worked with white, attaching the thread to the second stitch of
foundation in the _1st row_, and finishing in the third chain in the
opposite leaf. In the _2d row_, fasten the thread to the third chain of
second leaf, and finish at the opposite leaf.--_3d row_. Fasten on at
the fifth chain of second leaf, and finish at the opposite leaf.--_4th
row_. Commence at third chain of third leaf, and finish at opposite
leaf. Work thus between each of the flowers to the end of row, then work
a row of single open crochet.

With white work 1 row in double crochet, and a row, 1 long, 2 chain,
miss 2; repeat. Recommence again at 2d row, and repeat the stripes of
drab five times, and of pink three times. Procure two tassels of the
colours used in the cover for chair, and attach to the sides.

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CROCHET.

23. LADY'S RETICULE.

_Materials--Drab crochet-thread, two shades of narrow blue satin ribbon,
cord and tassels to correspond with the ribbon; a piece of blue and a
piece of white silk as a lining_.


Make a chain of 130 stitches.--