An embroidery book

by Anne Knox Arthur

Fig. 56.

A Netting Knot (Fig. 56).—The knot is similar to that used for netting. In working an open space as in Fig. 56, it will be found of considerable aid—towards the equalising of the loops—if horizontal lines are drawn on the foundation material. The loop may be fixed with a pin into position, and the needle being inserted behind the loop of the upper row and the stretched thread, the working thread is then twisted over and under the needle before the thread is drawn up. This stitch can also be worked without the strengthening horizontal lines, either in diagonal or straight lines. To work it diagonally, make the first loop in the left top corner of the square; overcast a few stitches along the top to reach the position for starting the second row; each loop is secured with the knot as in Fig. 56, their regularity and equal length being ensured by the pin which is stuck into the foundation. In netting, a knitting needle or small mesh is used instead of a pin.

PLATE XIV.

CORNER OF COT COVERLET—UNFINISHED ([See p. 138])

Edgings.—A very dainty and durable little edging may be made by working this knot on to a coloured or a lace braid. In Fig. 30 the knot comes at the edge of the material, while with this point Turc knot the edge of the loop is knotted. If the loop in the edging in Fig. 30 is worked rather tighter, it also makes a very durable finish.

Fig. 57.

Picots (Fig. 57).—The little pin picot is occasionally used as a finish to a button-hole edging. It is rather ineffective, having only a single thread, which is apt to disappear after a little wear. Fig. 23 gives a much more substantial picot in bullion stitch.

To work Fig. 57, button-hole a few stitches along the edge or bar as the case may be; fix a pin into the material or bar and pass the thread under it; take a stitch into the material; bring the needle out at the back; slip it under the three threads from left to right (see Fig. 57) and draw through. Make a firm knot close to the edge of the material, then continue the button-holing till the next point is reached.