To use several Colors. This is done in single crochet. Hold the threads not in use on the edge of the work, and work them in. Change the color by beginning the stitch in the old color and finishing it with the new, continuing the work with the latter holding in the old. If only one stitch is wanted in the new color, finish one stitch and begin the next with it; then change.
To "Purl" in Netting. Bring your thread forward, and take up the inner side of the stitch, putting your needle downwards in the stitch instead of upwards, as you do in plain knitting.
PHILADELPHIA AGENCY.
"W. J. M."—Cannot send the "Lady's Book" previous to January, 1851. Wish we had the eight years to send you.
"Clara S."—Will find explanations of the abbreviations of crochet terms in this number; also March number, page 279; and in our May number we will give further directions.
"L. M. H."—Sent you patterns by mail on 18th.
"Miss A. R."—Sent your hair bracelet on the 18th.
"Miss P. S."—Sent your ring and thimble on the 19th.
"O. V. H."—Sent your gold pen on 19th.