8th.—4 gold (the 1st on the 1st of last row,) 1 blue, 7 gold, 1 blue, 3 gold. 4 times.

9th.—2 gold, 2 scarlet on 1 gold, 3 gold (the centre on the single blue,) 2 scarlet on 1 gold, 3 gold on 3 gold, 2 scarlet on 1 gold, 3 gold, 2 scarlet on 1 gold, 1 gold. 4 times.

10th.—1 gold on 1st gold of last row, 3 scarlet on two stitches, 5 gold, 3 scarlet on 2, 1 gold on centre of 3 gold, 3 scarlet as before, 5 gold, 3 scarlet. 4 times.

11th.—2 gold on 1, 4 scarlet, 4 gold on 3, 4 scarlet, 2 gold on 1, 4 scarlet, 4 gold on 3, 4 scarlet. 4 times.

12th.—3 gold on 2, 4 scarlet, 3 gold on 2, 4 scarlet, 6 gold, 4 scarlet, 3 gold on 2, 4 scarlet, 3 gold on 2. 4 times.

Thus it will be perceived, the written instructions are for one exact quarter of each round. After having done the last round, do one entirely of scarlet; cut off the cord at the end of the round, and work a few stitches to conceal the termination of it.

For the Sides of the Basket.—The rounds alternately blue and gold.

1st Round.—1 dc., 3 ch., miss 1; repeat.

2nd.—1 dc. on centre of 3 ch., 3 ch., miss 3.

3rd.—As last, with 4 ch. between.