This forms a very pretty border for the preceding centre pattern; the corners are so arranged that they can be joined correctly, when worked in four pieces of the requisite length.—Zephyr fleecy.—Needles, No. 7.
The same colours as the centre may be used. Cast on any number of stitches that can be divided by nine, and one over—white.
N.B. At the end of each pattern row,—bring the wool forward, knit one; bring the wool forward; then, finish the same (reversed) as at the commencement.
First row—plain knitting.
Second row—coloured,—knit three together; knit six;(a) bring the wool forward, knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two; knit two together, twice; knit two.—Repeat from ([a]).
Third row—pearl knitting.
Fourth row—knit three together; knit five;(b) bring the wool forward, knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two; knit two together, twice; knit two.—Repeat from ([b]).
Fifth row—pearl knitting.
Sixth row—knit three together; knit four;(c) bring the wool forward, knit one; bring the wool forward, knit two; knit two together, twice; knit two.—Repeat from ([c]).