“No wonder,” whispered Crow Shay. “I was there to help her.”

“Many people would find the crochet method easier than other methods, but it is not to be preferred where the edges of garments must be stretched,” Fairly Flew went on to explain. “It is not a good method to use in setting up the bottom of a sweater, because the edge should be very elastic; but if you are making a doll’s shawl, for instance, the crocheted cast-on stitches would be all right.”

“See that, Knit and Knack!

You thought Crow Shay

Wouldn’t be needed

For many a day!”

Crow Shay whispered to the knitting needle twins, who only laughed at him and clicked their heads together.

“Isn’t he funny?” said Knit.

“Isn’t he funny?” said Knack.