This is done in the plain double crochet, also in plain double Berlin
wool. Cast on sixty loops, and choose a pretty crochet pattern for the
border on each side--say a narrow border of green leaves, perhaps ten or
twelve stitches wide, on a scarlet ground, the centre a black ground,
with a diamond arabesque pattern, in bright golds, scarlets, greens, and
blues; to be about half-a-yard wide altogether, with the border on the
other side; you can vary the other part of the bag at pleasure. They are
made up with patent leather sides and bottom, with steel at the top. In
working patterns, be particular to pass the whole between the needle and
the wool you are working with.
NECK REST, OR CUSHION,
FOR THE BACK OF A CHAIR.
These are very comfortable for an invalid, they are generally done in
shaded wool, and six colours, say scarlet, green, lilac, orange, blue
and drab. Cast on ninety loops, and eight rows of each colour; this is
done in the plain double crochet, and when you cast on the loops for
the foundation, join the ends, and work round, they are finished with
velvet ends, and two pieces of cord round each piece of velvet; black
looks better than coloured.