Rules and Explanation of Terms.
The following Designs are formed by a very simple combination of
Tatting and Crochet, the more elaborate style of both Works being
avoided, so that any Lady with a knowledge of the first rules of each
Art will be able to accomplish the patterns without the least
difficulty, the Stars and Diamonds being made in Tatting and
afterwards worked round with loops of chain Crochet.
The numerous purposes to which the work can be applied far exceed the
limits of this Book, as it admits of being made in every material. The
Stars have a good effect for spotting and trimming Dresses, and, when
worked in black or white Silk, are suitable for Cloak and Bonnet
Trimmings. For Antimacassars and Doyleys, white and colored Cotton can
be substituted for the Gold and Wool; most of the Designs are adapted
for Church Needlework.
The Gold Tatting Twine can be obtained in two qualities; the least
expensive should be used for Doyleys and Antimacassars, but for Church
Needlework, or Collars and Sleeves, the better make is most suited.
The new Tatting Silk is a substitute for the Gold, and is made in two
sizes, No. 1 being the coarser.
In these Designs the knots should be made on the right side of the
work, the reverse side having the best effect.
"To Commence," in Crochet--Put the needle into a stitch or pearl loop,
and, leaving an end, bring the wool through in a loop.
"To Join," in Crochet--Take the needle out of the loop, put it into
the stitch to be joined, and bring the loop through this stitch,
always joining to the centre of a loop of chain.