Knit twenty-three similar rounds with black.
Knit thirty-four similar rounds, commencing with scarlet; but decreasing on each round,—by pearling two; and knitting two together, taken at the back, at the commencement of each round; and knitting the last two stitches together, in the front;—when seventy-two stitches only will remain on the needles.
Knit fifty rounds, as at the [commencement].
N.B. Every twenty-three rounds should be alternately black and scarlet; hence the sock will be formed of three stripes of black, and three of scarlet, of an equal width, finished at the top with a half stripe of black. The widest part, which forms the bottom or foot of the sock, should be sewn, or loosely knitted, up. A leathern sole, if desired, may afterwards be attached. This sock, although when in the hand it does not exhibit much form, when drawn over the foot will be found to fit exactly to its shape.
Remarks.—The above directions are for a full-sized lady’s sock. If larger needles and coarser wool be employed, the knitting will be still more elastic, and a fewer number of stitches will be required. The same directions, with a change of material, are equally adapted for a large loose night, or bath, sock. With a fewer number of stitches, but observing the same relative proportions throughout, most comfortable and warm leggings, for drawing over infants’ shoes, may be made, which are not apt either to roll over, or slip off.
A Travelling Cap.
This cap may be knitted with double German wool, in five shades of any light colour, and white.—Needles, No. 8.
Cast on one hundred and two stitches, with the darkest shade of colour.—Knit one plain row to form an edge. Then, commence the pattern (formed of four rows) as follows.