Toe (fig. [365]).—We will describe one other kind of toe, quite as shapely and easy to make as the others.
1st round—purl the first 2 stitches on each needle together.
2nd and 3rd, 5th and 6th, 8th and 9th, 11th and 12th, 14th and 15th, 17th and 18th rounds—plain.
4th round—1 plain, 1 intake with the 2nd and 3rd stitches, and with the last 2 on each needle.
7th round—knit the 2 first plain, make 1 intake with the 3rd and 4th stitches, and 1 with the 2 last.
In each of the next rounds with intakes, knit 1 plain stitch more.
When the two seams meet, pull the last stitch on each needle over the first of the next; knit the stitches between the intakes plain. Continue to decrease in this manner until the last stitches are reached.
Mending knitting.—Knitted articles are repaired by reconstructing the web with a needle and thread. When the stitches are not actually broken, they can be strengthened by new ones made over them, by means of a needle and thread.