Explanation of Terms and Abbreviations.

K—Knit plain.

P—Purl (or seam). Knit with thread before the needle.

N—Narrow, and means to knit two stitches together.

PN—Purl (or seam) two stitches together.

SL—Slip a stitch from the left needle to the right without knitting it.

SL and B—Slip and bind, that is slip one stitch, knit the next, and pass slipped stitch over.

*—Stars or Asterisks indicate repetition.

Complete illustrated directions for these stitches will be found in "Florence Home Needlework" for 1894. A copy will be mailed to any address for 6 cents in stamps.

Stocking No. 1, Pattern A. Dark Green Yarn and Red Silk.