"To Commence," in Crochet—Put the needle into a stitch or pearl loop, and, leaving an end, bring the wool through in a loop.
"To Join," in Crochet—Take the needle out of the loop, put it into the stitch to be joined, and bring the loop through this stitch, always joining to the centre of a loop of chain.
TATTING.
THE STARS AND DIAMONDS.
For which a Shuttle and Ring and Pin will be required. The Shuttle is to be filled with the materials as directed.
"A Pearl Loop," in Tatting—Turn the thread which forms the foundation loop over the pin and continue the stitches.
"A Double Stitch," in Tatting—Is formed by a single and a reverse stitch worked alternately.
Octagon Star—Commence a loop, work 1 double stitch, then (1 pearl and 2 double stitches alternately 7 times), 1 pearl, 1 double, draw the loop quite close, place the two ends together, knot them firmly and cut off the ends; it is better to knot the gold twice to make it very secure.