The Strap—Double the white wool, and with it make 66 chain, turn, miss 1, 4 single on the chain; then 3 chain, miss 3, and work single crochet along the remainder of the chain. Then with the blue wool, used single, work 1 chain and 1 single round both sides. Sew it to the back of the shoe, and a button to the strap opposite the button-holes.
A leather sole may be added, and the shoe lined with silk, if preferred, but it is complete without.
LADY’S NECKTIE,
IN POINTED NETTING. [No. 6].
Materials—1 skein each of Magenta and Green Andalusian wool, or any two colours that contrast; 3 large steel netting needles and a mesh No. 10; a pair of tassels and ring.
A foundation of 241 stitches will be requisite.
1st row—Fill a needle with the Magenta wool, commence at the 1st stitch, and on the foundation net 60 stitches; then turn back, leaving the rest of the foundation, and net the 60 stitches; all the rows worked in Magenta are reckoned double rows.
2nd row—Net 55 stitches on the 1st row, and leaving 5 stitches of it, turn back and net the 55 stitches.
3rd row—Net 50 stitches, leaving 5 more, turn back and net the 50 stitches.
4th row—Net 45 stitches, turn back and net them.