reached, fill with tissue paper or a
+ball of soft cotton. The sewing is then continued and each row narrowed
+off by taking two stitches in part already sewed and one in the web.
+When the same number of rows is narrowed the filling should be entirely
+covered. The end left over will serve as a cord for the ball.
+
+Flat web may be used by taking twelve pieces three inches long and
+sewing them together--alternating color and white, if desired. Run a
+draw-thread around the bottom and fill with paper or cotton; then run a
+draw-thread around the top. Finish with a cord made of a piece of round
+web.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Doll's Muff
+
+
+This will require three yards of round web. Sew the web into a
+rectangular piece three inches wide and five inches long.
+
+Join the three-inch ends together and draw up the ends a little to form
+the muff. Finish with cord to go around the neck.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Collarette
+
+
+Round web five yards. Measure the doll's neck for collar. Gradually
+widen each row in the back. Bring the third row of web down in front to
+form the tabs; then up to the back of collarette and finish the back,
+bringing the last row down in front into the tabs.
+
+Paper patterns may be used as a guide, but children should be encouraged
+to draw and cut their own patterns.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Tam O' Shanter Cap
+
+
+Measure the doll's head and make the top of the crown twice the diameter
+of the head. It is sewed in the same way as the circular mat. When the
+desired width of crown is obtained, begin the under side of the crown by
+narrowing off--that is, taking two stitches in the crown and sewing them
+into one stitch in the web. Continue until the desired opening for the
+head is obtained. Two rows of web will complete the headband. Finish
+with a pompon on top.
+
+Use round web.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Baby's Rattle
+
+
+The foundation ring is made of a piece of splint or flat pith fifteen
+inches long. Form this into a ring, having the ends lap two inches.
+
+Wrap this with knitting cotton or yarn, being careful to keep winding
+even. When the winding is completed, draw the end of cotton underneath
+the winding with a needle to fasten it.
+
+Use three pieces of round web for spokes. Fasten all three together in
+the center. Bells may be sewed on the outside or inside of the ring.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Toboggan Cap
+
+
+To make a cap five inches long and four inches wide, knit eighty-four
+inches of flat web. Begin five inches from the end of the web, turn and
+sew into a rectangular form five inches wide and eight inches long.
+
+Join the five-inch ends, and draw in the top with the needle and a piece
+of the material from which the cap was made. After securing the top,
+twist and fold the piece of yarn remaining for a cord and fasten a
+number of strands of yarn through the loop for a tassel.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Child's Bath or Bedroom Slippers
+
+
+Length of sole, five and one-half inches. It is well to have the soles
+before beginning to sew. They can be secured at any store.
+
+Each slipper requires two and one-half yards of round web. Start at the
+back of the heel (A, of illustration), and make the first two rows three
+inches high, then gradually shorten the next three rows, and keep each
+row this height until the instep is finished. The first row on the vamp
+(B, of illustration) is made one inch higher than the side. Each row is
+then gradually shortened, the last row being three-fourths of an inch
+high (C, of illustration). This will complete one-half of the slipper.
+
+The other half is made in just the reverse way by continuing the sewing
+from the toe (C, of illustration) back to the heel, taking care that
+each row is exactly the same height as the corresponding row on the
+opposite side.
+
+Join the back of the heel and sew to the soles before closing the vamp
+in front. Sew vamp up the center by catching corresponding loops
+together. Make cord and tassel to go around the top, as in illustration
+of finished slippers.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Small Mittens
+
+
+Sixty inches of flat web will be required for each mitten. Cut off eight
+pieces six inches long. In cutting, clip just one stitch and run the
+ends across, and sew them into a cylindrical form. Draw in the top with
+a needle and a piece of the material and fasten securely. Leave an
+opening on one side for the thumb.
+
+The thumb is made of three pieces sewed together. The longest piece is
+three inches and the others each two and three-fourths inches long. In
+sewing it into the mitten, have the longest piece come down toward the
+wrist. Gradually form and sew it in place. Draw in the top and fasten
+securely.
+
+
+CORD
+
+This is made of round web, knitted the desired length. The length will
+vary a little according to size of the child, but four and one-half feet
+is a good length. The mittens are fastened to the ends of the cord.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Doll's Hood
+
+
+This requires two yards of round web.
+
+Start with the end of the web and sew into a circular form for the
+crown. (See illustration A.) The sixth row is brought down to within one
+inch of the center of the back. Turn and sew around to within one inch
+from the center of the back on the opposite side. This will leave two
+inches free in the back of the hood. Turn and continue sewing in this
+way for five rows, which will form the side of hood.
+
+The remaining part of the web is then brought around the face of the
+hood and across the back, as one would sew a cord.
+
+Finish with cord and tassel for tie-strings. A rosette of yarn may be
+made for the top or side.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Doll's Coat or Jacket
+
+
+This may be made of round or flat web.
+
+The coat is begun at the under-arm seam _a_. For a coat five inches long
+begin three inches from the end of the web to make the first turn. Sew
+from this turn to the starting end of the web _b_, fasten the sewing
+thread and cut it off. The second row is made eleven inches long, or
+long enough to go over the shoulder and down the back, _b_ to _c_.
+
+Sew four rows in this way to form the front and part of the back; then
+four rows five inches long for the back; then four more rows eleven
+inches long for the other shoulder and front _d_ to _e_. Sew the fifth
+or last row up three inches for the other under-arm seam.
+
+Join the under-arm seams, leaving an opening of two inches for sleeves
+if they are desired. If not, the armhole and neck can be finished off
+with some contrasting color.
+
+[Illustration]
+
+For the sleeves, measure the length of the doll's arm and make the first
+row this length. Make each row a little longer than the preceding row
+until the top or shoulder part is reached, then gradually shorten each
+row until the desired width is obtained. The last row should be the
+same length as the first row. When sewing them in the coat, have the
+longest part come at the top of the shoulder. Buttons are made by
+braiding yarn and sewing it in the form of buttons.
+
+A cord for fastening is made by braiding, or twisting and folding the
+yarn. It is then sewed into loops or used as cord and tassel for tying.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Bootees
+
+
+Knit two yards of round web for each bootee.
+
+Start two inches from the end of the web for the first turn. Sew into an
+elliptical form three and one-half inches long for the sole. Sew two
+more rows without widening for the sides of the foot; then sew two rows
+across the front for the toe; the third row bring all around the top to
+complete the foot.
+
+The leg of the bootee is made by bringing the web directly upward three
+inches before making the first turn. Make each row three inches high and
+catch each row into the top of the foot while sewing. Put cord and
+tassel around where the leg and foot meet.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Little Boy Blue
+
+
+Make coat according to directions given for doll's coat.
+
+Measure the length of the doll's leg for the length of the trousers. Use
+flat web and sew it into two rectangular pieces wide enough to make each
+leg a little full.
+
+Join the inside seams part way and then join the open edge of the right
+front with the open edge of the left front. Do the same with the back
+edges. Put a draw-string around the top, or a piece of the web may be
+used for a waistband. Put in a draw-string around the bottom of each
+leg.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Little Red Riding-Hood
+
+
+The doll shown in illustration is ten and one-half inches tall. To make
+cape and hood in one piece sew two rows of flat web, six and one-half
+inches long, for the center of the back. These two rows will also give
+the desired fulness. The next five rows are made nineteen inches long,
+or long enough to reach over the head and down to form the two sides of
+the cape and hood. After these five rows are completed, sew five rows
+six inches long on each side of the front of the cape, to make it wide
+enough to meet across the chest.
+
+Close the cape and the hood in the back. The part above the six and a
+half inch rows will form the hood. Draw in the top of these two short
+rows and sew to the base of the hood. Put in a draw-string around the
+top of the right side of the cape in front, carry it around the base of
+the hood, around the top of the cape on the left side and tie in front.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Doll's Skirt
+
+
+This skirt is five inches long and made of flat web. The first and last
+rows are made one and a quarter inch shorter than the other rows forming
+the skirt. These two rows are sewed together when the skirt is finished,
+thus forming the placket and also the desired fulness in the back.
+
+There are sixteen rows in all. Each two, when sewed together, form a
+scollop at the top and bottom where the web is turned. In sewing care
+must be taken to have each row the exact length of the preceding row
+except in the first and last row.
+
+The top of the skirt may be finished with a draw-string or a band made
+from cloth. The bottom of the skirt may be left as it is, or be finished
+with a blanket stitch of some contrasting color. The skirt requires five
+yards of flat web.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Little Boy's Hat
+
+
+Measure the child's head for the size of the hat. Make the crown of the
+hat one-half of this measurement. If the child's head measures
+twenty-two inches around, make the crown eleven inches in diameter. The
+crown is circular and is made in the same way as the circular mat,
+taking two stitches of web and sewing them into one stitch of the crown
+already sewed to keep it flat. When it is of the desired size, begin the
+side by sewing one stitch of the web into one of the crown, at the same
+time holding the web to be sewed directly under the last row in the
+crown.
+
+Make the side twice as long as the desired height of the hat. For
+instance, if the desired height is to be three and a half inches, make
+the side seven inches long, as one-half of this measurement is turned
+up.
+
+Two colors may be used, one color for the crown and one for the side.
+Red and black or red and white are pretty combinations.
+
+A doll's hat of the same style, the crown three and a half inches in
+diameter, requires five yards of round web.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Child's Muffler
+
+
+This is a combination of flat and round web. Knit ten inches of flat
+web, change to round web by bringing the yarn across the center of the
+hole in the knitter to the opposite post, and knit ten inches, or the
+number of inches necessary to go around the neck. Change again to flat
+web, knit ten inches and clip off.
+
+Make seven such pieces and sew them together to form the muffler. The
+round web will form the neck part.
+
+Do not remove from the knitter while changing from flat to round web.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Child's Hood
+
+
+This is made much in the same way as the doll's hood. Make the back of
+the hood five inches in diameter, then turn the web and form the side.
+Sew around to within four inches of the place of turning on the opposite
+side and turn again. So continue until the side is sufficiently wide to
+cover the child's head. Extend this side three inches beyond the desired
+width, widening on each row of the extended part to give fulness. This
+widening may be omitted, and the extended part turned back, leaving it
+perfectly plain, if desired. Trim with rosettes or pompons made of the
+same material as the hood.
+
+Turn back the extended part and tack to the hood. Sew a pompon or a
+rosette of yarn over the top of the sewing stitch. For tie-strings, use
+cord and tassel, or ribbon.
+
+The hood requires from twenty-five to thirty yards.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Little Girl's Hat
+
+
+This requires twenty-five yards of round web. Measure the child's head
+for the size of the hat. Start the crown in the same way as the circular
+mat. When it is five inches in diameter, gradually turn the crown, while
+sewing the next five or six rows.
+
+When the desired width is reached, begin forming the side by sewing one
+stitch of web into one stitch of the crown, keeping each row exactly
+under the preceding row until the desired height is obtained; then
+gradually widen to form the rim, which is three and a half or four
+inches broad.
+
+Do not widen any on the last two rows, but draw the web a little tighter
+while sewing to make the edge of the rim roll or turn inward.
+
+Finish with cord and tassels around the crown, or pompons on the right
+or left side of the front of the hat.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Doll's Sweater
+
+
+This is made of five and one-half yards of flat web cut into pieces of a
+desired length. Cut three pieces seven inches long for the front. One
+inch and a half of this will also form the neck. When cutting, clip only
+one stitch and pull out the ends.
+
+The next two pieces are cut five and one-half inches long and sewed one
+on each side of the front one inch and a half below the top end. Each
+succeeding row is made a little shorter to form the shoulder, the
+shortest pieces forming the outside edges.
+
+Make the back of the sweater in the same way and sew front and back
+together, leaving one and a quarter inch opening on each side for the
+sleeves.
+
+The sleeve is made of five pieces, the longest piece being three inches,
+and the shortest two and one-half inches long. Sew these pieces together
+to form the sleeve. When sewing it into the sweater, place the longest
+part at the shoulder seam and stretch the armhole while sewing it in.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Wristlets
+
+
+These are made of round or flat web. Each wristlet requires one and
+one-half yards.
+
+Measure five inches, the length of the wristlet, and turn. Start sewing
+from this point and sew to the end of the five inches and turn again.
+
+Continue until enough rows are sewed to make the wristlet the desired
+width, which in this model is two and one-half inches.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Shoulder Shawl
+
+
+This may be made of round or flat web, and of any desired size. If the
+shawl is to be thirty-six inches long, clip the web into pieces of this
+length and sew them together until the shawl is of the desired width, or
+the web may simply be turned at the end of each row, then proceed with
+the sewing.
+
+The fringe for the ends is made by cutting the yarn into lengths twice
+as long as the desired length of the fringe--that is, if the fringe is
+to be five inches long, cut the yarn into pieces ten inches long.
+
+Fold each ten-inch piece in two, slip the folded end through a stitch in
+the end of the shawl and draw the two ends of the piece through the loop
+thus formed and pull tight.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Doll's Carriage Robe
+
+
+This robe is ten inches wide and eighteen inches long, and is made of
+four pieces of flat web, each piece three yards long. Any number of
+pieces of either round or flat web may be used, and the robe made wider
+and longer if desired.
+
+Measure fifteen inches of web and turn it. Begin sewing from this, turn
+down to the end of the fifteen inches and again turn, bringing the web
+around over the end. Care must be taken while turning to keep the ends
+perfectly flat.
+
+When the three yards are used begin the other parts in the same way.
+Make four or any desired number of parts, and sew them together,
+alternating the colors. Put a tassel made of the same material on the
+rounded end of each part.
+
+If round web is used it will require more for each part, for the round
+is not as wide as the flat web.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Child's Leggings
+
+
+Leggings may be made of round or flat web. Measure five inches above the
+knee down to the vamp of the shoe for the length of the front part of
+the legging. This gives the length of the first row.
+
+Turn the web and begin to sew from this point up to the top, then turn
+again and sew down to the toe. Continue in this way until the front part
+is two and one-half inches wide.
+
+Bring the remaining rows down to within two inches of the end of the
+toe, until the legging is wide enough to go around the child's leg, then
+sew to the opposite side of the front. Sew a piece of tape to the
+instep.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Muffler
+
+
+This may be made of round or flat web. Make the part to go around the
+neck first. In this model the neck band is ten inches long and three
+inches wide. Sew four rows of flat or six rows of round web for the
+neck. Begin three inches from the ends to make the front. Gradually
+shorten each row until it is of the desired length.
+
+Make loops of twisted yarn and sew to one end of the neck band to slip
+over the buttons. Sew the buttons on the opposite end and on the inside
+where they will be hidden while the muffler is being worn.
+
+
+
+
+Made of Knitting Cotton
+
+
+Knitting cotton can be secured at any department store. It comes in
+colors white, black, red, navy blue, and mixed colors. This is not as
+elastic as worsted and is used where strength is required, such as bags,
+hammocks, wash-cloths, etc. It is very inexpensive and can be used to
+great advantage.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Jumping Rope
+
+
+Select a piece of jute, or stout cord the length of the desired rope.
+Drop one end of this and one end of the knitting cotton through the hole
+in the knitter (use knitter having four posts), and draw it out at the
+other end three inches. Bring the cotton leading from the ball around
+each post once, then proceed with the knitting, covering the cord or
+jute which is used as a core or foundation for the rope.
+
+Cords for pillow tops may also be made in this way.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Toy Horse Reins
+
+
+These are made of coarse knitting cotton on four-post knitters. Knit a
+piece three yards long for the reins. The children measure each other
+for the breast-piece, which will be from ten to twelve inches long. This
+is fastened to the reins nine inches below the center of the neck on
+each side, to allow the head to pass through easily.
+
+Two colors may be used in knitting the reins, working around first with
+one color, then with the other.
+
+Fourteen yards of knitting cotton will make one yard of web on the
+four-post knitter.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Wash Cloth
+
+
+This is made of white knitting cotton. It requires nine yards of web for
+a cloth ten by twelve inches. Measure twelve inches of web, turn and sew
+toward the end.
+
+When the twelve-inch piece is sewed turn again and sew. Continue in this
+way until the desired size is obtained.
+
+With a piece of the cotton make a loop at one corner by which to hang
+it.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+School Bag
+
+
+This may be made of round or flat web. A bag twelve inches deep and
+fourteen inches wide requires thirty yards. Measure twenty-four inches
+of web and turn. Begin sewing from this turn to the end of the
+twenty-four inches then turn again. So continue until this oblong piece
+measures fourteen by twenty-four inches. Fold this in two and sew up the
+sides. This will avoid any seam in the bottom of the bag.
+
+Make handles in the same way as for jumping-rope, or a double thickness
+of the web may be used for each handle and sewed to the top sides of the
+bag. Finish by sewing a piece of the web around the top.
+
+Laundry bags, sewing bags, and little bags for holding paints and
+water-dish may be made in similar way.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Chimney Cleaner
+
+
+This is made of white knitting cotton. It requires two yards of flat or
+three yards of round web.
+
+Secure a piece of stick or better still a piece of half-inch dowel ten
+or twelve inches long, for a handle. Cut a groove with a knife around
+one end to keep the web from slipping off.
+
+Sew the web into loops three and a half or four inches long. Draw them
+in around the end of the handle with the sewing string just in the
+groove; then wind the sewing string around two or three times, tie, and
+clip off the ends.
+
+
+
+
+[Illustration]
+
+Doll's Hammock
+
+
+This is made of flat web. A hammock eight by twelve inches requires five
+and one-half yards. Sew this into an oblong piece twelve inches long and
+eight inches wide.
+
+Secure a piece of cardboard three inches longer than the oblong piece
+and one inch wider.
+
+Round off the corners with a pair of scissors (see illustration), and
+cut notches or slits in ends one-half inch apart. Sew two brass rings in
+the center of one side, and on the other baste the oblong piece which is
+to be used for the hammock. Then with a needle and a long piece of the
+knitting cotton begin making the ends of the hammock by securing one end
+of the sewing string to the hammock and bring it over the end of the
+cardboard in the first slit from the end and through the ring on the
+opposite side of cardboard; back over cardboard, through second slit and
+through hammock.
+
+So continue until one end is finished. Do the same with the other end.
+These strings may be held in place by putting three or four rows of
+weaving just underneath the rings.
+
+Clip the basting stitches and remove from the cardboard. Make fringe as
+for shawl.
+
+
+
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