Cast on eleven stitches and knit a row plain, then begin the pattern.
1st row—Knit three; bring forward and take two together; knit one, take two together; put the thread twice round the needle, take two together, and knit one.
2nd row—Knit two, pearl one, knit one, put the thread twice round the needle, take two together, bring forward, and knit five.
3rd row—Knit three, bring forward, take two together, knit one, bring forward, knit two, pearl one, bring forward, take two together, and knit two.
4th row—Knit two, bring forward, knit five, bring forward, take two together, knit five.
5th row—Knit three, bring forward, and take two together, knit the rest plain.
6th row—Cast off four, and knit the rest plain.
HINTS TO CROCHET-WORKERS.
Examine carefully the form of the needle, and try the hook, to ascertain that it is perfectly smooth. Some are so sharp and ill-made as to tear the cotton. Select those which are not of uniform thickness up to the hook; the best are those which are thinner there than an inch farther up. Where the needle is not proportionally fine near the hook, it is almost impossible to keep the work even.
Chain stitch ought to be done rather loosely, as working on it afterwards contracts it, and is apt to give it a puckered appearance. It is often advisable to use a needle one size larger for making the chain than for the rest of the work, especially in edgings. It will be found much easier to work the succeeding rows when this precaution is taken. Crochet needles should be kept in a housewife similar to those used for ordinary needles. The slightest soil or rust should be effaced with fine sandpaper.