For the border, cast on 130 stitches; 2 are kept for each edge, which are not mentioned in the pattern; they are knit and seamed every alternate row. No. 11 pins for Shetland wool, and No. 12 for Ardoise, are good sizes. Nine stitches form the pattern; so, if wished wider or narrower, either add or take off 9 stitches.
Knit 1 plain row, seam and now commence the border, which may be knit about half-a-yard deep.
First row:—Seam 2, make 1, knit 2 together, knit 3, knit 2 together, make 1; repeat.
Second row:—Seam 7, knit 2, alternately.
Third row:—Seam 2, knit 1, make 1, knit 2 together, knit 1, knit 2 together, make 1, knit 1.
Fourth row:—Seam 7 and knit 2 alternately.
Fifth row:—Seam 2, knit 2, make 1, slip 1, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over, make 1, knit 2.
Sixth row:—Seam 7 and knit 2 alternately.
Repeat these 6 rows.
For the centre:—Knit 1 row, seam 1, then commence the pattern. Only 1 stitch is for the edge at each side, the pattern is of 16 stitches.