For a Muff.
Cast on 80 stitches with the lightest shade, and knit 3 plain rows: in the fourth row pass the wool round the pin, seam 2 stitches together, pass the wool round the pin, seam 2 together, and so on to the end of the row; join the next lightest shade, and knit 3 plain rows. In the fourth row, seam 2 stitches together, pass the wool round the pin, seam 2 together, and so on to the end of the row. Continue in this manner, knitting 3 plain rows, and an open row of each shade, till the darkest; then again to the lightest: this forms 1 stripe, 4 of which are required. The last stripe should finish with the lightest shade, to correspond with the beginning. The shading of each stripe must be reversed; thus, first begin with the lightest shade and knit to the darkest, then knit from the darkest to the lightest, and then again to the darkest, and so on. This should be done in double German wool, in five shades of sable or chinchilla colours, and satin put underneath the knitting of the same colour.
A Swiss Pattern for the Top of a Mitten or Muffatee.
Cast on 26 stitches on 3 needles. Begin by seaming the first stitch, knit the second, and slip it on the left-hand needle, bring the 1 from behind over, which decreases a stitch; knit the 3 next stitches plain, pass the thread in front of each of the 2 next stitches and knit them, which increases and makes the holes; then knit 3 more plain, and decrease again as above; then seam a stitch; and so on all round: after each round done in this way, knit a plain round.
Beautiful Pattern for a Shetland Shawl.
The centre is done with fine white Shetland wool and large ivory or wood pins. Cast on for the centre 180 or 190 stitches; the pattern does for any number that will divide by 10.
First row:--Knit 1, make 1, slip 1, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over, make 1, slip 1, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over, make 1, slip 1, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over the knitted one, knit 3, and repeat.
Second row:--Seamed.
Third row:--Knit 2 (make 1, slip 1, knit 1, and pass the slipped stitch over 3 times), knit 2.
Fourth row:--Seamed.
Fifth row:--Knit 3 (make 1, slip 1, knit 1, and pass the slipped stitch over 3 times), knit 1.
Sixth row:--Seamed.
Seventh row:--Knit 4 (make 1, slip 1, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over 3 times).
Eighth row:--Seamed.
Ninth row:--Knit 2 (knit 2 together, and make 1 three times), knit 2.
Tenth row:--Seamed.
Eleventh row:--Knit 1 (knit 2 together, and make 1 three times), knit 3.
For a Comforter.
No. 11 pins. Four-thread fleecy, geranium and grey. Cast on 48 stitches: knit 20 rows in double knitting of geranium, then 12 rows of the grey, 12 of the geranium, 12 of the grey, and so on, till the end; then knit 20 rows, as at the first, with the geranium, and finish with the following fringe:--Cast on 8 stitches; make a stitch by keeping the wool at the back, seam 2 stitches together, pass the wool round the pin, seam 2 together, pass the wool round, seam 2 together; continue in this manner, remembering to make a stitch at the beginning of each row, till sufficient fringe is done; then cast off 4 stitches, pull the other needle out, and ravel the depth of the 4 stitches out, and sew on the fringe at each end.
For Another Comforter.
Pins No. 10. This is done in bright scarlet and claret; 6 rows of each. Eight-threaded German wool: cast on 39 stitches.
First row:--Seam 1, make 1, slip 1: this row is not repeated, but the remainder of the comforter is done as the second row: seam 2 together, make 1, slip 1. Repeat when two yards in length are done, cast off, and add fringe No. 1, at each end, or a tassel of the colours of the wool, if preferred.
Raised Knitting, a kind of Bell Pattern, for a Counterpane.
Cast on any number that will divide by 4, and 4 stitches for each edge. The 4 stitches at each edge are not mentioned in the pattern.
First row:--Seam 4 stitches, cast on 6 stitches, seam 4, cast on 6 stitches, and repeat.
Second row:--Seam 7, knit 3, and repeat.
Third row:--Seam 8, knit 2 together, taking the back of the stitches, knit 3, knit 2 together, and repeat.
Fourth row:--Seam 5, and knit 3, alternately.
Fifth row:--Seam 3, knit 2 together, taking the back of the stitches, knit 1, knit 2 together.
Sixth row:--Seam 3, and knit 3, alternately.
Seventh row:--Seam 3, knit 2 together, taking the back of the stitches, knit 1.
Eighth row:--Seam 2, and knit 3, alternately.
Ninth row:--Seam 3, and knit 2 together, alternately.
Tenth row:--Plain knitting. Repeat from the first row.
This pattern is very pretty done in stripes; and if wished in that way, 48 stitches must be cast on for each stripe; and for a narrow stripe to join it with cast on 12 stitches. Knit and seam alternate rows for 8 rows.
Ninth row:--Knit 3, take a third pin, and knit 3 more, knit the remainder of the stitches with the first pin.
Tenth row:--Seam 3, seam the 3 stitches on the third pin, seam the remaining 6, repeat from first row. These 2 stripes form a beautiful pattern for a counterpane.