Cast forty stitches on each of three needles, and forty-two on the fourth.—Knit six plain rounds to form a foundation. Commence the pattern as follows;—
First round—pearl three; pass the silk over, knit one; bring the silk forward, pearl three; knit two together; knit nine.—Repeat.
Second round—pearl three; knit three; pearl three; knit two together; knit eight.—Repeat.
Third round—pearl three; knit one; bring the silk forward, knit one,—twice; pearl three; knit two together; knit seven.—Repeat.
Fourth round—pearl three; knit five; pearl three; knit two together; knit six.—Repeat.
Fifth round—pearl three; knit two; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, knit two; pearl three; knit two together; knit five.—Repeat.
Sixth round—pearl three; knit seven; pearl three; knit two together; knit four.—Repeat.
Seventh round—pearl three; knit three; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, knit three; pearl three; knit two together; knit three.—Repeat.
Eighth round—pearl three; knit nine; pearl three; knit two together; knit two.—Repeat.