Fig. 152. Damask stitch for figs. [103] and [105].
Tenth and eleventh patterns (figs. [153] and [154]).—The former of these is used for filling in the short stripe in fig. [105], the second for the long inside one. Fig. [153] is clear enough to need no explanation; with reference to fig. [154], it is however as well to point out that the shortest stitch should cover 4 threads and the longest 12, the rest is easily learnt from the illustration. This is a very suitable design for the decoration of large surfaces and combines well with any running diagonal pattern, when it can be made to form a large star which can be worked as a separate figure.
Fig. 153. Tenth pattern. Damask stitch for figs. [104] and [105].
Fig. 154. Eleventh pattern. Damask stitch for fig. [105].
Twelfth pattern (fig. [155]).—In cases where this and the following stitches are to be executed on a light, transparent stuff, it is best to use a very strongly twisted thread, such as Fil d’Alsace D.M.C[A] or, Fil à dentelle D.M.C[A] instead of a softer and looser material. A stiff thread compresses the threads of the stuff better and the open spaces, thus made in it, are rendered more visible.
Count 6 threads vertically, put in the needle and draw it through from right to left, underneath 3 diagonal threads. For the next stitch, carry it upwards over 6 threads, and back under 3. The second row is worked back over the first in the same way. Leave 6 threads between each row.