For which a Shuttle and Ring and Pin will be required. The Shuttle is
to be filled with the materials as directed.
"A Pearl Loop," in Tatting--Turn the thread which forms the foundation
loop over the pin and continue the stitches.
"A Double Stitch," in Tatting--Is formed by a single and a reverse
stitch worked alternately.
OCTAGON STAR--Commence a loop, work 1 double stitch, then (1 pearl and
2 double stitches alternately 7 times), 1 pearl, 1 double, draw the
loop quite close, place the two ends together, knot them firmly and
cut off the ends; it is better to knot the gold twice to make it very
secure.
SEXAGON STAR--Commence a loop, work 1 double, then (1 pearl and 2
double 5 times), 1 pearl, 1 double; draw close &c. as for the previous
Star.
THE DIAMOND 1st Oval--Commence a loop, work 4 double stitches, then 1
pearl, 2 double, 1 pearl, 2 double, 1 pearl, 4 double; draw quite
close, and work 3 Ovals more the same, commencing them close to the
last; and to fasten off firmly, pass the first end through the last
oval, and then through the other three; knot the two ends together.