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THE IMPERIAL
Macrame Lace
Book.
WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
FLAX THREADS.
BARBOUR BROTHERS,
No. 134
CHURCH
STREET,
NEW
YORK.
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W. MARTIN,
Printer, 47
Murray
Street, N. Y.
1877.
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Entered according to Act of Congress, in by BARBOUR BROTHERS,
tiie "i'ef.r
Wl',
at the office of tlie Librarian of congress, at Washington, D. C.
INTM OB UCTION
iM
introducing this work on

in
Macrame
Lace,
we
are acting
compliance with the wishes of our numerous friends,

are desirous of seeing a fuller development of this
who
interesting study.
times,
is
The
subject of Macrane, so well

in
known
this
in
ancient
its
now
so
much
favor that
it
has already found
way
into the principal Courts of Europe,
and we take
method of
it
introducing
it
to
the Ladies of America, befieving they will find
a fascinating yet simple study.

It
is
remarkable that
this
knotted Lace, Macrame,
in spile of its
ancient
until
date, should have heen generally
unknown
in this countrv,
it.
we had
the honor and privilege of introducing

date.
Its history in
goes back
to a very early
Knotted threads
the most
ingenious and varied designs
may be
seen in the pattern books of
Tagliente and
II
Spechio, between 1530 and 1550.

this
We
art is
have no doubt that as soon as the subject of

understood,
it
beauiiful
all
will
be taken up and developed by
true
lovers of Lace work.
BARBOUR BROTHERS,
134 Church
St.,
New York: 153

Street,
Franklin
St.,
Boston,
119 Pine
San Francisco.
HILDEN MILLS,
Litibuni, Ireland.
BARBOUR FLAX
SP'G CO.
Pater sov, y. J.
TRADE MARK.
(From the
New York Journal of Commerce,
April 9th, 1S7T.)
A TRIUMPH
BARBOUR FLAX SPINNING
(BARBOUR BROTHERS.)
CO,
The Pliiladelpliia Exhilntion will long be looked upon as the greatest study ever offered to the world. It would seem that the United States desired to unite, in this manifestation of the lirst centenary of their existence, everything relating to
industrial genius
and
scientific
they thus displayed
to the
and mechanical progress, and eyes of the civilized world so com-
l>lete
a proof of their vitality that
it
called forth the admira-
tion of both
American and foreign visitors. The French Government, fully alive to this pi'ogress and tlie benefit which might result to our industry by a study of
the different branches of manufacture, sent indexêndently of the delegation of intelligent workmen, and their most experi-
enced experts to especially examine the spinning industry

in this country.
For some years jâst our European markets have suffered from a decreased exportation to the United States, and this, naturally, has aroused the attention of our French Government.
Our celebrated
delegate, Mr, Louis Chatel,
many
of
whose observations relating to spinning and weaving in this country we have already reported, expresses himself in the following terms regarding the Linen Threads exhibited by the house of Messrs. Bakbour Brothers, of 134 Church Street, New York.
{Translated frotn the Reports for the French Government.)
DK MONTAtSVILLK AND E. StEBNHEIH Gentlkmen : You request of me informatlou concerniug those products whose technical value merits to be sigualized iu your work of reports to our Government.
MeSSl-S.
:
On examining the threads and yarns exhibited by Messrs. Barbour Brothers, of New York, the reduction of our exports iu these fabrics is explained to me. The perfection in the regularity of tlieir threads is unapproachable, in whatever color they may be dyed. The raw material used by them Is the best ?:uropean flax, and even in those colors in which the chemical nature of the coloring matter often deteriorates the textile fibre, I have found an extreme reslstence of tension. Wc do not make a better article either in Ireland, or in Scotland, or in France.
Please to receive
my sincere,
etc.
(Signed,)
LOl'IS
CHATEL.
Member
of the
French Commission, Philadelphia Exhibition.
It was in consequence of this favorable report that we desired to inform ourselves of the importance of this establish-
ment. But, before entering into details, let us take a general view of this industry and of the causes of its development in
this country.
Those industries which are employed
in the transformation
of textile substances into thread or woven fabrics constitute one of the most important revenues of modern times. For a great number of years, and up to a recent period, they following a progressive development side by side with other manufacturing productions of prime necessity. Less than fifty years ago * the amount of such goods required in the United States could be easily ascertained in advance, since the result was dependent on a population, the consumption by whom was, we may almost say, foreseen, and on means of manufacture which were well ascertained and limited. Since that time these conditions have been materially altered, for motive powers, called into being by the inventive genius of Americans, have been produced. For the present we will confine ourselves to those causes which have reference solely to the progress made in the manufacture of linen threads for shoemakers and other purposes. We will cite the invention of the sewing machine, which, among its innumerable applications, is to-day the great agent in the rapid manufac-
ture of boots and shoes, and in other work of a similar nature. These machines necessitate the use of a thread which Is not only strong, but is above all, even in quality. Hence the development of the industry of linen threads, of which the Messrs. Barbour Brothers are the most important and the best manufacturers in the United States. The name of Barbour is one of the oldest and best known in the linen trade of Belfast, Ireland. It was in 1864, that
Messrs. Barbour Brothers laid the first foundation of their establishment in the United States, which now occupies several acres of ground at Paterson, New Jersey, where they have several buildings, giving employment to six hundred work people. But those having become insufficient, they have now in progress of construction, and nearly finished, additional works on a larger scale, and w^hen these are completed
they will employ one thousand work people. This establishment, as a whole, presents a mechanical com-
pleteness wliicli is unrivalled. The spinning rooms contain ten tlionsand spindles. The machinery is driven by an engine
of five
large
hundred horse power. The work rooms, which are and well ventilated, are constructed in accordance with
in view of the large number of here congregated. This essential point reflects peoi^le gi'eat credit on the principals of this establishment. Not only have they had every consideration for the comfort of their employees, but the wages are, relatively higher than those paid to our work people in Europe. These gentlemen buy their raw material in Ireland, France, Belgium and Germany. Tlie first preparations which flax and hemp undergo are partly agricultural and partly manufacturing; but they are imported here in bales, ready for spinning. The orders for these linen threads, which are received, from all xârts of the United States, Mexico, China and elsewhere, are all transmitted to the offices of these gentlemen in
the best hygienic principles,
work
Church
Street,
New York.
Barbour Brothers
will send
We do not doubt that Messrs.
in conjunction with their Belfast house, sj)ecimens of their
manufactures to our Exjiosition of Paris in 1878.

the high appreciation in which they were held Philadelx^hia and by our own experts.
L. C.
They
Avill
receive a confirmation of the value of their products
and
of
of
by the jury
DE MONTAi:XVILLE
AIS^D E.
StERNHEIM.
Originators of the visits to the works and factories on behalf of the Official Delegation of "Workmen from the French
Government.
MATERIALS FOR MACRAME LACE

AND INSTRUCTIONS.
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oblong cushion
is
required,
which must be heavy.

of
These look
either
prettiest
when made
some bright
color,
blue or scarlet, and are best
made
of silk or
Cashmere.
sizes of
The cushion
at
rests
on a small
table.
is
Two
pin-
German
pins are also required.
The
larger size
for
ning on the straight lines
both ends of the cushion,
and the
small ones are used for putting between the threads on the top line
to
keep them apart, and fasten the work on
to the cushion.
The
straight lines
may
be cut the length of the lace required, and

;
should always be double threads

pose, fresh threads
but
if
cut too short for the pur-
with a weaver's
the exact size
may be joined to knot. The threads
those,
for
by tying them together
working should be cut to

;
given with
each pattern
but
bit
when
the
required
is
length
sary,
is
not known, cut the threads a good

scollop.
longer than
necesthe
and work out one

is
Then measure how much

is
fringe
so
deeper than required, and cut the next
threads shorter by
much.
The
coarse Italian
for furniture,
twine
used
in
making the
lace>
when intended
and the
finer
twine and linen thread.
of various sizes for dress trimmings and altar linen.

peculiarly
beautiful
colors.
The
also
lace
is
adapted
to
this
latter purpose.
silk,
The
in
lace
looks
when made
of Maltese
either
black or bright
The
lace
is
made by
to
knotting threads together.
One thread
single
is
is
held firmly over the other as leader,
and each
thread
knotted twice on
the leader
is
it.
When
is
a leaf
is
worked from
is
right to
left,
held
in the left
hand, and when a leaf
worked from
left to right,
the leader
held in the right hand.
Pin on as
many
straight lines as are required for the pattern.
In
commencing
pattern,
fasten the
threads for working on to
the top line as follows :--Pass the two ends of each thread under
the line, pointing them up, then draw them back through the loop,
repeat to the end of the cushion then put in a pin between every
four threads, then loosen the second
line,
hold
it
firmly
left
in
the right
hand and knot each thread twice on

straight
lines
to
it
with the
hand.
The
are always
worked
it
in
this
way.
its
The Lace as a rule
should be worked
tightly, as
adds much to
beauty and durability.
No.
A,
Take two
threads,
it
1.
Single
Chain.
in
hold one straight
the left
;
hand, knot the
other thread on to
once with the right hand
hold this thread

to
it
straight in the right
hand and knot the other on
with the
left.
JRepeat.
No.
1.
^^^B
B,
This
is
DomMe Chain.
same way
as the single chain, but with four
made
in
the
threads, using two thread; each time instead of one.
C.
Take
the
first
Open Chain,
with the
four threads
commence
two
at the left side,
hold
of these
in tie right
left
hand
as leader,
knot the second twice

left
on
to
it
with the
hand, pass the same leader to the

it
;
hand,
knot the same thread as before twice on to

threads, hold the
first
take the next two
thread in the right hand as leader, knot the

to
it,
second thread twice on
pass the leader to the
left
hand, knot the

still
same thread
as before twice
first
on
to
it,
hold the leader

it
in the left
;
hand and knot the
leader twice on to
at
with the right hand
knot the remaining thread

loop before drawing
right
it
the
left
side twice
on
to
it,
leaving a
up
tight.*
Pass the same leader back to the

to
it
hand, and knot the same thread twice on
with the
left
hand.
Then
take
up the two threads
at
the right side,
hold the
under one
in the right
hand, as leader, knot the other thread twice

Pass the same
it.
on
to
it
leaving a loop as before.
leader to the
the leader
to
left
still
it
hand, and
in the left
knot the same thread twice on to
Hold
hand and knot the leader

to observe that. In
at the left
side twice on
It
would be well
making
this
open chain, after the loops
are made, the leader
is
always passed into the other hand, and the thread knotted
twice on to
It.

6
knot the remaining thread
before.
at the left side
on to
the
it,
leaving a loop as
Then
pass the leader

to
it.
back
to
right hand,
and knot
same thread twice on
Repeat from * on preceding page.
1>,
Take
Solomon^ s Knots,,
two centre ones straight; pass the
loosely over these.
first
four threads, hold the

left
it
thread at
side, pass
side
Take
the
thread
at
right
over the
thread and under the centre ones and up

;
through the loop
at left side
it
draw
it
up
tight.
Then
take the rightleft
hand thread, pass

thread, pass
it
over the two centre ones loosely, take the

this,
over
under the centre ones, and up through the

it
loop at the right side; draw

knot.
up tight
to
meet the
first
part of the
This forms one Solomon's Knot.
E,Maised
The Raised
straight
Picoi.
Take
the
Picot mostly comes between two leaves.
four centre threads
two
from each
leaf
hold
to to
the
two centre ones

;
and make
six
Solomon's knots on
them
pass
the two
centre threads
down through
the opening between

it
the two leaves;

left
take one of these threads and knot

side, take
once
the thread at the
up the other and knot
it
once to the remaining thread
at
the rizfit side.
No.
2.
No.
2.
long.)
(Threads for this Pattern one yard and two inches
Pin on the straight lines in the usual way, then fasten on the
threads to the top
line,
after
which loosen the second

it
line,
and
knot each thread twice on to
with the
left
hand.
Make
row of
Solomon's knots thus:
Take four threads; hold the two centre ones

them
loosely, then pass
this,
;
straight, pass the thread at the left side over
the thread at the right side over
up through the loop
at the left side
under the two centre ones, and draw it up tight. Then pass
left
the right thread over the tAai centre ones, pass the
this,
thread over
at the right
side,
under the two centre ones, and up through the loop draw it up tight to meet the first part of the knot.
Repeat
in
to
the end of cushion.
Then
loosen the third

tc
it
line,
hold
it
the right
hand, and knot each thread twice on
with the
left.
First
Oval. *Take
eight threads
in
divide them into two parts.
Begin by holding the fourth thread
the left
to
it
hand
as
leader,
;
and
then
knot each of the three threads twice on

take the next four threads, hold the
as leader
with the right
first of these in the right hand and knot the three threads on to it with the left hand; then take the two centre threads from each side and make a Solo-
mon's knot
then take the
first
it
leader, hold
;
it
in the right
hand, and
it
knot the three threads on to

in the left
then take the second leader, hold

it
hand, and knot the seven threads on to

divide the eight threads
:
with the
right
hand.
Then
take the four at the right side,
hold the first
(at the left side) in the right

left
hand, knot the three threads
on
to
it
with the
hand then take

; ;
the two centre threads from
each side and make a Solomon's knot
then take the leader at the
8
right side, hold
it
in the left
hand, knot three threads on

hold
it
it
to it;
then
take the leader at the
left side,
in
the right hand,

left
and knot
the remaining three threads on to
with the
hand.
line,
Repeat from
hold
the
it
* to the end of cushion.

right hand,
Then
loosen the fourth

to
it
in
the
and knot each thread twice on
with
left
hand.
Repeat
this to the
end of the cushion and

;
for the scollop, take eight
threads and repeat from* six times.

the second oval, hold
the
first
it
Then
take the top leader from
in the left
hand, and knot the four threads of
oval on to
it
with the right hand; then take the top thread

it
at the left side,
hold
in
the right hand, and knot the three threads

it.
of the second oval on to
Then make
Solomon's knot
in the
left
middle with the four centre threads; then take the leader at the
side,
hold
;
it
in the right
hand, and knot three threads on to

at the right side,
it
with
the
left
then take the leader
hold
it
in
the
left
hand^
and knot the four threads on

are five small ovals
;
to
it
with the right.
Repeat
until there
then
make
four under these in the same way,

so on
and three under the four
and
to form the scollop, until

may
it
comes
gives
to one.
it
If preferred,
the fringe
then be knotted, which
a rich effect.--See
No. 4 Pattern.
No,
3.
(ThreJds for this Pattern one yard three irches long.
Pin on the straight lines
in the usual
way,
after
which fasten
on-
the threads thus :--Pass the twô ends of each thread under the top
line,
pointing them up, then bring them through the loop, then loosen
it
the second line, hold
in
the right hand, and knot each thread twice
on
;o
it
with the
left
hand.
Then
take two threads
hold the
first in.
No.
3.
the
left
;
hand, knot the other three times on
to
it
with the right
hand
repeat this to the end of the cushion.

:
Then take one thread

it
from each
with the
hold one in the right hand, and knot the other on to
left
hand
repeat
to
end of cushion.
it
Then
loosen
the
third line at the right side, hold
in the
right
hand, and knot each

first
thread twice on to
it
with the
left
hand.
* Take the
six threads^
five
hold the
first
thread
left
:
in
the right
hand
as leader,
;
knot the
threads
on
to
it
with the
hand, each thread twice
then
make
left
the
second
row of the
leaf thus
Hold the
first
thread
at the
side again in
it
the right hand, knot each of the five threads twice

left left
on
to
with the
hand
then take the next six threads, hold the sixth thread in the
as leader,
hand
and knot each of the
five
threads twice on to
it
with the right hand; then
make
the second row of the leaf by holdleft

;
ing the sixth thread again in the

five
hand and knotting each of the

then
threads on to
left
it
with the right
hold the same thread as

first
leader in the
to
it
;
hand, and knot the leader of the

third leaf, hold
it
leaf twice
on
then
make
the
same leader
still
in the left
hand, and knot the threads on to
with the right hand

;
then
take
the six threads and repeat for a second line

at the
then take the six threads

is
right side, hold the
first
of these (that
leaf,
the
left
side one) in
the right
hand and make the fourth
knotting the threads on

;
with the
left
hand
repeat for the

;
second
the
line
repeat from * to the

line,
end of the cushion

thread twice on to
it
then
loosen
fourth
and knot each
in the usual
way.
*For Ihe Scollop. Take

parts
;
eight threads, divide

first
them
in
into
two
take the
first

it
thread
left
it
the right
Row of Leaf
hand, and knot the three threads on to

':j'ake
with the
hand. Second
in
the
first
thread again,
hold
the right
hand and knot the three threads on with the
left
hand; then take the
10
next four threads, hold the fourth thread as leader in the feft hand, and knot each of the three threads on to it with the right. Make
the second row of the leaf in the same
way
hold the leader
still
in
the
first
left
hand, and join the two leaves by knotting the leader of the Repeat from * six times, then reduce it one leaf twice on to it.
in each
row
until the
point
is
formed according to the engraving;

at the
then join the two leaders of the leaves

first
point
then take the

as leader,
thread at the
left
side,
hold
it
in the
it
right
hand
and
knot each thread three times on

to form a
to
down
the side of the
scollop
continuous line;
it
then take the thread at right side of the
scollop, hold
to
it
in the left
;
hand, and knot each thread three times on

then join the two leaders by holding one
to
it
;
with the right hand
tight
and knotting the other twice on

left
then take the

after
first
thread
again at the
first
side
and make a second

hold
it
line,
which take the

a
is
thread
at the right side,
in the
left
hand and make
second line; repeat at each side to form a third line.

always held
threads are
at the
all
The
after
leader
top,
and the threads underneath,
which the
held back, fastened

side,
down
with a needle and thread
on the wrong
and then cut
close.
No.
4.
(Threads forthis Pattern to be one yard long)
Commence by
pinning on the straight lines in the usual way, after

for
which fasten on the threads
working, to the top or

line,
first line.
Pass the two ends of each thread under the

then draw them through the loop
the right side,
;
pointing them up,

the second line at
then loosen
to
it
with the
left
hand.
No.
i.
11
Then make
as before.
a row of Solomon's
knots with every four threads to the

line,
end, after which loosen the third
and knot the threads on
to
it
Then
take four threads and

to the
make
three Solomon's knots
with them.
Repeat
end of the cushion.

it
Then loosen
with the
first
the
fourth line, and knot each thread twice on to

as before; then take the
first
left
hand
of these in
the right hand as leader

it
at the top,
;
and knot the three threads on to

then pass the same leader to the
it
with the
left
(each thread twice)
left
hand, and knot each of the three threads on to

this five times.
with the right.
Repeat
Then make two more
chains, exactly the
same
as last.
Then
take six threads: hold the
first in
the right
hand
as leader (the leader should always be at top,
and the threads undersix threads,
neath), and make a
leaf of
two rows; then take the next
hold the one

leaf of
at the right side in the left

;
hand
as leader,
and make a
leaf,
two rows
then take the two centre threads of each

a
and
with them
make
row of
six
Solomon's knots
then pass the two
centre threads- of these four between the two leaves, pointing them
down, and knot these threads

Picot.
left
to the other two, to

left side,
form the raised

hold
right
it
Then
take the centre thread at the
in
the
hand
as leader,
and knot the threads on with the

left
hand, to
make
the lower leaf at the
side (two rows); then

in the right
take the centre
thread at the right side, hold
it
hand
as leader,
and make
the lower leaf at the right side; then
make
three
more chains, and

in the centre.
then another star of four leaves, with raised Picot
Repeat
to the
end of cushion.
it,
Loosen the
fifth line,
and knot each
thread twice on to
as
before.
Take
four threads,
make
three
Solomon's knots with these.
Repeat
to the
end of cushion.
it
Loosen
the sixth line, and knot each thread twice on to
as before; then
;
make
a row of Solomon's knots with every four threads

it,
then loosen
the seventh line and knot each thread twice on to
as before.
12
To finish
at
off the Insertion. --Keep the
last line
pinned on
both ends
take two threads, draw the second one
up under the
this loop,
line in a loop, pass the
ends of both threads through

as the
draw
them up
tight, to
form a knot, same
one
at the top line. last lines.

tie
The
Pass
the two threads will
now be
in front,,
between the two
these threads to the back, one at each side of the knot,
them firmly
together at the back
sew these threads neatly to the work, on the
wrong
side,
with a needle and thread. Repeat to the end of cushion,

close.
and then cut the threads
No.
(Threads
for this
o.
Pattern one yard and four inches long.

threads
for
in
the
usual
way, and fasten on the
working as described
in the
former patterns.
it
Loosen end of
the second line, and knot each thread twice on to the cushion.
to the
Take the
first
first
four threads, hold three in the right

left
hand and knot the
thread twice over them with the
hand
repeat to the end of the cushion.
Loosen the third

*
line,
and knot
each thread twice on to

first
it
as usual.
Take
eight threads, hold the
as leader in the right hand,

it
and knot each of the seven threads
twice on to
with the
left
first
hand; then divide these eight threads

four of these threads, hold three in the
into two parts: take the

left
hand, and knot the tburth thread twice over them with the right
to the next four threads:
it it
hand: do the same

these threads, hold
then take
the
first
of
in the right
hand and knot each of the seven

hand.
threads twice on to
leaves are
with the
left
The
second and third
made
in the
same way.
Fourth Zc-(7/--Take the eighth
No.
5.
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igijigii
14
knotted sixteen times, increase two
begin
at the left side,
in
each to the centre
then
of
take up the sixteen threads, leave out two

in
them, hold the next thread
the right
hand
as
leader,-
and knot
first

single chain to
after
it
;
it
also knot
on the two threads of the
then repeat the knotting up of every four threads

line,
which make another long
leaving out the two

;
first
threads,
and knotting on the two threads of the second chain

until there are
five
;
repeat this
the
long rows
then leave out. four threads in
two following rows

finish the
then make
a row with eight threads, and to

lines
end of the scollop make four close

Repeat
left
according to the
engravings.
for the right
hand
side of the scollop, holding
the leaders in the

right hand.
hand, and knotting the threads on with the

three rows at the end of scollop are joined
The
last
together, the threads are then knotted to
make
a knotted fringe.
No.
6.
long.)
(Threads for this Pattern one yard and three quarters
Pin on the straight

for
lines in the usual

;
way, and fasten the threads

line,
working on
to the top line
then loosen the second
hold
it
in the right
first
hand, and knct each thread twice on to
it.
Take the
;
four threads,
make
three Soloman's knots with
them
repeat to
the end of the cushion.
Take
into
the fourth *
parts,
row of Solomon's knots,

five single
divide the four threads

the two
first
two
make
chains with
threads,
and
eight single chains with
the other two
threads; then take the eighth row of Solomon's knots, and

single chains with each two threads.
side,
make
six
left
Take
the
first
thread at the
hold
it
in the right
hand
as leader, and|[knot
eleven threads on
No.
6.
15
to
it
;
then pass the leader to the

it
left
hand, and knot the same threads

to
on
to
with the right hand
then pass the same leader back

to
it
the
right hand,

first
with the
left,
also
to
the
the
two
left
threads of the
single chain.
Pass the leader again

it
with the right
pass
to
the
it
leader
back
left,
to the right hand,
and knot the same threads on

which are
to
with the
leaving out the two last threads,

;
be knotted in
left
single chain six times
then pass the leader to

it
the
hand,
and
knot the same threads on to

into six parts,
with the right.
Divide these threads
and make eight
single chains with every
two threads.
Commence
to
it
at the
seventh row of Solomon's knots; take the thread

it
at the right side,
hold
in the left
hand, and knot eleven threads on
with the right hand.
Divide those twelve threads into six parts,
and make two single chains with every two threads.

thread at the
left
Then
pass the
side to the right hand,

left
and knot each thread twice

two threads of the next
on
to
it
with the
hand, and also the
single chain.
Then make another row

left
of single chain.
Then
pass
the same leader back to the

to
it,

;
also the threads of the
second chain
pass
the
to
it
same leader
with the
to
;
the right hand,
left
repeat from * to the end of the cushion.
Take
the
two threads
at
each end of the centre pattern, and make six single chains on each.
Make two Solomon's

make
a
knots with the
eight middle
threads;
make
;
a Solomon's knot under these, taking two threads from each knot
Solomon's knot
at
each
side,
and then one
in the centre,
and
so on, according to the engraving.
And now, having clearly described the pattern so far, the may be easily copied from the engraving by any worker who
followed the directions to this stage.
rest
has
16
The
scollop being
composed of
leaves,
with
verj-
little
,
variety,
the instructions for
it
would be only a
repetition
of
any
of
the
former patterns.
No.
7.
(Threads forthis Pattern to be one and a half yards long)
Pin on the lines
in
the usual
way,
after
which fasten on the

line, witli
left
threads, for working; then loosen

right hand,
the second
to
it
hold
the
it
in
the

first
left.
Take
four threads, hold the three
ones
in
the
hand, knot the
fourth thread three times over them with the right.
Repeat
to
the
end
of cushion.
Take two threads from

first
each, hold three in the right

left.
hand and knot the

Repeat
to
thread three times over them with the
end of cushion.
Then loosen
the third line,

it
hold
it
in the
right hand,
and knot each thread twice over
with the with

the
left
first
hand.
four,
Take
eight threads,
make
in
a Solomon's knot
left
hold the eighth thread

thread twice on to
it
the
hand
as
leader,
and knot each

thread
with
the
right
hand, take the eighth

;
again as leader, and
make
a second row same as the last

last
take the
four,
next eight
take the
lI.
?ads,
make
a Solomon's knot with the

it
then
first
thread, hold
as leader
in
it
the
right
hand, and knot

left
each of the seven threads twice on to

take the eight threads again, and
with the
a
hand.
;
Then
make
first
make
second row
After
this,
then
eight Solomon's knots with those threads.
take the
thread at the
left side,
hold
it
in the right
it
hand
as
leader,
and knot
Repeat
it
each of the seven threads twice on to

for a
with the
left
hand.
second
line.
Then
take the thread at the right side, hold
in
No.
7.
17
the
left
hand
as leader,

the
first
to
it.
Repeat
for a second Jine.
Take
last
four threads,
make
a Solomon's
knot the same with
four threads.
Then
take the next four
threads, hold two in each hand,
and make twelve double chain,

Repeat from *
it
make two more rows

of cushion.
of double chain.
to
the
end
Then
loosen the fourth line, hold

to
it
in the right
hand
take
the

the
first
with the
left
hand.
Then
to
four threads, and
make
a Solomon's knot.
line,
Repeat
end of cushion.
threads, hold the
Loosen the
fifth
hold
with
it
in
the right hand,

*

first in
to
it
the
left.
Take
six
five
the right
left.
hand
as leader,
and knot the

lines.
threads on to
it
with the
Repeat for two more

left
Take
the next six threads, hold the sixth in the

five
hand, and knot the

for
threads on to
;
it
Repeat
two more
lines
then
make
a raised Picot with the four centre threads, then

left side,
take the centre thread at the
hold
it
in the left
hand, and
knot the
five
threads on to
it.
Repeat for two more

it
lines.
Take
the centre thread at the right side, hold
in the right
hand, and
knot the
five
;
threads on to
it
with the
left
hand.
Repeat for two
more
lines
then take the next four threads, and

as
make
a row of
open chain
described in diagram C, then repeat with the next
four threads.
the sixth
to
it.
Repeat from
hold
it
* to the
end of cushion.
Then
loosen
line,
in left
Take
the
first
four threads,
;
make
a Solomon's knot.
line,
Repeat
to
the end
of cushion
loosen the seventh

it.
hold
it
in the right
hand, and knot each thread twice on to

insertion
line
is
The next
to finish off
part of the
made
at
exactly like the
first,
and
keep the
last
pinned on
both ends, take two threads, draw the second one

a loop, then pass the ends of both threads
tight to
up under the
through
line in
this loop,
draw them up
form a knot, same as the
18
one at the top
line
;
the two threads will then be in front, between
the last two lines, pass these threads to the back one at each side of the knot, tie the two threads firmly together at the back, sew them neatly down on the wrong side, repeat to the end of cushion, and cut off the threads close.
No.
8.
(Thresds forthis Pattern one yard and nine inches long.)
Pin on the stright lines or leaders to the cushion

the threads to the top line,
then fasten on
so: Take
a thread
pass the two ends
of
it
under the
line,
through the loop.

at the right side,
pointing them up, and then bring them down Loosen the second leader by taking out the pin
it
hold
in the
right
hand and knot each thread

the
first
twice on to
with them
as follows
it
with the
left
hand.
Take
four threads,
and
make
three Solomon's knots.
(These knots are
made
: Take
four threads, hold the two centre ones straight,

the left side loosely over these
it
;
pass the thread at
then take the

the
thread at the right side, pass
over the
first
thread, under
;
centre ones, and up through the loop at the

tight,
left side
draw
it
up
then take the right hand thread, pass

;
it
over the two centre

this,
ones loosely
ones,
take the
left
thread, pass
it
over
under the centre

it
and up through the loop

first
at the right
side,
draw
up
tight
to
meet the
part of the knot).
Repeat
to
end of the cushion.

side,
Then
hold
the
loosen the third line by taking out the pin at the right
it
in
right hand,
and knot each thread twice

the
first
on
to
it
with
left
hand.
first
To make
in the right
leaf: Take eight threads,
hold the
one
hand, over the others, and knot each
No.
7.
19
of the seven threads twice on to
first
it
with the
left
hand.
Take the
thread again, hold

as before.
it
in the right
hand, and knot the threads on
to
it
Take
the next eight threads, hold the eighth one in

to
it
the left hand,
and knot each of the seven threads twice on

right hand,
Take
the eighth thread again,

to
it,
hold
it
in the
and knot the seven threads on

:
as before.
Then
leaf,
make
a raised Picot, so
Take the
two centre threads of each

Solomon's knots
;
and with these four threads make
six
then pass
the two centre threads between the two leaves, pointing them
down
then knot each of these threads on the two remaining ones, to fasten
them
then take the eighth thread, hold

to
it
in the left
hand, and knot

;
each of the seven threads twice on

the eighth thread again, hold
it
it
with the right hand
take
in the left
hand, and knot each of the

take the next thread to
seven threads on to
it,
as before.
it
Then
make
the fourth
leaf,
hold
it
in the right
left
hand, knot each of the

;
seven threads twice on to

again, hold
it
with the
hand
take up the thread
in the right
hand, and knot each of the seven threads

first
it
on
to
it,
as before.
This forms the

line,
star.
Repeat
the
right
to
end of
cushion.
Loosen the fourth

it
hold
left
in
hand, and
knot each thread on to
with the
hand.
is
The
when
Scollop.
As the
scollop
made
;
of these
to
finish
it
stars,
it
is
not necessary to describe them further

the stars are
all
and
the scollop
in the right
made, take the
first
thread, hold
it
;

meet, knot two of the threads
but
when
the
stars
three times, instead of twice

joins the stars
this
makes the
pletely
;
straight
line
more even, and

first
more com-
then take the
thread
'at
the right side of the scollop^
hold
it
in the left
left
hand, and do the same.
Repeat
at the right side,
then at the
it
side; then take the ninth thread at the left side, hold
it
in the right
with the
left
hand.

20
Repeat
at the right side.
Then
take the seventeenth thread, hold

it
it
in the right
left
hand, and knot the remaining threads on to
with the
hand.
Repeat
at the right side, to finish
the scollop.
No.
(Threads for
this Pattern
9.
long.i
one yard and eighteen inches
Pin on three straight

to
the top line
line
in
lines,
and fasten the threads
for
working on
the
usual
way
then take the pin out of the

it
second
at the
right side, hold

to
it
in the
left
right hand,
and
knot
each thread twice on

third line.
with
four
to
the
hand.
Repeat with the
Take the
first
threads,
and with them make four
Solomon's knots.
the
first
first
Repeat
;
the end of the cushion.

in
Then
take
four threads
hold the fourth
the right hand,

to
it
;
and knot
the
thread of the next four twice on

four,
then take the
second thread of the second

two threads of the
of the
first four,
first
it
hold
it;
it
in the
left
hand, and knot

thread
four on to
in the right
it
then take the second
hold
hand, and knot three threads of

left
the second
four
onto
with the
it
hand
then
take
the third
thread of the second four, hold

threads of the
first four,
first
it
in the left
hand, and knot three

first
four on to
the right
it;
then take the
thread of the
hold
in
hand, and knot the four threads on

it
to
it
then take the
fourth thread of the second four, hold

it
in the
left
hand, and knot the four threads on to
from the other side
this
completes the diamond.

scollop
Repeat
to the
end of cushion.
in
The
is
formed by leaving out a diamond
each row,
until only
one diamond remains.
No.
8.
No. 10.
21
No. 10.
(Threads for this Pattern two yards three inches long.^
Pin on the straight lines or leaders to the cushion in the usual
way, then fasten the threads for working on to the top
line.
Loosen
the second line at the right side by taking out the pin which conf.nes
it
to the
cushion; hold the leader

it
in the right
hand and knot

four threads,

hold three in the
left
with the
left;
take the
first
hand, and knot the fourth thread three times
over them with the right hand.
Repeat
to
the
end of cushion.
the left
;
Then take
the
first
two threads, hold the

it
first in
hand and
then take
knot the other three times over
with the right hand
the next four tlueads, hold three of the
them
in the left
hand, and knot

right
;
fourth
thread three times
over
them with the
hand.
Repeat
to the
end of cushion.
Then make
loosen the third line

it
hold
it
in the right hand, and knot each thread twice on to
with the
left;;
then take the

the end.
first
four threads,
first first
it
Solomon's knot.
Repeat
to
Take
the
follows -.Hold the
two threads and make four single chain, asknot the fth re ad straight in the left hand,
with the
it
other thread on to
with the right hand; then hold this thread

it
straight in the right hand, knot the other on to

this thread in the left hand,
left
hold
knot the other on to
with the right

left
hold this in the right hand, and knot the other on with the
with every two take the next two threads, do the same, and repeat
threads to the end of cushion; then miss the with the next four threads
first
two threads, and
make
a Solomon's knot.
it
Repeat
to the
end.
Then loosen
the fourth line, hold

it
in the right
hand and
first
with the
left.
For the
leaf
22
take six threads
others,
left
;
hold the
first
as leader in the right

five
hand over the

it

;
threads twice on to
it
with the
hand
then take the
first
thread again, hold

five
as before in the
it
right hand,
left.

for
threads twice on to
with the
Repeat
:
two more rows.

six threads
;
This forms the
first leaf.
For the
second leaf
Take
hold the sixth in the

it
left
hand over
Re-
the others, and knot each thread on to

peat three
more
times.
Then
take the outside thread at each side

all
and make a Solomon's knot with these over
the ten threads; then

left
divide the twelve threads, and hold the sixth thread in the
hand,
and knot the other
five
;
threads on to
it
Rethread
peat three times more
and
for the fourth leaf:

;
Take the
left.
first
of the remaining six threads
hold
it
in
the right hand, and knot
each of the
times more
of cushion
;
five
;
threads twice on to
it
with the
Repeat three
to the
this finishes the star
of four leaves.
Repeat
right
end
then loosen the

to
fifth line,
it
hold
it
in the
hand, and
the
first
knot each thread twice on

four threads,
with the
left.
Then
to
take
make
a Solomon's knot.
Repeat
the
end.
Then
take two threads from each Solomon's knot,

four double chain.
and with these make

only
This
is
made same
as single,
holding two
sixth
to
it
threads in each hand instead of one.
Then loosen
first in
the
line
hold
the
it
in the right hand,

;

the the
with
left
then take twelve threads, hold the

to
it
right
left.
hand,
and knot each of the eleven threads on

three times more.
with
Repeat
take
This forms the

;
first
large leaf.
left
Then
the
next twelve threads
hold the twelfth in the

it
hand, and knot each
of the eleven threads on to
with
the right.
Repeat three times

take
(this
more.
threads,
This forms the second
leaf.
Then
Picot
the
is
four
centre
and
witli tliem
i)
;
make
divide
a raised
described in
Pattern No.
then
these
twenty-four threads into two
23
parts;
hold
the
twelfth
thread
in
it
the
left
hand, and knot each
thread of the eleventh twice on to

times more
;
with the right.

:
Repeat three
first
and
for
the fourth
leaf
Hold
the
thread
of
the twelve in the right hand,

to
it
and knot each of the others twice on

This forms the star
line,
with the
left.
Repeat three times more. Repeat

to the end.
of four large leaves.
Loosen the seventh

it
hold
the
it
in the right
with
left.
To Make
it
the Scollop. Take
six
threads
hold the
first
thread in the right hand, and knot the other five threads twice on to
with the
left.
Repeat three times more.

;
This forms the

sixth
it
first leaf.
Then
take the next six threads

five
hold
the
thread in
the
the
left
hand, and knot the other
threads on to
with
right
hand.
Join the leaders of both these together,

it
;
by holding one
straight,
and knot the other twice over

first
then take
the next six threads, hold the
thread in the right hand, and knot

it.
each of the
five
threads twice on to
Repeat three times more

with
to
form the
leaf.
Then
take the next six threads, hold the sixth thread

to
it
in the left hand,
and knot the others twice on
the
right.

still
When
leaf.
this leaf is finished
hold the leader

to
it.
in the left
hand, and knot six threads twice on

to
Repeat
that
first
three times
more
in
form the
Then
take the six
threads
the
it
were used
making the second
leaf of the
scollop; hold
of these in the right hand, and knot each

the
left.
thread twice on to
the
leaf.
it.
with
the
Repeat three times more
for
Then
join
till
leader of this leaf to the leader of the kî next to

scollop
is
Repeat
the
completed.
24
No.
11.
I
(Threads for this Pattern one yard and twenty-seven inches ong.)
Pin on
the
lines to the
cushion
in
the usual
wayj after which
fasten the threads for working on to the top line.

line,
Loosen the second

twice on
to
it
hold
it
in the right
;
hand, and knot each thread
with the
take the
first
left
first
then loosen the next line and

four threads,
do
the
;
same.
then
with
the
Then *
with
the
make
a Solomon's
knot
the
two of these threads make four single chain
other
two threads make three single chain.

threads, hold the
first
Then
left
take
next four
three of these in the
hand, and knot the

the small Picot,
it
fourth thread four times over them.
Then
to
make
draw
make
a running knot with the fourth
thread,
up close
let
it
to
the work, then make another knot

inside the
first
in the
same way, but

;
come
same
take
to
knot, quite close to the
work
then with the

threads.
thread
make
four
more knots over
the
three
Then
these four threads, and the two threads of the single chain
it,
close
and with the
six threads
make
a Solomon's
knot
then
take the
first
four of these, and the two threads of the
first
single chain,
;
and
with the six threads

first
make another Solomon's knot
then take the
four of these threads, hold three of them in the right hand, and
first
knot the
thread four times over them with the

;
left
hand
then
make
make
a small Picot
after
which make four

;
more knots with the
same thread over the three threads

eight
then take the next four threads,
knots with
those,
each
knot
being the
first
part
of
the Solomon's knot.

threads,
This makes a
six
twist.
Then take
in
the
next four
and
witli
them make
knots
eight
the
same way.
same.
Take
the next
four threads
and make
knots of the
Then
No. 11.
25
take these twelve threads, hold the ten centre threads together,
and
make
Then
a Solomon's knot over them
with
the
two outside
eight
threads
take the
first
four of these threads,
make
knots same as
before.
Take
the next four threads,

eight of the
make
six knots
Take
the next
four threads,
make
same knots.
line,
Repeat from * to the

it
end of cushion.
Loosen the fourth

to
it
hold
in the
right
hand,

line
with the
left.
Loosen the next

four threads,
and do the
;
same.
Then
first
take the
first
make
miss
a Solomon's knot
six single chain
;
take the
two of these four threads and make
take the next two threads,
make
four
chain
the next two threads, and with the next four threads
make
a Solo-
mon's knot.
Then
take two of these threads
and the two threads

Solomon's knot
side;
;
that were missed, and
with them
a small
make
then
make another; then make
Picot at each
then
make
and
another Solomon's knot with the same threads.
Then
take these
it,
four threads, and the two threads of the single chain close to
make
a Solomon's knot.
Then
leave out two
threads at the right side, and

threads.
make
a Solomon's knot
first
;
with the four
Then
take in the two threads of the
single chain,
and two
make
then
a Solomon's
again,
knot
then
leave out
threads at the right side
and with the four threads make

a small
;
a Solomon's
knot
make
Picot
at
each
side
then
;
make
were
three
more Solomon's knots then

and with them make four
a small Picot at each side
then another Solomon's knot;

left out,
then take two of the threads that

single chain
;
then take the

the
other two threads and
make
four single chain;
then take
two
it,
threads
left at
the top Solomon's knot and the two threads next to

;
and make a Solomon's knot

Picot at each side
threads,
;
then
make another
;
then a small
take
then
another Solomon's knot

;
then
four
make
Solomon's knot
then take
the
first
two of these
26
threads,
make
four single chain
then
make
a Solomon's knot with

it
;
these two threads and the four threads
next to
then leave out
two threads
four threads
at the left side,

;
and make a Solomon's knot with the
then with the two top threads

four
make
six
single chain
then with these two threads, and the
threads close
to
them,
make
a Solomon's knot
then take the four threads at the

first
left side,
and make four

with the next
threads
the
left
;
single chain with the
two,
and
six
single
chain
two
then
make
a Solomon's knot
with
the four
then take two of these threads, and two from the knot at
side of them,
and with them make a Solomon's knot

left
then
then
make
a Solomon's knot with the four threads at the
side;
;
make make
a Solomon's knot with the four threads at the right side

a Solomon's knot with the four centre threads
at
:
then
a
then
make
Solomon's knot with the four threads

four single chain with the
first
;
the
left
side;
then
make
the
two threads, and four single chain
with the other two threads
then
make
a Solomon's
knot with
two threads of the

then with the
first
first
chain and the four threads close to them;

at the left side
two threads
make
at
six
chain,
right
;
and
then
make
the four threads
the
take the two threads of the chain at the right side,

threads close to them, and with the six threads
knot.
and the four

a
make
close
Solomon's
Take
;
the
first
two of these threads and make four single

to
chain
then, with these two threads, and the two
them
at
the right side,
make
a Solomon's knot.
;
This brings the centre patis
tern close to the
fifth line
and when the centre pattern and do the same
made
to
the end of cushion, loosen the sixth line, and knot each thread twice
on
to
it.
Loosen the next
line
then for the next
part repeat from *,
To
finish off the Insertion. Keep
the last line pinned
No. 12.
on
at
both ends.
;
Take two threads; draw
the second one up under

;
the line in a loop
pass the ends of both threads through this loop
draw them up
tight, to
form a knot same as the one

in front
at the
top line.
lines
The two
threads will
now be
between the two
last
;
pass these threads to the back one

firmly together at the back
;
at each side of the knot
tie
them
sew these threads neatly Repeat
to the
work on
end of
the wrong side with a needle and thread.
to
the
cushion, and then cut the threads close.
No.
{Threads
for this
12.
long.!
Pattern twa yards and eighteen inches
Pin on the
lines to the cushion, after
which fasten the threads

line,
for
working on
* Take the the
first
to the
top line.
Loosen the next

on
to
it
hold
it
in the
right hand, and. knot each thread twice

first
with the
left
hand.
three threads
hold two in the right hand and knot

it
thread four times over

:
with the
left
hand; then leave a
little
loop, so
;
put a pin between the

make
four
left
last knot,
and the one now

the
being made
threads
;
then
more
knots.
Take
next three
hold two in the
hand, and knot the fourth thread eight

the middle
times over them with the right hand, leaving a loop in
same
as at the other side.
Then
to join them,
:
take two threads at
from each and make one plain knot

the
left side,
then take the three threads at

first
hold two
in
the right
hand and knot the

little
thread
eight times over them, leaving the
loop in the middle.

the
left
Then
take the other three threads
hold two in
hand,
knot the
third thread eight times over
them with
the right, leaving a loop in
28
the middle.
Then
make
take the next four threads
hold the
with the
first
thread
in the right hand, knot the three threads over
it
left.
;
Re-
peat again to
leaf.
Take Hold
the next four threads
hold the
it
fourth thread in the left hand, knot the three threads over
right hand.
with the
the
left
Repeat again.
the same leader

left
still
in
it
hand, and knot the four threads from the

right hand.
side
on
to
with the
;
Repeat again.
Then
take the other four threads
hold
it
the
first
of them in the right hand, knot the three

left
threads
to
on to
with the
cushion.
hand.
Repeat again.
line,
Repeat from *
it
the
end of
Loosen the third

it
hold
in the right
hand, knot each

first
;
thread twice on to
with the
left
hand.
Miss the
chain
two threads;
the
six
make
;
three single
take
next
single
two,
make
;
four
single
chain
take the
next two,
chain
will
make
;
chain
take the next two,
make
eight single
take
the
next
two threads, make nine single chain.

threads.
There
it
now be twelve
hand, and knot hand.
;
Take
the
first
thread
hold
in the right
each of the eleven threads twice on to

for
it
with the
left
Repeat
hold the
two more rows.

left
Take
the
first
four of these
threads
;
fourth in the
hand, and make a leaf of two rows
pass the leader
into the right hand,
and make a leaf of two rows.
Leave those for
the present.
single chain.
Take Take
the next two threads of the twelve;
make
it
eight
in
the next thread of the twelve
hold
the
right hand, and knot each of the iremaining threads
on
to
it
with
the
left.
;
This part
miss the
is left
for the
;
present.
Take up
the
next six
single
threads
first
two
with the next two

five
make
;
three
chain
first
with the next two
make
single
it
chain
then
take
the
of the two that were missed, hold

five
in the
left.
right
hand and knot
each of the
rows.
three
threads on to
it
with the
;
Repeat for two more

single
Take
single
the next two
threads
make
five
chain
make
more
chain
with
the next two threads.
Take
t\\o
29
threads
;
hold the second

it
in the left
hand, and knot each of the

for
five
threads on to
with the
left.
Repeat
two more rows.
Having described
continue, as
this stage
it it
this
in
detail
so
far,
it
is
not necessary to
thing,
would be only a repetition of the same

to puzzle
and
at
would be calculated more

is
the worker.
The
best thing
is
now
to follow the engraving,

line,
and when the centre part

the right
made, loosen the fourth

it
hold
it
in
hand, and knot
with the
left
hand.
To.
will
Make
the Scollop.
Take
;
Count
off
off eighteen
threads
this
be the centre of scollop.
Count
eighteen
threads
at
for
the
left
other side of the scollop.

side,
the two centre threads the the
the
make
six single
chain
take the next two at

first in
it
left side,
make
as
left
three chain; take the next two, hold the

leader,
right
hand
the

Repeat
for
five
threads on to
twice with
hand.
two more rows.
Then with
six threads this
from the
other side of the scollop do exactly the same, only

the leader in the
right
left
time holding
it
hand, and knotting the threads on to
with the
hand
join the two leaders together

it
by holding one, and knotwill
ting the other over
twice.
Then
there
be twelve threads,
with every two of these
make
left
three single chain.

;
Then
to
take up the
next two threads
at
the
first
side
hold the second thread in the right

it
hand, aad knot the
thread twelve times on
with
the
left
hand, leaving a loop in the middle by inserting a pin between

threads
;
the
then hold the under thread of those two in the
right
hand
as leader,
for
and knot
six threads twice
on
to
it
with
the
left.
Repeat
two more rows.
Then
take up the two threads at the other side
of the scollop, and do exactly the

of the scollop.
same, working towards the centre

is
When
the third
row
made, take four threads
at
30
the
left
side
hold the
it
;
first in
the
right
at
hand,
the
knot
right
to
three
side
;
threads
each twice over

fourth in the
take four
;
threads
hold the
left
hand knot each thread twice on

middle.
it
with the right
hand; join
in the
Repeat the same
at left side.
Repeat
at
right side, until there are five rows, all joined in
the middle.
;
Take
first
the
first
four threads, hold three in
the the
right
left
;
hand
knot the
thread ten times over them with

strand.
left at
this
will
form a thick
Do
the same at the right side.
There are now four threads

first
each side from the leaf; take the
seven single chain;

the right side.
side, take
two of these, and make make ten with the other two; do the same at Then commence at the top of the scollop again left
;
two threads, make
six single
chain
the
with
the
next two
make
four single chain, and three

;
with
next two.
Then
hand
;
take
the next two threads
hold the
it
first
of these in the right

left
knot
seven threads twice on to
with
the
hand.
Repeat for two

will
more rows.
side ones
;
Then
take the next two threads, which

in
be the outfirst
hold the second

it
the
right
hand, and knot the

in
thread ten times on to

centre.
leader,
with the
left
;
hand, leaving a loop hold

to
it
it
the
as
Take one of
these threads
in
;
the
right
left
hand
and knot eight threads twice on

is
with the
left;
it
hand then
it
take up the other thread, which

right
the last one

to
hold
in
the
hand
hand
and knot nine threads twice on

first
with the
left.
it
Then
in the
leave out the

right
;
four threads.
Take the next

it
thread, hold
left,
with the
taking in
first
the
first
;
chain.
Repeat
for
two more rows.

it
Miss the
right
in
four
threads
take the next thread, hold

it
in the
hand
knot each
thread twice on to
chain.
with
the
left,
taking
the second single

first
Repeat
for tvvo
more rows.
it
Miss the
four threads
take up the next thread, hold

twice on to
it
in the right
hand, knot
each
thread
with the
left
hand, taking
in the thick strand.
Repeat
No. 13.
31
for
two more rows.

it
Miss the
first
four
threads
take
up the next
it
thread, hold
in the right
hand, knot each thread twice on to

for
with
the
left
hand.
Repeat
two more rows.
Leave out
four threads again,
and with the other four make a strand, so : Hold three threads in the right hand and knot the first one eight then take the first four threads that were times over it with the left
;
left
out, hold the

it
first in
the right hand, knot the three threads each
twice on to
with the
;
left
hand.
Repeat
for
two more rows.
This
forms a small leaf
do exactly the same with each four threads that

five leaves.
were
left
out, there will then be

its
Take
the
first
leaf,
hold three of
threads in the right hand, knot the

left
first
thread
in
twelve times over them with the

centre of them.
hand, leaving a loop
the
Then
first
take the four threads of the next leaf

;
and the
four threads of the
hold seven of these threads
in the left
hand
and knot
the
first
on
to
them with the
left
three times, then cut

;
aAvay two threads closely at the
back of the work
then
knot on
the
the
same thread
Repeat
until there are twelve knots, leaving a loop in

until all
centre.
the five leaves are
worked
in.
Do
and
exactly
to finish
side, let
the
it
same thing
at the right
hand
side of
left,
the
scollop,
at the point, take the six
threads
three from each
tnem
cross one over the other, and knot one thread neatly over
tight,
them
drawing very
and cut
off the
threads at the back, and
fasten
neatly with a needle and fine thread.
No. 13.
(Threads for this Pattern one yard and four inches long.)
in
the
usual
way
to the cushion
then
fasten the threads for working
on
to the top line.
Then
loosen the
32
second
line at the right side,
it
hold
left.
it
in the right
hand, and knot each

;
thread twice on to
in the left
with the
Take
three threads
hold two
hand, and knot the third thread twice

to the
over them with the

first
right.
Repeat
end of cushion.
;
Leave out the

first
thread,
take up the next three threads
hold the
two
in
the
left
hand,
to the
knot the third thread twice over them with the
right.
Repeat
right
end of cushion.
Loosen the third

it
line,
hold
left
it
in
the
hand,
first

four threads
;
with the
hand.
left
Take
the
hold the fourth thread in the

it
hand, and knot each

right
;
of the three threads twice on to
with
the
pass the same

left,
leader to the right hand, knot the threads on with the leader back to the
left
pass
the
hand, knot the threads on with the right, pass

with the
left.
the leader again to the right hand, knot the threads on
This
will
make
four twists.
;
Take
the next four
threads,
make
three
;
twists in the
same way
take the next four threads,
make two
twists
-take the next four threads, hold the fourth
thread in the
it
left
hand,
and knot
Repeat
all
the fifteen threads each twice on to
for another
;
row; leave
this for the present.

in the
Take
the
next
four threads
hold the fourth thread

it
right hand,
knot each of
leader
four
the three threads twice on to

to the right hand.
with the right, then pass the
Repeat
to
make
four
of
twists.
Then
the
take
threads at the
threads,
side,
left side,
make
a twist
three; take
next four
left
make
a twist of three; take the next four threads at the a twist
and again make
of three
leave this.
Commence
and
at
the top, miss four threads, take
up the next four threads,

four threads,
with
them make
of three
;
a twist of two; take the next
make
a twist
take
the next four threads,
make
;
a twist of four, then go
back
hold
to the four threads that

it
were missed
take
the
first
of these,
it
in the right
left.
hand, knot the

for a
fifteen threads
line.
each twice on to
with the
Repeat
second
Leave out the four threads
.4
No. 14.
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33
of these
at the right side,
;
and with the next four threads make a
twist of three
with the next four threads do the same, and the

;
same
with the next four threads

of the middle twist, hold
at the left
then take up one of the centre threads

in
it
the ^hand,
and knot nine threads

;
hand
side
on
to
it
with the right hapd

twist,
it
then take up again
the centre thread of the middle
hold
it
in the right
left
;
hand, and
knot each of the nine threads on to

threads
with the
the
side,
then take six
from each
side,
hold eight in
middle, and ^make a

this
Solomon's knot with the two from each
forms half the
diamond, and
above
;
for
the
lower half repeat the instructions for the
reversing them.
it
Repeat
to the
end of cushion.
Then
loosen
the fourth line, hold
in the right
hand, and knot each thread twice

after
on
to
it
with the
it
left.
Repeat from *;
which loosen the
fifth
it
line,
hold
in the right hand,
and knot
with the
left.
For the fringe take
six threads,
and with them make
a running knot.
Repeat to the end.
No. 14.
(Threads for this Pattern one yard
long.)
Pin the
fasten
straight lines
for
on
to the
cushion in the usual Way

top
line.
then
on the threads
line,
working
to the
Then
the
loosen the
second
to
it
hold
left.
it
in the right
hand, and knot each thread twice; on
with the
;
Repeat
for
another row.
Take
first
two
threads
make
first
four single chain.
Repeat
to
the end
of cushion.
single
;
Miss the
chain.
thread and with the two next threads

to the
make two
Repeat
four
end of cushion.
;
Take
the
first
first
two threads
make
single
chain
repeat.
Miss the
thread, and with
34
the next two threads
make two
;
chain.
Repeat
to the
end of cushion.
to
Take
the
first
two threads
first
make
four chain.
the
Repeat
end of
;
cushion.
Miss the
;
thread
with
next two
threads
make
;
two chain
Repeat
to
end of cushion.
to
in
Take
the
first
two threads
make
four chain.
Repeat
it
end of cushion.
the
right hand,
line,
Then loosen the

knot each thread
it
fourth straight Hne, hold
twice oyer
it
loosen the next
straight
it
hold
the
in
the right
for the
knot,,
line.
hand, knot each thread twice on to

fringe,,
with
left;
and
take
four
threads and
with
them make a running

last
draw
it
up
to
to within a quarter of an inch of the
straight
;
Repeat
end of cushion.
Miss the two
first
threads
to
make a
similar knot with the next four threads.
Repeat
end of cushion*
Make two more rows
of knots.
This makes a handsome
fringe,
and
is
especially adapted for silk.
No.
IS.
(Threads for this Pattern one yard and twenty-seven inches long,)
Pin the straight lines on to the cushion in

fasten the threads for
the
usual
way, and
working on
to the top line.
Loosen the sectwice
ond
line,
hold
first
it
in the right
hand, knot each
thread
chain.
on
it.
Take
end.
the
four threads;
make two double

line,
Repeat
to the
Then
loosen the third

it
hold
left
it
in
the
right
hand, knot
;

hold the
first
with the
hand.
Take three threads

it
thread in the right hand, knot two on to
with the
left
hand
take the next three threads,
hold the third
in the left
hand.
No. 15.
35
knot three on to
in the right
it
with the right hand
take the
to
it
first
thread, hold
left.
it
hand
knot three threads on
with the
Repeat
five rows to each leaf; then take the at each side, until there are knot, repeat to the end of cushion. six threads, make a Solomon's
Loosen the fourth

twice on to
it
line,
hold
left.
it
in
the right hand, knot each thread

the
first
with the
Take
two threads, with them

;
make
five single chain.

left
Take
the next four threads
hold the fourth
Take hand, knot the three threads twice over it. the of each knot hand, left the the next four, hold the fourth in rows. repeat for two more nine threads over it with the right four chain make three Make threads. first two of these
thread in the
;
Take
the
chain with
all
the other threads
leave those for the present.
Take
four threads;
Solomon's knot; take two of these threads, other two threads. make four single chain; do the same with the hold it in the left hand, knot first of these four threads
make
Take
the
eight threads over
it
with the right

left
hand
take the next of the four

it
threads, hold
right
it
in the
hand, knot ten threads over
with the
six single
hand; take the

;
first
two of these threads, and make

next two threads
;
chain
make
three
chain with the
take the next
four threads,
:
make
a Solomon's knot, the same
with tne
next four
twelve threads, and threads leave this for the present. Take up knot make four sinwith the last four of them make a Solomon's
;
gle chain with each
two of
these
threads
take
the next four
of
of the three threads them, hold the first in the right hand, knot each hold the first on to it with the left take the next four of them, the left it with thread in the right hand, knot nine threads on to make threads, two of these repeat for two more rows take the first
; ;
three single chain.
Do
the
same with the other
six threads.
Take
it
one of the threads from the single chain the right hand, knot eight threads on to
at the left side,

it
hold
;
in
with the
left
take
up
96
the other
thread of the single chain, hold

threads
it
in
the right
hand,
knot
eight
on
to
it
with
threads.
the
left,
make
the
two Solothread
it
mon's knots
with
those eight
Take
fourth
of the second Solomon's knot

right hand,
at the left side of this, hold
in the
for
and knot four threads on

take
to
it
with the
left.
Repeat
it
three
more rows;
the top thread of these four rows, hold

it
;
in
the
left
hand, knot the three threads over

with the right hand

threads,
then
make
these four
this
and do the
same with the other four threads,
forms a small medallion.
Take four
next
to it;
of these
threads at the right side, and the four threads

;
make another medallion

;
then
make two Solomon's

four
knots with the eight threads

of the
first
then take
the remaining
it
;
threads
medallion with the four threads next to
make another
i;nedallion; then
make two Solomon's knots

then
with the eight threads;
then take four threads of these, and four of the second medallion,
and-make another medallion

hold
make two Solomon's knots with

the side of the third medaleight
the eight threads; take up the thread at

lion,
left
;
it
in
the right hand, knot
threads on to
take these
it
with the
take the next thread, do the
same
eight threads
and with every two of them make three

of the single chain at the
eight
chain.
it
Take up one thread

hand, knot
first
beginning, hold
in the right
;
threads over
it
repeat for two

six single
more rows
;
take the two
threads of these,
make
chain
take the next four threads,

it;
hold
the
the
first
in
the right
hand, knot three threads over

it
loosen
fifth
straight line, hold

it
in the
right hand,
knot each thread
twice on to
with the
left.
The remainder
the
engraving,
of the centre patterns

it
can be made by following
as
is
almost
all
repetition of
is
what has been
described, and the
pattern at the top
repeated at the bottom of
No. 16.
37
the Insertion, only reversing the order of working
off the threads
,
;
and for fastening
see
Instructions No. IV., Insertion Pattern.
No. 16.
(Threads for this Pattern two yards long).
Pin on the threads in the usual way to the cushion, and to make
the Picot heading.
together, then pin
Take two
them on
threads, hold the ends of
them evenly
and end
it
to the
cushion above the

the pin.
at the
first line,
make with them two double chain over

of cushion.
Repeat
to the
Then
loosen the
first
line
right side, hold to

it
in
the right hand, and knot each thread twice
on
with the
left;
then
make three rows of Solomon's Then loosen the second line, hold it
it
knots to the end of cushion.

in
the
right
hand, knot each
thread twice on to
eight
with the
left
take the
first
two threads, make

three Solomon's
chain
;
* take the
next twelve threads,
make
knots
and under these make three more according

first
to the engraving.
Take
five
the
of these twelve threads, hold

to
it it
it
in the right
hand, knot
twelve
with the
threads on
with the
left
left
take
the last
of these
it
threads, hold
right
;
in
the
hand, knot six threads on to
make five
single chain with every two of these threads.
Leave
in the
these for the present.
Take up four threads; hold

on
to
it
the
first
right hand, knot the three threads
with the
left.
Repeat
for
three more rows, to form a
leaf.
Take
the next four threads, hold
the fourth in the
left
hand, knot the three threads on with the right
hand.
Repeat
for
three
more rows.
;
Repeat from *
hold
it
to
end
of
cushion
Take up
the second thread
in
the
right
hand,
38
knot
knot
the
six threads six threads
on on
to
it
with the
left
hand take up the

;
first
thread,
in the
it
same way.
Take up
the
first
thread of
it
first leaf,
;
hold
in the left

leaf,
with
the right
take the next thread of the

left
do the same.
Then take
the
first
first
leader at the
side,
hold
it
in the right
hand, and knot the
leader at the right side twice on
to
it
do the same with the
other two leaders.
Then under
the
two leaves, make a Solomon's

leaf,
knot with four threads, take the fourth thread of the second
hold
it
in the right

leaf,
it
with the
left,
:
take
the remaining thread of the
hold
it
in the right
hand
do the
same.
Then
hold
with
those
sixteen threads
make
fifteen
more Soloat
it
mon's knots, making

left
in all sixteen, take
up the second leader
the
side,
it
in the right
first
hand, knot eight threads on to
with
the left; take up the

thread, hold
right
;
leader,
and do the same; take the seventh

it
it
in the left
hand, knot the six threads on to

it
with the
take
up the eighth thread, hold

it
in
;
the
left
hand, knot the
seven threads on to
threads,
single
with the right hand

;
take the
first
two of these
make
;
ten single chain
make
;
five
chain
do the same with the ten remaining threads

it
take the
it
seventh thread, hold

with the right
;
in the left
hand, knot the six threads over

it
take up the eighth thread, hold

it
in the right
hand,
knot
five
threads on to
with the
left.
Then
with those twelve threads
make nine Solomon's knots according to

first
the engraving.
Take up the
on
of these threads
hold
it
in the right hand, knot five threads

side,
to
it
with the
left,
do the same on the other
holding the leader in

right.
the
left
hand and knotting the threads on with the

the end of cushion.
right hand, knot
Repeat
from * to
hold
it
Then loosen
the third straight line,

to
it
in the
each thread on
with the
left.
Then
take four threads,
make two Solomon's
knots.
Repeat
to end.
Miss two threads, take the next four threads make two Solomon's
39
knots.
Repeat
to end.
Loosen the fourth

it
line,
hold
it
in the right
hand, knot each thread on to
with the
left.
To Make
six single chain
the Scollop. *Take

;
the
first
two threads, make

four single chain
;
make
make two
the second
right.
single
chain with
left
the next
take up
two threads, hold

it
in the
hand, knot seven threads over
with the
threads, make five Repeat for another row. Take up eight four chain with the next, and chain with the last two of them; make first of these eight threads two chain with the next take up the
;
threads on to it with the left. hold it in the right hand, knot seven of those threads make Repeat for another row. Then with twelve Then take up the engraving. nine Solomon's knots according to threads on to seven knot hand; right the first thread; hold it in the Repeat for another row. Take the last thread it with the left. on to it with the right. hold it in the left hand; knot seven threads from the other side, Repeat for another row. Then take the leader
and knot
threads,
it
twice on to this leader; then take

three
single chain,
first
the
first
of these
six
make
;
do
;
the
same with the next

next threads,
threads
then miss the

;
thread
take the two
and
make
same
three chain
do the same
to the next
;
two threads, and the

six single chain with
to the following
two threads
then
make
;
every two of the
remaining eight threads
this
forms a diamond.
to
Repeat
from * until
there are ten diamonds, according
the
engraving, to form the scollop.
40
No.
(MATERIALS. A weightedCushion
or
17.
German
pins,
with
silk.)
and linen thread
The
lace
is
made by knotting
the threads together, the rule to be

it
observed being to take one thread as a leader, hold
firmly,
and
knot each single thread twice on

the top.
to
it,
always keeping the leader at

right
to left, the
When
left
is
the
leaf
is
worked from
is
leader
is
held in the
the leader
hand, and when the leaf
worked from
left to right,
held in the right hand.

lines the length of the lace required, fasten
;
Cut the cross
them on
the cushion with the largest pins
the threads for this pattern are to
be one yard four inches long.
INSTRU-CTIONS.
Fasten the threads on as follows
thread under the
first line,
:
Pass
the
two ends
of_
each
pointing them
in a
up, then
draw them back

hand,
through the loop.
Then put
pin between
every four threads.

it
Loosen the second
line at the right side, to

it
hold
left
in the right

First line of
with the
first
hand.
open work
Take
the
four threads, hold three in
the left hand,
the right
and knot the fourth thread three times over them with Then take two threads from so on to the end. hand
;
each, hold
three in the
left
right
hand and knot the fourth three times
over them with the

the right
hand.
Then loosen
the third line, hold

to
it.
it
in
hand and knot each thread twice on

the
first
To make
the
left
leaf:
Take
eight threads, hold the eighth one in

it
hand
as leader,
knot each of the seven threads twice on to
No. 17.
41
with the right hand, always keeping the leader at the top and
threads
the
left
;
underneath.
Then
the
eighth
again, hold
to
it
it
in
the
hand and knot the seven threads twice on

third line of the leaf
is
with the
right
the
made
:
in the
same way, repeat
for the
second
the
left
it
and third
right
leaf.
Fourth leaf
leader,
hold the thread
at the left side in
hand
as

open work same
to
it
with the
hand.
in the
Then
take the fourth line and knot each thread twice on to
same way;
fifth line
second
line of
as the]
it.
first,
then
take the

:
to
First leaf of scollop
take eight
threads, hold
leaf
the eighth
first
one
in
in
the
left
hand
as leader,
and make the
same
as the
one
the
insertion.
When
make
this leaf
is
finished, pass the
leader to the right

'in
hand and
hand
a second leaf.
Third
leaf:
hold the leader

left.
the right
and knot on the threads with the

of the third leaf to the
right hand.
left
Fourth
leaf:
pass the leader
hand, and knot on the threads with the

is
When
this leaf
finished, knot the
leader twice on to
of the
scollop
is
the
leader
in the
of the second leaf.
The remainder
made
same way,
as
may
be seen by the engraving.
From
Editorial page,
Boston Evening Transcript^ Nov. lo, 1877.
LACE MAKING.
ANEW
INDUSTRY
" IMPERIAL LACE BOOK ''--TO THE LADIES

OF AMERICA.
(Corres2)ondence nf the Transcript.)
NEW
It is
YORK, NOV.
13, 1S7T.
an important thing to introducce a genteel industry one that would have the advantages of giving occupation, and at the same time some little remuneration. There are very few of them that, for instance, the daughter of a tolerably genteel American family can turn a hand to. A man does not care to see a square bundle come from the merchant tailor's, and very few American families, would like to see an armful of pantaloons or of coats or vests taken out of the house en route to " the shop." And yet many so-called genteel families ought to have something to turn a hand to. Years ago, a writer in the Atlantic Monthly, had an article headed, " A Plea for the Afternoon," which was in favor of giving occupation to men advanced in life. He might now give us a plea for the forenoon, and for the young and old. I believe the hundred and one genteel industries of fFrance, caused the stockings and crocks to be filled with napoleons that turned out in such abundance to rid the polite nation of the presence of the sturdy and persistant Prussian. The titled ladies in Ireland have taught girls the art of lace-making, and you may go into the little shop of the Quaker Carr in Dublin, to find hand made lace, richly yellow, which was made by the girls of Lismore and Cappoquin, in Waterford County. It was a great boon to those girls to place that " bobbin " art at their fingers" points. The Children's Aid Society did and do a great educational service in giving plants to the scholars of their schools. At a given time they bring the plants back, and rewards of merit for the care of the plants, as one or the other may have succeeded, are given to the children. All these incentives and teachings are good. I have before me a little lace-book issued by Barbour Brothers, 134 Church Street, New York, and 153 Franklin street, Boston, and 119 Pine Street, San Francisco. It has forty-one pages and is illustrated, and has descriptive letterpress to enable one to make "Macramc Lace." In the preface we are told that the manufacture of this lace is a renewal of a pleasant employment, well known in the sixteenth century, and that now it Is amusing the ladles of the European Courts. The Messrs. Barbour claim the "honor and the privilege" of introducing it to American laches. Inasmuch as they issue this tasty little volume for free distribution, " with their compliments to the ladies of America," surely they may be allowed the honor and glory of the expenditure, which must have been considerable. But I might as well stop. No writing of mine could take the place of the volume, and I will simply suggest to my fair reader that she had better send a note to Messrs. Barbour Brothers, requesting a copy of the "Imperial Lace Book." The generous gentlemen who publish this volume do not even suggest that those wishing it need take the precaution of sendiijg stamps for return postage. Certainly, this offering at the shrine of the beautiful and the useful, as knotted lace is, is an elegant as well as a
gene.'ous one.
S. J.
A.
BARBOUR BROTHERS,
134
CKvircJi Street,
NEW
MANUFACTURERS OF
Macrame Lace Threads
Shoe Threads,
in all
YORK.
Sizes and Numbers,
Wax
Glove Threads.
Machine Threads,
Sewing Machine Threads,

Carpet Threads,
Saddlers' Threads,
Bookbinder's Threads,
Gilling Threads,
Seine Threads,
Sail
Twine.
Linen Yarns.
Muirny
M;UTIK, Printer,
IS
StiPtt, N. Y.
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. '-{^%o<-^

IMIKI) STATES OF AMERICA.

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WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in by BARBOUR BROTHERS,

at the office of tlie Librarian of congress, at Washington, D. C.

introducing this work on

compliance with the wishes of our numerous friends,

subject of Macrane, so well

has already found

into the principal Courts of Europe,

the Ladies of America, befieving they will find

a fascinating yet simple study.

knotted Lace, Macrame,

date, should have heen generally

the honor and privilege of introducing

ingenious and varied designs

seen in the pattern books of

Spechio, between 1530 and 1550.

have no doubt that as soon as the subject of

be taken up and developed by

lovers of Lace work.

New York: 153

New York Journal of Commerce,

April 9th, 1S7T.)

they thus displayed

and mechanical progress, and eyes of the civilized world so com-

a proof of their vitality that

called forth the admira-

enced experts to especially examine the spinning industry

delegate, Mr, Louis Chatel,

French Commission, Philadelphia Exhibition.

Those industries which are employed

the best hygienic principles,

We do not doubt that Messrs.

in conjunction with their Belfast house, sj)ecimens of their

manufactures to our Exjiosition of Paris in 1878.

receive a confirmation of the value of their products

MATERIALS FOR MACRAME LACE

which must be heavy.

blue or scarlet, and are best

pins are also required.

ning on the straight lines

both ends of the cushion,

keep them apart, and fasten the work on

be cut the length of the lace required, and

should always be double threads

cut too short for the pur-

may be joined to knot. The threads

by tying them together

working should be cut to

not known, cut the threads a good

and work out one

Then measure how much

deeper than required, and cut the next

twine and linen thread.

of various sizes for dress trimmings and altar linen.

knotting threads together.

held firmly over the other as leader,

hand, and when a leaf

held in the right hand.

straight lines as are required for the pattern.

threads for working on to