2. Another way is to take off the stitch from the first nail with a crochet hook, then the stitch from the first nail in the other row, and draw this one through the stitch already on the hook. Then take off the next and draw it through the stitch on the hook, and so on until all the stitches have been crocheted from the rake.[3]
It will be found that sometimes, with certain yarns, this makes a very tight edge. In this case it is better to use the length of yarn left hanging, and having lifted off two stitches, instead of drawing the second through the first, draw a loop of the yarn through both, leaving this loop on the hook. (This is called a slip stitch.) Take off the next stitch and repeat. Continue until all the stitches have been crocheted from the rake.
6. How to Take Up the Loose Stitches at the Beginning of the Knitting.
Examine a piece of knitting that has just been cast off the rake.
It will be observed that the last row is much tighter than the first.
To take up these loose stitches at the beginning, crochet once across, using the slip stitch described in paragraph 2 of [section 5] of this chapter.
7. How to Sew Garments Together.
Use one strand of yarn and a short darning or tapestry needle. Match the stitches, take up one thread on each side, and do not draw the yarn too tightly.
8. How to Make Buttonholes.
Cast stitches off two to six nails, depending on the size of the buttonhole to be made, beginning at the sixth nail from the edge. Add these nails again in the very next row of knitting.