CATALOGUE ISSUED BY 429 KEARNY STREET, SAN FRAIIGISGO, GAL. J &■ /wmmmm PRINTER, 518 CLAY STHEET. M4 uSAaryAwx x> evteme (Decoratii/ecArt STIRLING AND FRAN CINE C1AR1C ART INSTITUTE L1BRART INTRODUCTION. In presenting our patrons with this catalogue, regarding prices, we can only say that they are not to be considered permanent. The fluc- tuation in the price of some goods makes it impossible to guarantee it for any length of time, hence the present quotations are based upon a careful calculation of the real value of the article, and we feel perfect- ly satisfied to state that our prices are such that can compare favora- bly with those of any other house. We will herewith make a few suggestions which will assist our patrons when sending an order. When sending an order, please use your best efforts to make it as definite as possible, regarding quantity, quality, color, etc. Do not neglect to enclose the samples for which you write, in your letter. Never enclose any writing whatever in a mail package. Never enclose coin in a letter, unless it is registered. We find that a great many of our patrons find a difficulty as to re- mittance, and we will endeavor to enlighten them in regard to the same. For any amount less than 50 cents, postage stumps will do, if more nothing can be absolutely safer than postal money orders. Be- sides postal orders, drafts from good banks or money sent per express, are also safe. In conclusion, we beg to assure our kind patrons, that we will use our best efforts to secure for them at all times every possible advan- tage in our mutual dealings, and if at any time there should be cause for dissatisfaction in any way, we shall be grateful to be informed of it, in order to be able to either rectify the same, or make such explan- ation as the case may require. Catalogue Issued by RIBBONS. No. Gkos Grain. 10 cts. yard, $ 10 19 1/ " 1.6 /2 15 20 25 30 80 Piece. 85 " 90 " 1.25 " 1.60 " 2.00 " 2.50 " Satin & Gkos Grain, 2nd Qual. No. No, 10c. yard, 10 10 12H " 15 70 Piece. 75 " 85 " 1.00 " 1.25 " 1.65 " 2.00 " 12 20 16 25 Moire, N. & L. Brand. 9 30c. yard. 12 40 16 45 22 50 30 60 Extra Quality, Satin and Gbos Grain, N. & L. Beand. No. 2 ,10c. yard. 12; 15 15 20 25 51.00 Piece. 1.20 ' 1 1.35 ' i 1.50 ' 1.85 ' 2.35 ' 3.00 ' 3.50 ' 5.00 ' 6.50 ' 12 30 16 35 22 50 30 70 Cashmere, N. & L. Brand. No. 5 20c. yard. $1.75 Piece. 2.25 2.75 3.25 3.75 4.50 5.50 " 7 25 " 9 30 " 12 35 " 16 40 " 22 50 " 30 60 Cord Edged and Satin Taffeta. No. 1%, 3 yards' for 10 cents — 25 cents a piece. 25 " 30 25 " 40 25 " 50 25 " 60 7, 10 cents a yard 80 " '.». 2 yards for 25 cents, si 10 " 12, 15 cents a yard 1 35 " SASH RIBBONS. Satin, from B5 ota. to $1.50 per yard. Grain, from 76 cts. to $1.50 per yard. Brocaded, $1.00, i per yard. M"ii •'. • I per yard. Satin Quilled ribbon, No. I. 10 ota. a yard, <>r Ki cts. a pii ... i •■ : , alsoj b full line of fanoy, brooade, and pod i ibbona, for bonnet t rimmj i Newman & Levinson. Parasols, from $1.50 to $15.00, in plain black silk, colored silk, bro- cade silk, plain or with lace — in fact, all the latest novelties in this line. NECKWEAR. Lace Bows 25, 50 and 75 cts., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, and $2.00 Embroidered Mull Ties 15, 25, 50, 60 and 75 cts., $1.00 and 1.25 " Edge Mull dotted and plain Fichus 75 Hemstitched Mull dotted and plain Fichus 60 Hemmed " " " " 50 Lace Collars from 25 cts. to 10.00 Mull and Lace edge Fichus, from 50 cts. to 5.00 Net " " " " 50 cts. to 5.00 Spanish Lace Fichus, black and cream. . . 1.50, 2.00, 2.35, 2.50, 3.00 (hand run), from $4.00 to 35.00 Spanish Lace Scarfs, from 75 cts. to 5.00 " (hand run), from $4.00 to 20.00 Irish Point Lace Mother Hubbard Collars, from 75 cts. up Children's French embroidered and lace Caps, in cream and white, from $1.25 up Children's French feather-edge braid Caps, trimmed, from $2.00 up GLOVE DEPARTMENT. We would call special notice to our elegant and complete assortment of Gloves — in every line. First is the Genuine Jouvin Kid Glove, its popularity speaks for itself, and after a faithful trial, we have found the Jouvin Kid to be the most satisfactory Glove to our patrons. OUPi OWN GLOVE — is a glove made expressly for us, to meet the wants of those who do not wish an expensive glove; and we find that ^ entire satisfaction, as it possesses a superior Finish, Make and Fit. Catalogue Issued by Joiivin Kid Glove, 3 button, black " " •! "all colors " 6 " " Our Own Kid Gloves, i button, all colors. . 6 " ... Patent Foster Hook, 7 hooks Undressed Moiisquetaire, 12 button lengths . Dressed " 10 " 12 Chamois " 8 " Kid Gauntlets (riding gloves) 1.75 2.00 2.50 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.50 1.75 2.75 .75 1.25 LISLE GLOVES. Ladies' Lisle Thread, 4 button, all colors !? .25 6 " " 35 ± extra " 35 6 " " 50 Patent Foster Hook 50c. to 1.00 " Lace work, assorted lengths from .25 to 1.25 SILK GLOVES. Ladies' Silk ( rloves, tow u made, I button $ .50 6 '• 76 " extra I " ' : "> I " 85 Patent FoBter Book, L0 hooka 75 12 " L.00 i I ■■ L.25 20 " L.60 Newman & Levinson. MITTS. Ladies' Mitts, all shades, $ .50 Ladies' Silk Mitts, all shades, full length 65 Ladies' Silk Mitts, all shades, extra long, from 85 cts to 2.00 Children's Silk Mitts. Jersey Knit Silk. Cashmere Jersey Knit. "We are in continual receipt of all the new styles of the above. HOSIERY. Latlies" and Children's Hosiery. Ladies' Balbriggan Hose, full finish $ .25 " Clocked, full finish.; 35 " Extra, " 50 C. G. French, Extra 50 Lisle Thread, extra length, Xo. 811 90 Clocked 1.25 These are Standard Makes, and the above prices are much lower than usual. FANCY HOSIERY. Ladies' fancy, fast colors, full finish ... 3 pair for $1.00 extra, full finish 50 '■ extra long, " 2 pair for 1.25 French, " 75 English, " 1.00 Ballbriggan" 1.25 fancy and solid French Lisle " from $ 1.00 to 3.00 Black Lisle and Cotton, " from .75 to 1.50 Spun and Law Silk, in fancy, shaded, embroidered and solid colors from $2.25 to 10.00 " All Wool, solid and fancy colors 50 and .75 Cashmere " " $1.00 to 3.00 MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY. Plain and Fancy French Bibbed, from No. 4% to 8 $ .25 English Striped, " " 25 " German Ribbed, " " 35 Extra, " •' 50 Lisle Hose, " " .... 75 to 1.50 Catalogue Issued by WOOLEN HOSIERY. German, All Wool, Ribbed, size 5% to 8% $ .50 Plain, " " " " 50 French Cashmere, " " " " 75 cts. to 1.50 HANDKERCHIEFS . Ladies' Plain Linen Cambric $ .12i4 20 " " " extra quality 25 " Hemstitched 25 to .75 Fancy Hemstitched 25 to 1.00 " Plain, Scalloped and Embroidered 35 to 1.75 " Fancy, " " 50 to 1.75 Plain and Fancy Silk 50 to 1.50 Children's Fancy Border, (for school) Linen, per doz 75 " Plain and Fancy Hemstitched, " " 1.50 Ladies' and Gents' Initial 25 .75 Gents' Japanese Hemstitched, all Colors 75 to 1.50 %" Fancy Brocaded Silk, " 75 Vs " " " " extra 1.00 Complete assortment of Ladies' and Gents' Mufflers. We are in continual receipt of novelties in these goods. Initials and Monograms to order. COLLARS. Ladies' Linen Standing Collars $ -12% " Mourning Collars 12% " 'ruined down Collars 12 V wide sailor, plain and fancy 20 Standing with Capes, (all styles) 15 extra Standing with capes, (all styles) 20 Embroidered from 50 cts. to 1.25 Kinbroidored sets from 75 cts. to 1.50 < I FFS. tble Linen Cuffs $ ,20 hble Linen Cuffs, extra quality •_>:> The Btyli a of ladi< b' oollars change bo often that it i^ impossible to list, but out it all times complete in every- Newman &: Levinson. CORSETS. The True Fit in white and grey $ .75 " Polly, in grey ? 1-25 ' ' Irma, in white 1-50 • • Alpha, in white 1.75 ' • Marquise, in grey 1 .75 • • Palma, abdominal, grey 2.00 ' ' California, in white 2.00 • ■ Sarah, in white 2.00 " Dona Sol, (woven) in white, Embroidered Tops 5.00 No. 28, P. D. in white and grey ; stitched in white, red or blue silk, in six different shapes 3.00 No. 5, C. P. in white and grey ; stitched in white, red or blue silk 1.50 No. 304, C. P. in white or grey ; stitched in white, red or blue silk 2.25 No. 203, G. P. in pink, blue, drab or black ; stitched in differ- ent colors 2.50 No. 77, C. P. in grey, spoon busk 2.50 No. 472, C. P. in grey and white, stitched in different colors. . 3.00 No. 463, C. P. in grey and white, Lace trimmed 5.00 In ordering, be careful to state the waist and bust measure. Knowing the fact that a Corset is a very necessary article for a lady, we have made it our aim to select such lines and makes as will please and give satisfaction to our customers. Particular attention has been paid to form, make and durability, also a corset that is within the reach of all for the low price of 75 cts. which is excellent value. With our endless variety of makes and shapes, we can safely say we have the most complete stock in the market. Catalogue Issued by CORSET STEELS. French Kid covered, all sizes, per pair $ .20 " " spoon busk, all sizes, per pair 25 Thompson Cloth, " " " 25 15 Side steels, cloth and kid covered, " " from 5 cts. to .15 Dress and Corset, cloth and kid covered, whalebones in all sizes. UNDERWEAR. Ladies' high neck and long sleeves merino vests , . . $ .50 " " " heavy " 75 " " " extra " 1.00 " " " full rinish " from §1.25 to 3.50 We have the same goods in high neck and short sleeves, and low neck and short sleeves. Misses' and Children's high neck and long sleeves merino vests, sizes 16 to 24 40 " high neck and long sleeves merino vests, sizes 26 to 34 50 " high neck and long sleeves merino vests. sizes 16 to 30 75 " high neck and long sleeves, full finish merino vests, sizes 16 to 24 1.00 " high neck and long sleeves, extra quality full finish merino vests, sizes 26 to 34 1.50 The same in low neck and short sleeves. Ladies' and Children's DRAWERS of the same quality and price. A full assortment of LADIES' SILK UNDERWEAR. LACE 1> EPA RTM EMT. In this department we are in constant receipt of novelties from the New Y..]|. and European Markets, and it is therefore, almost impossi- ble to quote prices, as the market value fluctuates, but will, at any time forward samples if so desired. Spanish Lace, White and Cream, from 20 cts. up. Blaok, Silk Spanish Guipure, in all widths. Newman & Levinson. White Laces from 5 cts. a yard upward, namely : — Languedoc, Honi- ton, Albany Point, Mirecourt, Point Gauze, Vermicelli, Point Venise, Madras Point, D'Alencon, Duchesse, Avignon, Olivette, Montespan, Carrick, Macross and Tiligrane. Oriental and Marusque Laces, hand run, from 25 cts. yard up. Blonde, Smyrna and Torchon Laces. Beal and immitation Valen- ciennes. Real Ch'antilla and Guipure. Guipure Lace, square, for making tidies, from 5 cts. up. Also a large assortment of edgings and insertions to match, and material for making Guipure work. Guipure Tidies, all sizes, from 20 cts. to $5.00. Nottingham and Applique Tidies, all sizes and prices. A full line of everlasting trimmings. EMBROIDERIES. Hamburg Embroideries. Muslin, cambric and swiss edgings and insertions, from 3 cts. a yd. up, according to design and quality. Nainsook edgings and insertions. Irish Point Embroideries. Colored Embroideries. WHITE GOODS. Dotted and plain white Swiss. Ecru Swiss, in great variety. Silk and Persian Lawns. Dotted Lawns in white and colored, suitable for making neckwear. » Material for Point I,ace Work. Plain and Fancy Braid. Honiton and Pearlings. Patterns and Tracing Paper. Point Lace Threads :— Nuns C. B. On Petit Mou- lin. Anx Fil Gulots, in all numbers. N. B. — See enclosed sample card. Satin Matelass^, in all colors, SI. 00 per yard. Siitins in all colors for 90 cts., 1.50 and 2.00 per yard. Lining Silks 60 cts. per yard, all shades. Beaded crowns and beaded laces in black and white, for hat trim- mi n . Catalogue Issued by BVCHIIVG. A complete line in black, white and cream crepe lise, tarlatan and lace. Tarlatan, per yard $ .25 Crepe Lisse, " 25, .35, .40, .50, .65, .75, 1.00 Lace, " 25, .35,. .45, .50, .75, 1.00 Black and "White Skirt Rucking, per yard 25 to .50 FANS. As we are importing these direct from Paris, we are in continual receipt of all the latest designs. A full assortment of Mourning, Theatre. Party and Wedding Fans, in plain and embroidered, from 75 ets. to $25.00. <.i II AND SILVER TRIMMINGS. Gold and Silver Clotb, Fancy Armor Cloth, gold and silver Llama Cloth, gold and Bilver Bullion, Llama and Thread Fringes, gold and silver Gimps, Braids, Spangles, stars, Cords, Concaves, Sequins, Fancy Anchors, liullimi ami I. lama Tassels, Soutache, Thread, Tiiis< I and Bullion in skeins for embroidery work, \\'r have also a full assortment of Tarlatans in all oolors, and in fact, ours is the only bouse on the Coast where '-an be found every- for Masquerade and 'tin atrioal purposes. Newman & Levinson. FRINGES, GIMPS AND ORNAMENTS. Colored Beaded Ornaments, per piece, from 25 els. to $ 3.00 Black Beaded Ornaments, per piece, from 10 cts. to 5.00 Black Beaded Gimp, per yard, from 16 cts. to 8.00 Colored Beaded Gimp, per yard, from $1.50 to 10.00 Black all Bead Fringe, per yard, from 50 cts. to 1.50 Chenille Fringe, per yard, from 50 cts. to 1.50 Whalebone Fringe, per yard, from 50 cts. to 1.50 Plain Silk Fringe, per yard, from 50 cts. to 1.50 Colored Bead Fringe, per yard, from $2.00 to 5.00 Gimp6 and Headings to match all fringes, Silk Tassels in all colors for dress trimmings, Silk Pompons. Silk Cord, all colors, 3 yards for 25 cts. Cords and Tassels, per set, from 50 cts. to $3.50 Colored Silk Fringes and Trimmings made to order to match any material. BITTOX DEPARTMENT. It would be a matter of impossibility to give an extensive list of Buttons as there are so many styles, continually changing, but we are in receipt of the newest designs. Jet Buttons, per dozen, from 2% cts. to $ .10 Bronze Buttons, per dozen, from 20 cts. to 2.00 Beaded Buttons in all colors, per dozen 60 Bronze Buttons, per dozen, from 20 cts. to 2.50 Black Crochet Buttons, per dozen, from 25 cts. to .50 Colored Crochet Buttons, per dozen 35 Agate Buttons from 10 cts. to 50 cts. a card, according to size. Porcelain Buttons from 10 cts. a card upward, according to size. Bone Buttons, (black and white), per gross 25 Pearl Shirt Buttons, 3 dozen for 25 Black Elasting Buttons, from 10 cts. to 25 cts. per dozen, according to size. Black Silk Buttons, per dozen, from 10 cts. to .25 Bluck Velvet Buttons, per dozen, from 10 cts. to .25 18 Line. White Pearl Buttons, Superior Quality. 3 doz. for. per dozen. per dozen . 3 doz. for .25 .10 12K .15 .50 .20 .25 Catalogue Issued by Smoked Pearl Motions. 18 Line, per dozen 10 20 " " 12% 22 " " 15 24 " 3doz. for .50 26 ' ' per dozen 20 28 " " 25 30 " " 30 Linen Buttons in all sizes. Steel and Gilt Buttons in different styles. BRUSHES AND COMBS. Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Back and Bound Combs, Dressing Combs, Fine Combs. Ladies' and Children's Plain, Silk, Leather and Beaded Belts. Black Leather Satchels from $1.00 to $ 5.00 Black and Colored Plush Satchels from 1.50 to 5.00 Sealskin Satchels from 2.00 to 10.00 Leather Purses from .25 to 3.50 Leather Cigar Cases from 2.50 to 5.00 NOTION DEPARTMENT. DRESS SHIELDS. Royal, Elastic Seamless, Brighton, La Parissienne, Victor, Sibley's Patent, Goodyear's Patent. TAPE. French Twilled, American Twilled, French Tape, Linen Tape, Dressed Tape, Undressed Tape, Colored Twilled Tapes. Whalebones, Corsets, Laces and Cable Cord. Invisible Hair Pins, Crimping Pins, Kirby Beard's Hair Pins, -as- sorted. LININGS. i lisfa Silesia, American Silesia, Black Linen, Cambrics, Plain Orossbarred Crinoline, Parmer Satin in all oolors, Drilling, Hair Oloth, Wiggin, silk Lining. 8] 1 silk, Button-bole Twist, Brooks', Coats' and Clark's Cot- t > .ii. in blacli and white, and Barber's Linen Thread. Newman & Levinson. 13 NEEDLES AND PINS. Kobert's Parabola Needles, Warren's, Milward's, Schleicher's and Crowley's Gold Eye English and American Pins, French, American and English Black Pins. We call the attention of our patrons to a superior quality of thread we are importing from France, " La File Universal." Each spool is warranted to contain 500 yards, it is silk finished and therefore having the appearance of silk it is used extensively for stitching, retaining its lustre equally as well as the best silk in use. Price per spool, in all numbers, 25 cents. . The Celebrated Roberts' Razor Steel Scissors. Black, white and colored Cotton Elastic in all widths, black Silk Elastic in all widths, while and colored Silk Elastic in all widths, Bound Black Elastic Cord in all sizes. RRAID. Feather Edge Braid all sizes, Coronation Braid, Fancy Loop Braid, Linen Serpentine Braid, Cotton Serpentine Braid, Linen Star Braid, ( otton Star Braid, Black, White and Colored Silk Embroidery Braid, Black, White and Colored Silk Star Braid, Silk Allianie Braid, Worsted Allianie Braid, Black Worsted Embroidery Braid, Colored .1 Embroidery Braid, Black and Colored Silk Binding Braid, Worsted Binding Braid, Titan Braids. NETS. Single Hair Nets, Bang Nets, Invisible Nets, Double Hair Nets, Silk Invisible Nets. VEILINGS. Black Chantilla, single and full width, Black Brussels, silk and cotton, White and Black Bobinet, Soft Brussels, black, white and cream, White Zephyr Machlin, White and Black Silk Malines, Paris Millnette, Black Silk Dotted, Chenille Dotted, White, Black and Colored Illusions, New Fancy Nets, Fancy Spots, Silk Parisienne, Silk Berige. Bridal Illusion. 14 Catalogue Issued by ZEPHYR WORSTED. The following prices are subject to fluctuation. Imported Zephyrs 2, i and 8 fold, in all colors, per oz $ .10 per lb 1.60 " " black and white, per lb 1.50 Second Quality " " " 1.30 Bone and Steel Crochet Needles, all lengths and sizes. Bone, Steel and Wooden Knitting Needles, in all sizes. Netting Needles in Bone, Wood and Steel. PATTERN BOOKS. We have a full and complete assortment, and following we will enumerate a few in order to give a general idea. Alphabets for embroidery on canvas, per book . .$ .10 Patterns for embroidery on canvas, colored, per book 20 Needlework Copy Book, per book .... 10 Designs for Crochet Work, per book 15 " Feather Edge Braid, per book 20 " Darned Net, per book 20 ' ' Filet Work, per book 20 " embroidering cross stitch on canvas, per book 25 Mdme. Gouband's instructions on berlin work 40 cents a book. " " crochet patterns. 50 " " point lace work. .50 " " " guipure work .... 50 " Patterns for tapestry and crochet work from 5 cents up. Books containing full instruction for Macrame, 25 cents a piece. Macrame thread in all sizes and colors, $1.00 per lb. Macrame Desks, $2.50 and $3.00 a piece. Macrame Pins, etc. A Buperior line of lamb's wool and cork soles always on hand from 10 to 50 oi BBIGGS' PATENT TRANSFERRING PAPER. "A warm iron passed ovi t the bach of the patters transfers it to any material." e papers have now attained a world wide fame, and the pr< is acknowledged to l><' the must perfect, Bimple and expeditions man- oer of for all kinds of embroidery. One of th< recommendations of th< le papers is, thai they enable ladies to trace Newman & Levinson. 15 upon their own materials, this being much less expensive than pur- chasing ready traced articles. New designs are being frequently- issued, and as we are constantly adding to our stock, we can offer the very latest designs. Ladies with a taste for designing can form beauti- ful groups by cutting and arranging flowers, etc., from various pat- terns. To do this most effectually, gum the small pieces (when cut) on a sheet of paper arranging them as designed, and when the group is formed, transfer in the usual manner. Retail Price List for Briggs A Co's Patent Transferring Papers. 3 inch 25 cts.; 4 inch, 30 cts.; 6 inch, 35 cts.; 8 inch, 4*5 cts.; 12 inch, 65 cts. per strip of six yards. Small Sprays, (-4 on a sheet,) 10 cents sheet. (2 on a sheet,) 10 " " (1 on a sheet,) 10 " Slippers, 20 cents a pair. Large Sprays for Tidies, Aprons and Brackets, 25 cents each. Coseys, (2 on a sheet,) 30 cents. Large Corners for Table Covers, (2 corners on one sheet,) 30 cents a sheet. Dressing Table Toilet Sets, (G mats) 30 cents. Washing Table Toilet Sets, (6 mats) 30 cents. Small Initial Letters, Old English or Italics, 8 cents a doz. Large Initial (3% inch) Old English only, 15 Large Initial (6 inch) 25 " WOOLEN YARNS. "We would call special attention to this Department, as we are endeavoring to make it as complete as possible in all its branches, and can safely say that nowhere on the Pacific Coast can be found an assortment as perfect in every regard. As we are continually in re- ceipt of new kinds, and have also a number of different Yarns, which perhaps many of our patrons do not know by their names, we will give in the following list as near as we can, a description, and for what they are used. The Gbbman is a strong, 4 ply, wirey yarn, used for knitting Gents' Ladies' and Children's Hose, Ladies' and Children's Shirts, etc., and is unequaled in smoothness and durability. It comes in stripes, plain and mixed colors, all warranted fast. First quality, $1.75 per lb. Second quality, 81.50 per lb. (full weight 16 ozs.) 1 6 Catalogue Issued by The IXL German resembles in quality the German but is a finer thread : it comes in plain colors, and is used for the same purposes, (full 16 ozs.) $2.50 per lb. Imported Saxony Yarn is a fine round even twisted thread, used for knitting Underwear and fine Hose, and comes in 2, 3 and 4 threads which regulate the size ; is to be had in all the leading colors, and as it shrinks less than any other, is preferred for articles to be washed. $2.75 per lb. Domestic Saxony, similar to the imported, but comes in but one size, 3 ply, and is used for the same purposes. $3.25 per lb. Angoea is a 4 ply yarn, in twist round and even, somewhat like the Saxony, but more wirey, used for knitting and crocheting, (full weight, 16 ozs.) $3.00 per lb. Victoria is an English 4 ply yarn, of soft, even elastic thread, and is considered the finest quality for knitting and crocheting shawls, headwear, underwear, etc. (full weight, 16 ozs.) $3.75 per lb. Cashmere, a round, heavy 3 ply yarn, used for knitting. Common colors, $2.00 per lb. High colors, $2.25 per lb. (full weight 16 ozs.) Castor is a soft, heavy wool, resembling the 8 fd. Zephyr and is rapidly taking the place of the same, as it works smoother and is more durable and economical. It is used for Rugs, Afghans, Carriage Ilobes, and in fact every purpose for which the 8 fd. Zephyr was for- merly preferred. It comes in all shades, (full weight 16 ozs.) $3.00 per lb. First Quality Gkijmantown is a I ply wool, very much like the 4 ply Zephyr ami is used principally for the same purposes. It is cheaper, for when buying a pound you get actual weighi ( L6 ozs.) It can be obtained in all colors, plain and variegated, (full weight 16 ozs.) $2.00 per lb. Second Quality Germantown is similar to tirst quality, but is not quite so soft. It comes in all colors, si .7"> per lb. I' Bbantj Shi ham., is a fine 2 ply wool, resembling in thread the 2 fd. Zephyr, and i^ used principally tor shawls, headwear, etc., and comes in all colors, (full weighi L2 o a.) $1.75 per lb. r r...\ .i. Shetland Floss, a soft, fleecy 2 fd. wool, heavier than Shetland ami used for the same purpose, (full weighi L2 ozs.'i $1.50 pi t n.. Newman & Levinson. 17 N. & L. Brand Shetland, very fine wirey wool, same size thread as 2 id. Zephyr, used for shawls, headwear and knitting fine woolen lace, which is used extensively for trimming flannel garments, $1.75 per lb. N. & L. Brand Shetland Floss is a soft, fleecy 2 ply wool, used for shawls, headwear, etc., in all colors, $1.75 per lb. Pompadocr, a French Silk mixed wool, for Opera shawls and hoods and all fine knitting and crocheting, and comes in mixed and plain colors. 40 cts. a ball Ice Wool, or more generally known as Mohair, is of a fine and silky appearance, used for crocheting and knitting shawls and head- wear. All colors. 25 cts. a ball. Faiky Zephyr is in thickness of thread about the same as the 2 fd. Zephyr, but being crimped it has a soft fleecy appearance when worked, used principally for shawls and headwear, $1.80 per lb. Angora Floss is made of pure Angora wool, and when worked up resembles very much the Swansdown or the finest fur. For making Children's Hoods there is nothing equal to it in appearance and durability. For Opera Capes or Sacques there in nothing like it in white which produces the same rich effect, owing to its resemblance to Ermine. Tinsel is a wool mixed with Tinsel of different colors, used a great deal in Kensington "Work and produces a very pretty effect, owing to it^ brilliancy. Full assortment of American and Mission Knitting Yarns. KNITTING AND CROCHET COTTONS. German Knitting Cotton (Schweitzertahl), used for crocheting and knitting, in all numbers, (white). German Knittix<, Cotton (Schweitzertahl), in plain colors, bal- moral and mixed. Fast colors. German Crochet Cotton (Hakelgarn). Dexter Cotton in balls, all colors and numbers. Marshland's Crochet Cotton. French Darning Floss in all colors, softly twisted, so that the threads can be easily separated and used in any thickness. Unbleached Supra Cotton for Knitting. Catalogue Issued by Fbench Embeoideey Cotton in white and colored in all numbers, used for embroidery, Etching and outline work, warranted fast colors. Gebman Emrroidery Cotton in all collors and numbers, used for etching and outline work. German Merino Yarn is cotton and wool mixed, preferred as it does not shrink, comes in all colors, and is most used for Gents' Socks. Harley's Darning Cotton in all colors. Harley's Darning Wool in all colors. The Complete Darner for Darning, Embroidery and Glove Mend- ing, holding cotton and needle, 50 cts. Patent Yarn Winder. Knitting Silk in all colors and sizes, used extensively now for knitting Laches' and Children's Underwear and Stockings, Gents' Socks, Wristlets, Mittens, Purses, etc. Linen Flosses in all sizes. California and Florence Knitting Silks. CANVASES. As the prices are continually changing, we shall only undertake to give those which are staple, even they are subject to fluctuation, but any time on application we will gladly send samples with prices attached. Cotton Java Canvas, "White, first quality, 18 inch $ .15 23 " .55 27 " 3.-. 36 " 15 72 " 1.00 Buff, " 18 " 30 23 " 40 27 " 50 36 " 60 Cptton Java in Blue, Scarlet and Pink, first quality, is inch 50 Cotton -lava in Slate, Brown and Black, Old Gold, 18 inch 30 Whit.' ]|i mi \ ('mill), first quality, IS inch 25 23 "' 35 •J7 " 15 ::<; •• 55 Soarlel Hone} Comb, lirst quality, 18 inch 60 Blaok, Slate and Brown Honey Comb, 18 inch 10 Pink Honey Comb, in inch. . ' Newman & Levinson. 19 Buff Honey Comb, 18 inch 35 23 " 45 27 " 55 36 " 65 Aida Canvas, all colors, 27 inch 40 Linen Aida Canvas, 18 inch 50 23 " 65 27 " 75 36 " 1.00 72 " 2.25 Linen Pearl Canvas, 18 inch 75 Penelope and Tapestrv, White and Blue, 27 inch 40 Wool Java, 18 inch 90 Plain Railroad, Black and White, 18 inch 40 27 " 60 Tinsel Railroad, extra fine quality, in Black, 18 inch 60 27 " 90 White Tinsel Railroad, first quality, 27 inch 1.50 Brown Tinsel Railroad, first quality, 18 inch 60 Satin Striped, in all colors, per yard 2.50 Plain Striped Aida. 25 inches. Linen Java, Brown, 18 inch, 23 inch, 27 inch, 36 inch. Extra Fine Linen Java, Cream and White, 18 inch. Wool Canvas, for Afghan Stripe, 5% inches wide. Tinsel Woolen Canvas, Scarlet, Cardinal, Garnet, Olive, Green, Black and Blue, 18 inch. Woolen Momie, first quality, in all colors, 54 inch, $3.50 per yard. second " " " 3.00 Linen Momie, first quality, 18 inch, 27 inch, 36 inch, 54 inch. Cotton Momie, first quality, 27 inch, 54 inch, in White and colors. Cotton Venus, Checked, Scarlet and White, Blue and White, 18 in. Panama Canvas, Buff, Grey, Brown, Red, White and Black, 18 and 23 inches. Extra Fine Panama, in Buff, 23 inch. Black Horse Hair. Filoche*, Buff, Blue, Green, Purple, 27 inch. Extra Fine Java Satin Stripe, 9 inches wide. Cotton Russian Toweling, in Cardinal, White, Light Blue, Pink and Unbleached, 23 and 27 inch. a Russian Toweling, in Unbleached, 26 inch. Pongee, Brown and White, 18 inch. White and Unbleached Linens, for Splashers, Doyles, etc. Catalogue Issued by BUNTINGS SUITABLE FOR CURTAINS. Plain White Cotton Bunting, 18 and 45 inch. Plain Cream Cotton Bunting, 18 inch. Plain White Linen Bunting, 18 and 45 inch. Plain Cream Linen Bunting, 45 inch. Striped Cream Linen Bunting, 45 inch. Striped Cream Cotton Bunting, 36 and 45 inch. Striped White Cotton Bunting, 36 and 45 inch. BURLAPS. Aida Burlap, 27 inch. Green, Brown and Linen Checked, 27 inch. Fine Checked, Plain, 18 and 27 inch. Coarse Checked Slate, Brown and Linen, 27 inch. Sateen and Umbaline, in all shades ; Sateen in Silk, Wool and Cot- ton Back. Plush, in colors, from 18 to 24 inches in width. Ladies' Cloth. Second quality Felt, 72 inches, $1.50 per yard. First quality Felt, in all colors, 72 inches, $2.00 per yard. Extra quality Felt, in all colors, $3.25 per yard. (uii ton Flannel Double Faced, in different colors, $1.00 Single " " .25 Would call special attention to our assortment of Woolen Fringes tor I'raperies, Lambrequins! Kensington work, etc. We are in con- tinual receipt of the latest designs, from 20c. to $2.50 per yard. Burlap Frin ^< for Kh ■■>. from 1'^ to 12 inches, from 15c. to 50c. < )ii < llotta foi Embroidi rj . In order to give Ladies In the oountry an opportunity of understand- ing ho^ the different kinds of oanvases (which are so numerous) are to be used, we are having BamplexB of the different stitches and pat- terns for each continually made up, from which they oan copy, I'll.-, i foi Bamplei aooording to size and work, from 20o. to 75o. Newman & Levinson. EMBROIDERY DEPARTMENT. Embroidered Slippers on Penelope, plain and cross stitch, 75c. to $3.00 Embroidered Slippers on Penelope, in Kensington stitcb, 2.50 to 3.00 Slippers on Velvet, embroidered in Chenille 5.00 to 10.00 Cloth, " " 5.00 Silk, 2.50 Chair Stripes, on Canvas, in Kensington and Tapestry. Tidies, Cushions, Towel Racks, Banner Screens, Pin Cushions, Slipper Cases, Foot Rests, Fire Screens, Mantel Lambrequins, on Canvas, " " Kensington Work commenced on Felt, Sateen and Plush, in Piano Covers and Scarfs, Table Covers and Scarfs, Lambrequins, Chair Stripes, Mantel Stripes, Tidies, Cushions, Brackets, Slipper Cases, Fire and Banner Screens, Towel Backs, etc. Etching Patterns in Tidies, Doyles, Splashers, Teatrays, Table Covers, etc. These are stamped on Linen, Momie Cloth, and Linen and Cotton Canvas, ready for etching work. MATERIAL, FOR EMBROIDERY. Fine Chenille, in all colors, per doz $ .50 Heavy " " " 90 Extra heavy Chenille, in all colors, per doz 2.25 Plain Embroidery Silk, " • . per bunch 30 Variegated or Shaded Embroidery Silk, per doz. skeins 25 " " " " per bunch 70 Plain Embroidery Silk on spools, per spool 05 " " per doz 60 Etching Silks, (fast colors) 3 spools for 25 " per doz 90 Silk Floss, in all colors, 3 skeins for .25 " " per doz . . .90 Crewels, (extra quality) in all colors, 4 skeins for 25 " " per doz 65 Split Crewels, " " 4 skeins 25 " " " per doz 65 Fancy Chenille Cords, in all sizes and colors, in silk and wool, also Tassels to match. Catalogue Issued by Small Chenille Tassels, in silk, all colors, per set of four 40 Large " " " " " 75 Chenille Cord and Tassel, " " " 1.75 Small Chenille Tassels, in worsted, " " 75 Large " " " " " 1.00 Dasies, Pansies and Marguerites. We have a full and complete assortment of the following : Banner Stands from $1.00 to $5.00, according to quality. Frames for Whisk Brooms ; Frames for Wall Pockets ; Frames for Brackets ; Frames for Towel Racks ; Frames for Fire Screens. Embroidery Hoops for Kensington ; Embroidery Frames for Ken- sington. Splints, in all sizes. Gold and Steel Clasps for Purse Knitting ; Gold and Steel Trim- mings for Purses ; Gold and Steel Rings for Purses. Pin Cushion Forms — 6 inch, 25c; 7 inch, 30c; 8 inch, 35c; '■> inch, 40c; 10 inch, 45c; 11 inch, 50c; 12 inch, 60c BEADS. Gold and Silver Cut, in all sizes ; Colored Cut Steel, in all shades ; Black Cut, for making Chains, in all sizes ; Black Cut Bugles, in all sizes ; Garnet Cut Beads ; Blue Cut Beads ; White Cut Beads ; Bound Cut, in all sizes ; White Rainbow Bugles ; Dark Blue Bugles ; Purple Bugles : Moonlight Bugles ; Steel Grey Bugles ; Cashmere Bronze Bugles ; Black Nail Beads, in all sizes ; Wax Beads, in all sizes ; Cut Wax Beads ; Roman Wax Beads, in all sizes ; Gold Wax Beads, in all sizes ; Silver Wax Beads, in all sizes ; Steel Wax Beads, in all sizes ; Satin Beads ; Satin Bugles ; Basket Beads, in all colors ; Milk Beads ; Chalk Beads ; Colored Embroidery Beads, in all shades ; Bonnet Beads, in all colors and sizes, for trimming Bonnets. CARDBOARDS. Silver, Imported, Linen Back, per sheet $ .35 Gold, " " " 35 Colored, " " " 35 Silver, Domestic, " " 20 Gold, " " " 20 Plain Silver Cardboard, :; sheets for 25 Fancy < lardboard, 8 Bheets for 25 \\ hit- and Black Perforated, per sluut 05 ( Colored Perforated, per sin it 10 Tinted Shades 10c. per sheet, or 3 for .25 Plain White Bristol Board, per Bheet 10 Fancy Colored Bristol Board, per sheei 25 Aboard Mottoes. Belief Pictures. Satin Piotures, < mil Bord< i' Paper, for ornamentation. • v. .hi (or trimming Kensington Embroidery. The Lab I D< >■ as in Applique Patterns. Newman &: Levinson. 23 Crochet and Hand Knit Goods. Children's Woolen Saeques 50c. 75c. $1.50 $1.90 Hoods from 75c. to 4.00 " Knit Shirts from 75c. to 1.00 " "Woolen Leggins 25c. 50c. 75c. 1.00 Ladies' Princess Saeques $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, 2.00 " Sleeveless " in all colors from $1.75 to 2.50 Knit Shetland Shawls, in all colors, $1.00, $1.50, 2.50 3.00, 3.50, 4.00 " Leggins 1.00 Children's Drawers and Leggins combined 1.25 Nubias, Mittens, Bootees, Caps, Scarfs, Wrislets, etc. Goods Knit to Order. In case our patrons so desire, we are prepared to make the above t§ order ; also, Ladies' Silk Stockings, Ladies' "Woolen Underwear, Skirts, Afghans, Buggy Kobes, etc. Gents' Socks, in silk and wool. STAMPING. In our Stamping Department we are prepared to Stamp and Design on any material, at short notice. Monograms and Letters designed to order. Handkerchiefs em- broidered at short notice. DECORATIVE ART ROOMS. The Decorative Needlework, of which so much has been said and written of late, is a revival of old time industries. The Royal School of Art Needlework first established in a small room, over a small shop, in a side street, is to-day a great and benificent Institution, occupying permanent quarters at South Kensington ; and owing to the rapid growth of the inclination of ladies in our midst for opportunities to advance themselves in the above Art, we found it necessary to start in connection with our establishment, "Decorative Art Booms." Hav- ing engaged a most competent teacher to superintend, we are prepared to give lessons in Kensington, Chenille, and all branches of Fancy Work, also, to do Designing and Stamping. The advantages which this offers to our patrons, particularly those who have not an opportunity of coming to the city, are such as cannot be found at any other house on the Coast, for a lady can order her material, and by describing, have the design stamped, flosses, crewels or chenille selected in the 24 Catalogue Issued by Newman & Levinson. requisite colors and shades ready for -work, or if necessary, can ha-ve the work commenced; so that she can obtain a full idea of how to complete it. The styles of fancy work being so numerous, and in order to assist those of our patrons who are not familiar with them, we shall endea- vor to give a description of how and what for the following of which we keep a full assortment, are used. Felting has a fine cloth like surface, two yards wide, used for Table Covers, Lambrequins, Piano Scarfs, Screen Panels, Buggy Robes, Sofa Cushions, etc., and is to be had in all the leading shades. Woolen Momie, used for the same purpose, and comes in all the leading shades. Linen and Cotton Momie, used for Splashers, Doyles, Towel Shams, Table and Side Board Covers. Canton Flannel, double faced, comes in all the art shades, a s«ft downy fabric, same on both sides. The dj 7 es are excellent in this fabric, and it is much in demand for Drapery Lining, Fancy Work, etc. Single and double. Plush for bordering or banding other stuffs, are invaluable, as well as for use in Applique work, and comes in all colors, also used for Kensington Embroidery and Painting on. Satin of a rich quality, is the best ground for all the costlier em- broideries where silk and gold thread are employed. Used for Sofa Cushions, Pin Cushions, Banner Screens, Wall Panels, etc. Ordinary satin requires a lining of cotton or linen to enable it to bear the strain of work. Satin should always be worked in a frame. Sateen is much used for Art Needlework, it is a raw silk material with a silk face. Diagonal Sateen is especially beautiful. Among the washing fabrics used in Art Needlework, are Crash, Kol- [i t Toweling, Twilled Cotton, Duck, Sail Cloth, Linen Sheeting, Oat Meal Cloth, Butchers' Linen, Scrym, Cheese Cloth, Strainer Cloth, .Muslin, India Mull. Bolten Cloth." Wobkhou8B Sheeting is a beautiful cotton stuff, closely resembling that on which English Needlework of the Seventeenth Century was chiefly executed. It has a rich creamy tint, and hangs in soft folds, recommending it for Drapery. It is used for Table Covers, Sideboards, Scarfs, etc. PELS are two plyed worsteds, with a loose twist, dyed in fast colors, iii all the lieautiful tints required for Art Embroidery. In or- dering crewels ii Is well to request that the shades be assorted by .c practical hand, as it is a great help bo the beginner. Filoselle, or more commonly known as Floss, used in most the modern needlework, is a pure silk, though without gloss finish, is bought m Bkeins, the strands divided for use according to the thiek- • ■f thread r< quin d. INTRODUCTION TO FIRST EDITION. This little pamphlet is not intended to be a comprehensive treatise on knitting in general, nor is it for the use of experienced knitters, whose knowledge of the art far exceeds that contained in its pages ; but is designed simply as a help to beginners who have learned only the rudiments. Each of the rules given has been tried by an expert, with beautiful results. The material required is Florence Knitting Silk, which is made in fast colors, therefore can be washed without injury. Care should be taken in washing, to use only luke-warm water (never hot) and some mild soap; Castile is good. The silk is put up in half ounce balls and in two sizes of thread, Nos. 300 and 500, coarse and fine respectively. By observfng the following rules, trimmings suitable for flannels and other purposes can be made, which for beauty, durability or economy are unequalled. With the directions for making, will also be found the approximate amount of silk required for each pattern ; thus the cost per yard can easily be ascertained. Edgings knit from size No. 500 are less expensive than if knit from Xo. 300 size, being of lighter weight. The rules for the knitting of Stockings have been carefully pre- pared. One rule is given for gents' socks with No. 300 silk, one for gents' socks with No. 500 silk, also one for ladies' stockings with No. 300 silk, one for ladies' stockings with No. 500 silk, and a general rule, suitable for stockings of any size, and with either size of Florence Knitting Silk. The variety of colors in which this silk is made is sufficient to suit all tastes. The following are the principal shades, viz: Scarlet, Cardinal, Sultan, Light, Medium and Dark Garnet, Pink, Flesh, Gold, Old Gold, Bright Yellow, Straw, Blue White, Cream White, Light Blue, Medium Blue, French Blue, Medium Navy, Dark Navy, Light Tan, Grey, Drab, Steel, Dark Slate, Medium Brown, Dark Seal Brown, Black, Pearl, Royal Purple and Bottle Green. We mention below a few of the many elegant articles which may be cheaply made of this silk, and the approximate quantitv required for each, viz : OUNCES. OUNCES. Wristers, - - - - h Baby's Socks, - £ Baby's Sack, crochet'd or knitted, 2 Purse " " i Edgings, see pages from 4 to 13. CAUTION. Ladies are cautioned against imitations of Florence Knitting Silk, which are inferior in color and texture, and lack uniformity in size of thread. Brilliancy and durability of color, smoothness and evenness of size in thread, with softness of finish and freedom from all deleterious dye stuffs, are the qualities which have established the reputation of the Florence, as the only Knitting Silk which has met with favorable con- sideration. It is for sale by dealers :n fine fancy goods everywhere. Ask for it, and do not allow substitutes to be imposed upon you. Copyright, 1SS1, by Nonotuck Silk Co. OUNCES Gents' Half Hose, - - 2* Ladies' Stockings, small, 3 " " large, - 4 " Mittens, - 1 Gents' • lh JUDGES REPORT At the Fourteenth Exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, held in Boston in 1881 : [COPY.] "Nonotuck Silk Co., Florence, Mass. " Sewing Silk and Twist ; Silk Hose and Mittens ; Embroidery and Knitting Silks; Spooling Machine. "This is a very attractive show, illustrating great skill, taste and progress in This branch of industry, and with the machinery attached showing how one of the processes is accomplished." SILVER MEDAL. It will be Been by the- report that the only medal awarded for sewing en to the " CORTICELLI," and for knitting silk to the " FLORENCE." FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. 7 8th row, tto. p 2 together, k 13. 9th row, k 2, tto twice, n. tto twice, n. tto twice, n. k 5, tto twice, p 2 together. 10th row, tto. p 2 together, k 6, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 1, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 1, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 2. nth row, k 1 1, take nth back on left hand needle and slip 6 stitches over that stitch, tto twice, p 2 together. 1 2th row, tto. p 2 together, k 10. Commence again at 1st row. 1 oz. Silk No. 300 makes 4 yds. 19 inches above pattern. 1 " " " 500 " 7 " 32 " " " Pattern F. Cast on 8 stitches, knit once across plain. 1st row, tto. n. k 3, tto. n. k 1. 2d row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. k 1, tto. k 2. 3d row, tto. n. k 4, tto. n. k 1. 4th row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. k 2, tto. k 2. 5th row, tto. n. k 2, tto. n. k 1, tto. n. k I. 6th row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. on tto work 1 k and I p, n. tto. k 2. 7th row, tto. n. k 6, tto. n. k 1. 8th row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. k 2, tto. k 1, tto. n. k 1. 9th row, tto. n. k 2, on tto work 1 p and 1 k, n. k 2, tto. n. k 1. 10th row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. k 2, n. tto. n. k 1. nth row, tto. n. k I, n. tto. n. k 1, tto. n. k 1. 1 2th row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. on tto work 1 k and 1 p, 1 k, tto. n. k. 1. 13th row, tto. n. k 1, n. n. k 1, tto. n. k 1. 14th row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. k 1, tto. n. k 1. 15th row, tto. n. k 1, n. k 1, tto. n. k 1. 1 6th row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. tto. n. k 1. 1 oz. Silk No. 300 makes 4 yds. 29 inches above pattern. I " " " 500 " 8 " 14 " " " • Pattern G. Cast on 14 stitches, knit aross plain. 1st row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k 1, pass s over, k 2, tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. k 2. HOW TO USB THE CELEBRATED 2d and every alternate row, knit plain till there are 3 left, then tto. s 1, k 1, pass s over, k 1. 3d row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k 1, pass s over, k 3, tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. k 2. 5th row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k I, pass s over, k 4, tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. k 2. 7th row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k 1, pass s over, k 5, tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. k 2. 9th row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k 1, pass s over, k 6, tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. k 2. nth row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k 1, pass s over, k 7, tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. k 2. 13th row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k 1, pass s over, k 3, tto. n. k 3 tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. k 2= 15th row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k 1, pass s over, k 2, tto. n. tto. n. k 3, tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. k 2. 17th row, s 1, k 1, tto, s i, k 1, pass s over, k 1, tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. k 3, tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. k 2. 19th row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k 1, pass s over, 2, k tto. n. tto. n. k 2, n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. n- tto. n. k 1. 21st row, s 1, k I, tto. s 1, k 1, pass s over, k 3, tto. n, k 2, n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. k I. 23d row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k 1, pass s over, k 6, n. tto. n. tto. 11. tto. n. tto. 11. k 1. 25th row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k I, pass s over, k 5, n. tto. n. f->. n. tto. n. tto. 11. k 1. 27th row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k I, pass s over, k 4, n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. k 1. 29th row, s 1, k I, tto. s I, k 1, pass s over, k 3, n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. 11. tto. n. k 1. 31st row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k I, pass s over, k 2, n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. 11. k 1. row, s 1, k 1, tto. s 1, k r, pass s over, k 1, n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. 11. tto. 11. k 1. 35th row, a l, k 1, tto. s i, k i, pass s over,n. tto. a. tto. n. ito. n. tto. n. k 1. 1 '■/. s ik No. 1 o makes -• yds. 9 inches above pattern. 1 " . » soo « 3 ., 3J „ FLORENCE KNITTINO SILK. Pattern H. Cast on 9 stitches, knit across plain. ist row, s i, k 2, tto. k 2 together, k i, tto twice, n. k I. 2d row, k 2, k I loop, p I loop, k 3, tto. n. k 1. 3d row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. k 5. 4th row, k 7, tto. n. k 1. 5th row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. k 1, tto twice, n. tto twice, n. 6th row, k 1, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 1, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 3, tto. n. k 1. 7th row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. k 7. 8th row, k 1, bind off 3, k 5, tto. n. k 1. 1 oz. Silk No. 300 makes 4 yds. 16 inches above pattern. 1 " " « 500 " 7 " 28 " " " Pattern I. Cast on II stitches, knit across plain. ist row, s 1, k 4, tto. s 1, k 2 together, pass s stitch over, tto. k 1, k 2 together crossed. 2d row, s r, k 4, n. k 3. • 3d row, s 1, k 3, tto. p 3, tto. k 2. 4th row, s 1, k 6, n. k 2. 5th row, s 1, k 2, tto. s 1, k 2 together, pass s stitch over, three times tto. n. tto. k 2. 6th row, s 1, k 1, p 1, on the three tto. (k 1, p 1, k 1,) then p 1, k 1, n. k 1. 7th row, s 1, k 1, tto. k 7, tto. k 2. 8th row, s 1, k 2, p 7, k 3. 9th row, s 1, k 2, tto. n. k 3, n. tto. k 1, k 2 together crossed. 10th row s 1, k 2, p 5, k 4. nth row, s 1, k 3, tto. n. k 1, n. tto. k 1, k 2 together crossed. 1 2th row, s 1, k 2, p. 3, k 5. 1 oz. Silk No. 300 makes 4 yds. 2 inches above pattern. I " " " 500 "7 "4 " " « Pattern J. Cast on 10 stitches, knit across plain, ist row, k 2, tto. twice, p 2 together, k 1, tto. twice, n. tto twice, n. k 1. HOW TO USE THE CELEBRATED 2d row, k 2, k I loop, p I loop, k I, k I loop, p i loop, k I, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 3d row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 3, tto twice, n. tto twice, n. k 1. 4th row, k 2, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k i,k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 3, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 5th row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 5, tto twice, n. tto twice, n. k 1. 6th row, k 2, k 1 loop, p 1 loop,, k 1, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 5, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 7th row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 7, tto twice, n. tto twice, n. k 1. 8th row, k 2, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k I, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 7, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 9th row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 14. loth row, k 2, bind one over the other, continue until 10 remain, k 5 tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 1 oz. Silk No. 300 makes 3 yds. 3 inches above pattern. 1 " " " 500 " 5 " 13 " " " Pattern K. Cast on 16 stitches, knit across plain. 1st row, s 1, tto. n. tto. n. p 10, on the last stitch, k 1 and p I. 2d row, all knit plain. 3d row, s 1, tto. n. tto. n. p II, on the last stitch, p 1 and k 1. 4th row, all knit plain. 5th row, s 1, tto. n. tto. n. p 1, 6 times alternately tto and p 2 together. 6th row, all knit plain. 7th row, s 1, tto. n. tto. n. p 11, p 2 together. 8th row, all knit plain. 9th row, s 1, tto. n. tto. n. p 10, p 2 together. 10th row, all knit plain. 1 ith row, s 1, tto. n. tto. n. p I, k 10. 1 2th row, 3 1, p 9, pay no attention to remaining stitch. 13th row, s i, k 9. 14th and 15th rows, like 12th and 53th. 1 6th row, s 1, p 9, k 6. Repeat. 1 <>/. Silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. 26 inches above pattern. 1 " " 500 " 4 " 26 " " " FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. 11 Pattern L. Cast on 13 stitches, knit across plain. 1st row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 1, tto. n. tto. n tto. 11 • tto. k2. 2d row, k 10, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 3d row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2, tto. n. tto. n. tto. 11 . tto. k2. 4th row, k 11, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 5th row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 3, tto. n. tto. n . tto. n . tto. 1C2. 6th row, k 12, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 7th row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 4, tto. n. tto. n tto. n .tto. k 2. 8th row, k 13, tto. twice, p 2 together, k 2. 9th row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 5, tto. n. tto. n . tto. n .tto. k2. 10th row, k 14, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. nth row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 6, tto. n. tto. n. tto. n. tto. k2. 1 2th row, k 15, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 13th row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 7, tto. n. tto. n. tto. n tto. k2. 14th row, k 16, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 15th row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 16. Bind off 7 stitches, k 8, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 1 oz. Silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. 23 inches above pattern. 1 " " « 500 " 4 " 21 « « Pattern M. Cast on 15 stitches, knit across plain. 1st row, k 2, tto. twice, p 2 together, k 1, tto twice, n k8. 2d row, k 9, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 1, tto twice, p 2 together k 2 3d row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 12. 4th row, k 12, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 5th row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 1, tto twice, 1 k 7 . 6th row, k 8, ki loop, p 1 loop, k i,k 1 loop, p 1 loop 1. tto twice, n. , k 1, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 7th row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 14. 8th row, k 14, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 9th row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 1, tto twice, n. tto twice, n. tto twice, n. k 7. 10th row, k 8, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 1, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 1, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 1 tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. nth row, k 2, tto twice, p 2 together, k 17. , 12 HOW TO USE THE CELEBRATED 1 2th row, bind off to 15 stitches, k 10, tto twice, p 2 together, k 2. 1 oz. Silk No. 300 makes 2 yds. 35 inches above pattern. 1 " " " 500 " 5 " 6 " " " Pattern N. Cast on rS stitches, knit across plain. 1st row, knit across plain. 2d row, p 14, pay no attention to the remaining stitches. 3d row, slip off the first of the 14 stitches on the right hand needle with the four, then k 9, n. tto twice, k 2. 4th row, p 14 making one stitch of the two loops. 5th row, s 1, k 13, this ends one quill. For quill number two : 6th row, k 18. 7th row, k 4, p 14. 8th row, k 1, n, tto twice, k 11. 9th row, s 1, p 13. 10th row, k 18. Continue knitting quills, numbers 1 and 2. 1 oz. Silk No. 300 makes 1 yd. 9 inches above pattern. 1 " " " 500 " 2 yds. 6 " " " Pattern O. Cast on 3 stitches, knit across plain. 1st row, k 1, tto twice, k 2. 2d row, k 2, k 1 loop, p 1 loop, k 1. 3d row, k 5. 4th row, bind off 2, k 2. 1 oz. Silk No. 300 makes 1 2 J yds. above pattern. 1 " '• " 500 " 2i " 26 inches above pattern. Pattern p. ' 1 t on 5 stitches, knit across plain. v, k 1, 11m. k 2 together, tto twice, k ;> 2d low, k 2, k I loop, p 1 loop, k 3. 3d row, k 1, tto. j together, k 4. FLORENCE KNITTING- SILK. IS 4th row, bind off 2, k 4. I oz. Silk No. 300 makes 7 yds. 35 inches above pattern. 1 " " « 500 . " 13 " 33 " KNITTED . EDGINGS. The foregoing rules for knitting edgings will prove a valuable addi- tion to a lady's work-basket. Every reader should notice particularly the small quantity of silk required to knit any of the various patterns. If trimming is wanted for the baby's blanket or flannel skirt, nothing can exceed in beauty or durability edging from one of these patterns made from white Florence Knitting Silk, either in Size No. 300 or Size No. 500. The cost of material is small, while the work of knitting is a pleasant pastime. The colored silk also makes beautiful trimmings for flannel, either knitted or crochetted. SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING. AMERICA AH EADonS POOL COTTON" tifi 11 1 hn 1 unn TBE BESTToREAD- SEWING MACHINES] ff I LLI I TIM II I IU WILLIMANTIC SIX-CORD SPOOL COTTON IS MADE ENTIRELY OF COMBED SEA-ISLAND COTTON, AND IS PRONOUNCED BY EXPERTS TO BE THE BEST SEWING MACHINE THREAD IN THE WORLD. WILLIMANTIC LINEN CO. FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. IS D. F. 20 HOW TO USE THE CELEBRATED RULE No. 1. DIRECTIONS FOR KNITTING GENTS' SILK SOCKS. Material required, 2^ ounces No. 300 Florence Knitting Silk and No. 19 Knitting Needles (James's Standard). Cast 113 stitches on three needles, knit around once plain, then knit in ribs, alternating four stitches plain and two purl, 70 rounds, which will give about 3^ inches, then knit plain 6 inches and commence heel by taking 57 stitches on one needle, * purl across, knit back plain, repeat from * until 57 rows are done, counting each time across as a row. In knitting the heel, the first stitch in each row, whether it be a knitted or a purled row, should be slipped. Now commence to decrease as follows, viz.: 58th row, k 13, s and b, k 10, n, k 3, s and b, k 10, n, k 13. — 59th row, purl. 60th row, k 13, s and b, k S, n, k 3, s and b, k 8, n, k 13. — 61st row, purl. 62d row, k 13, s and b, k 6, n, k 3, s and b, k 6, n, k 13. — 63d row, purl. 64th row, k 13, s and b, k 4, n, k 3, s and b, k 4, n, k 13.— 65th row, purl. 66th row, k 13, s and b, k 2, n, k 3, s and b, k 2, n, k 13. — 67th row, purl. 68th row, k 13. s and b, n, k 3, s and b, n, k 13. — 69th row, purl. 70th row. Commence by k 17, ***, then fold needles together with wrong side of heel out, slip off the first stitch, knit 2 together, taking one from each needle, pass slipped stitch over, and continue knitting 2 together and passing the last made stitch over until all are disposed of but one, which 'completes heel, which may now be turned right side out. Pick up and knit one stitch in each loop on the side of heel going towards left, knit across instep needle; pick up and knit in the loops on the opposite side of heel one stitch in each as before, which completes first round in foot. In knitting the second round, extra stitches must be made, one in lour on the sides of the heel only (not on instep), and in this round it is necessary also to decrease 2 by narrowing at right hand 1 orner, and 8 & b at left hand corner next to instep. In the next two rounds decrease 2 in the same manner, and afterwards decrease 2 in every alternate round until the whole number of stitches is reduced to 1 12, then continue knitting until the required length of foot is obtained, lo decrease for toe, take an equal number of stitches on each needle, FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. 21 commence middle of instep needle knit all but 3, s & b, k I, on next needle, k 1, n. k until 3 are left, s & b, k 1, on next needle, k 1, n. k un- til 3 are left, s & b, k x, at first corner of instep needle, k 1, n. k to mid- dle of needle, which completes first round of decreasing for toe. Knit plain 3 rounds, then decrease in next round as before. Knit 3 rounds plain and decrease in next round as before. Knit 2 rounds plain and decrease in next round as before; knit 2 rounds plain and decrease in next round as before; knit 2 rounds plain and decrease in every round after, one stitch on each needle until 4 stitches are left on each needle ; then knit 2 rounds plain and finish. When decreasing only one stitch on a needle for toe, dare must be taken to narrow at first corner of needles in the first round and s & b at the last corner in the next round, and so on alternately until done. This rule will produce socks suitable for a man of full size, and the number of stitches should be less for a very small foot or for boys. This rule for toe is suitable for all sizes of stockings, and a good heel for any size can be made by knitting and purling as many times across as there are stitches on the heel needle, before commencing to decrease. The rule for decreasing in the heel will need to be slightly changed in different sizes, and any knitter on reading these directions will easily see what changes are required. The general rule for the number of stitches in a heel is to take one-half of the whole number in the ankle, and th^ number should be odd. On completion it will improve the socks to lay a dry cloth over them and press with a hot iron. RULE No. 2. DIRECTIONS FOR KNITTING GENTS' SILK SOCKS. Material required, 2 ounces Florence Knitting Silk No. 500, and No. 22 Knitting Needles (James' Standard). Cast 140 stitches on three needles, knit around once, plain, then knit in ribs, alternating 4 stitches plain and 2 purl, until leg is 3^ inches long, then knit plain 6 inches, and commence heel by taking 71 stitches on one needle,* purl across, and knit back plain, repeat from * until 71 rows are done, counting each time across as a row. In knitting the heel, the first stitch in each row, whether it be a knitted or a purled row, should be slipped. Now commence to decrease as follows, viz. : 72d row, k 16, s and b, k 14, n, k 3, s and b, k 14, n, k 16. — 73d row, purl. HOW TO USE THE CELEBRATED 74th row, k 16, s and b, k 12, n, k 3, 8 and b, k 12, n, k id— 75th row, purl. 76th row, k 16, s and b, k 10, n, k 3, s and b, k 10, n, k 16. — 77th row, purl. 78th row, k 16, s and b, k 8, n, k 3, s and b, k 8, n, k 16. — 79th .row, purl. 80th row, k 16, s and b, k 6, n, k 3, s and b, k 6, n, k 16. — 81st row, purl. 82nd row, k 16, s and b, k 4, n, k 3, s and b, k 4, n, k 16. — 83th row, purl. 84th row, k 16, s and b, k 2, n, k 3, s and b, k 2, n, k 16. — 85th row, purl. 86th row, k 16, s and b, n, k 3, s and b, n, k 16. — 87th row, purl. 88th row, commence by k 20. After this, proceed as in Rule No. 1 for Gents' Silk Socks, from point marked *** with this exception : instead of decreasing in the foot at instep to 112 stitches, decrease only until the number of stitches is reduced to 140. RULE No. S. DIRECTIONS FOR KNITTING LADIES' SILK STOCKINGS. Material required, 4 ounces No. 300 Florence Knitti?ig Silk, and No. 19 Knitting Needles (James' Standard). Cast 169 stitches on three needles, knit around once plain, then knit in ribs, alternating 4 stitches plain and 2 purl 10 rounds, then knit plain (purling one stitch in each round in the middle of one needle, which forms the seam), until the leg is 12 inches long; then decreaset one stitch each side of seam in every third round, until the whole number of stitches is reduced to 113, then knit 4$ inches and commence heel, by taking 28 stitches each side of seam, on one needle, making 57 in all;* purl across (knit the seam stitch in this row), and knit back plain ; (/>nrl the seam stitch in this row) then repeat from * until 57 rows are done, counting each time across as a row. In knitting the heel, the first stitch in each row, whether it be a knitted or a purled row, should be slipped. N'mv commence to decrease as follows, viz, : 58th row, k 13, s and b, k 10, n, k I. p 1, k I, s and b, k 10, n, k 13. 59th row, p 26, k 1, p 26. 60th row, k 13, s and b, k 8, n, k I, p I, k I, sand b, k 8, n, k 13. 6lft row, p 24, k I, p 24. fad row, k 13, s and b, k 6, n, k i, p 1, k i, s and b, k 6, n, k 13. FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. 23 63d row, p 22, k I, p 22. 64th row. k 13, s and b, k 4, n, k I, p I, k I, s and b, k 4, n, k 13. 65th row, p 20, k 1, p 20. 66th row, k 13, s and b, k 2,n, k 1, p 1, k I, s and b, k 2, n, k 1 3. 67th row, p 18, k 1, p 18. 68th row, k 15, s and b, n, k 1, p 1, k 1, s and b, n, k 13. 69th row, p 16, k 1, p 16. 70th row. Commence by k 17, after this proceed as in rule No. I for Gents' Silk Socks, from point marked ***. +The manner of decreasing each side of seam (referred to before), is as follows, viz. : Commence on the seam needle and knit all but 3 stitches on the right of the seam, then s and b, and k I, now purl the seam stitch, then k I, and n, which completes operation of decreasing for one round. RULE No. 4. DIRECTIONS FOR KNITTING LADIES' SILK STOCKINGS. Material required, 3$ ounces No. 500 Florence Knitting Silk, and No. 22 Knitting Needles (James' Standard). Cast 210 stitches on three needles, knit around once plain, then knit in ribs, alternating 4 stitches plain and 2 purl, 12 rounds, then knit plain (purling one stitch in each round in the middle of one needle, which forms the seam), until the leg is 12 inches long; then decreaset one stitch each side of seam in every fourth round, until the whole number of stitches is reduced to 140, then knit 4! inches, and com- mence heel by taking 35 stitches each side of seam, on one needle, making 71 in all*; purl across (knit the seam stitch in this row), and knit back plain ; (purl the seam stitch in this row), then repeat from * until 71 rows are done, counting each time across as a row. In knitting the heel, the first stitch in each row, whether it be a knitted or a purled row, should be slipped. Now commence to decrease as follows, viz. : 72d row, k 16, s and b, k 14, n, k I, p I, k 1, s and b, k 14, n, k 16. 73d row, p 33 , k 1, p ^. 74th row, k 16, s and b, k 12, n, k 1, p I, k I, s and b, k 12, n, k 16. 75th row, p 31, k 1, p 31. 76th row, k 16, s and b, k 10, n, k I, p 1, k 1, s and b, k Io, n, k 16. 77th row, p 29, k 1, p 29. 78th row, k 16, s and b, k 8, n, k I, p 1, k I, s and b, k 8, n, k 16. 79th row, p 27, k 1, p 27. 24- HOW TO USE THE CELEBRATED Soth row, k 16, s and b, k 6, n, k i, p i, k i, s and b, k 6, n, k 16. 8ist row, p 25, k 1, p 25. 82d row, k 16, s and b, k 4, n, k 1, p 1, k 1, s and b, k 4, n, k 16. 83d row, p 23, k 1, p 23. 84th row, k 16, s and b, k 2, n, k 1, p 1, k 1, s and b, k 2, n, k 16. 85th row, p 21, k 1, p 21. 86th row, k 16, s and b, n, k 1, p 1, k 1, s and b, n, k 16. 87th row, p 19, k 1, p 19. 88th row. Commence by k 20, after this proceed as in Rule No. 1, for Gents' Silk Socks, from point marked ***, with this exception : instead of decreasing in the foot at instep to 112 stitches, decrease only until the number of stitches is reduced f o 140. tThe manner of decreasing each side of seam (referred to before), is as follows, viz. : Commence on the seam needle, and knit all but 3 stitches on the right of the seam, then s and b, and k 1, now purl the seam stitch, then k I, and n, which completes operation of decreasing for one round. RULE No. 5. General directions for ascertaining the number of stitches needed for knitting stockings from Florence Knitting Silk. As much variation exists in the style of work done by different per- sons, some knitting loose and others very close, it is not practical to give an exact number of stitches which will answer for any given size of stockings, but the following rule will enable any one to estimate in each case the number of stitches required : Select the size of silk and needles you design using, cast about 25 stitches on to one needle, and knit, say 20 times across, back and forth, in the same manner as for the heel of a stocking. Now lay a measure on the sample piece of knitting so obtained, and 1 ount the number of stitches to one inch in width; next select a cot- ton stocking of good shape and proper size, lay it flat upon a table and measure across the top, just below the hem, if woven, and just below the seamed part, if hand-knit. This measurement will be one-half the number of inches around the ing leg in the largest part. Having found the number of stitches to 1 1 irr inch of your work, and the number of inches your stocking measures, multiply the two together, and the product is the whole FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. number of stitches necessary to knit a stocking from Florence Knit- ting Silk of the same size as your cotton pattern. To illustrate : if your sample counts 16 stitches to the inch, and your pattern stocking measures io£ inches around, .then it follows that the whole number of stitches needed is 168. The silk used in knitting the sample piece need not be wasted, as it can be ravelled and knit again. RULE No. 6. Another Ruie for Ktiitting the Toe of a Stocking jrom Florence Knitting Silk. The method of knitting the toe, in the foregoing rules, will produce stockings resembling the best French woven goods, but as some may prefer a different style, we give the following, which is also very good for finishing off a mitten in the hand: Commence at corner of instep needle. ist round, * k 7, n, repeat to * and knit 7 rounds plain. 9th round, * k 6, n, repeat to * and knit 6 rounds plain. 1 6th round, * k 5, n, repeat to * and knit 5 rounds plain. 22d round, * k 4, n, repeat to * and knit 4 rounds plain. Now narrow once on each needle in every round until only 4 stitches are left on each needle, then narrow twice on e,ach needle, and bind off. When decreasing once on each needle only, do not narrow at the same point in every round, but at a different place in each successive round. RULE No. 14. FANCY PATTERN, SUITABLE FOR TOPS OF CHILDREN'S AND LADIES' STOCKINGS. The number of stitches should be divisible by 12 ; after casting on and knitting around once plain, proceed as follows, viz. : 1st round, * k 1, tto, k 4, s I, k 2 together, pass s over, k 4, tto, re- peat from * 2d round, and every alternate round hereafter knit all plain. 3d round, and each alternate round hereafter the same as the first. 26 HOW TO USE THE CELEBRATED 23 - to S.s 13 ■ - rs C ■a « o u to C 60 « C . 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The first stitch on either side of the seam should be knit plain in every decreased row. The manner of decreasing is shown in Rule No. 3 and 4, and to further illustrate the principle which should govern the work in hand, the details are given below for completing the heel of the Child's Stocking with 5 inch foot (see table, page 26). The number of stitches in this heel is 39. After completing 39 rows, decrease as follows, viz : 40th row, k 8, s and b, k 6, n, k 1, p 1, k 1, s and b, k 6, n, k 8. 41st row, p 17, k 1, p 17. 42d row, k 8, s and b, k 4, n, k 1, p 1, k 1, s and b, k 4, n, k 8. 43d row, pis, k 1, p 15. 44th row, k 8, s and b, k 2, n, k 1, p 1, k 1, s and b, k 2, n, k 8. 45th row, p 13, k 1, p 13. 46th row, k 8, s and b, n, k 1, p 1, k 1, s and b, n, k 8. 47th row, p 11, k 1, p. 11. 48th row, commence by k 12, after this proceed as in Rule No. 1, for gents' silk socks, from point marked * * * The number of stitches on the needles will be much less than in Rule No. 1 however, and that number will be decreased to shape the instep until only 78 stitches remain. It will be observed that the number of stitches in the heel between the two points of decrease, diminishes by two in each section or four in each decreased row, until none are left, the two points of decrease coming in contact. This forms, when the heel is complete, "gores" which come together on both sides the heel at the bottom like letter V. Thus it will be seen that whenever the point of the V-shaped figure is reached, no further decrease is needed, and the next step is to pur] back one row and commence the following row by knitting one-half the number of stitches and one more, then fold needles and cast off as described in Rule 1. FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. RULE No. 7. LADIES' SILK MITTENS, SMALL SIZE. Material required, i ounce Florence Knitting Silk No. 300, and No. 19 needles (James' Standard). Cast 85 stitches on three needles, knit once around plain, then knit in ribs alternating three stitches plain and two purled 60 rounds, or three inches ; now taking the 3 stitches of one of the ribs as a basis for the thumb you increase * two stitches in the next round and in every* fourth round thereafter until you have done 46 rounds of plain knitting, which brings you to the point marked a, b, in diagram, see page 29. One stitch each side of the thumb should be purled in every round up to this point. You should now have 27 stitches in the thumb, not including the 2 purled stitches which belong to the hand. Now string these stitches on a piece of twine, tie securely, and proceed with the remaining 82 stitches to knit 48 rounds plain, to the point marked c, d, (see diagram page 29). Now decrease as follows, viz: Beginning at corner of needle, k 7, n, tne rest of this round plain, next round knit plain; to finish hand, use rule No. 6. Next place the thumb stitches on the 3 needles and knit 31 rounds plain, then decrease once on each needle in every round, until all the stitches are disposed of. * The manner of increasing to form the thumb, referred to before, is to make a stitch on each of the two outside stitches of the rib. 30 HOW TO USE THE CELEBRATED RULE No. 8. ladies' silk mittens, medium size. Materials the same as in rule 7. Number of stitches in wrist, 90, number of rounds of ribbed work, 70. Increase for thumb, two stitches in every fourth round for 50 rounds plain knitting, which gives 29 stitches for the thumb and brings the work to point a, b, (see diagram page 29). Place the thumb stitches on a piece of twine and with the remain- ing 87 stitches knit 53 rounds plain, to point c, d, (see diagram page 29). Now decrease as follows, viz : Beginning at corner of needle k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, knit the rest of this and the next round plain, and to finish hand use rule 6. Pick up the thumb stitches, knit 35 rounds plain and de- crease as in rule 7. For other details see same rule. RULE No. 9. ladies' silk mittens, large size. Materials the same as in rule 7. Number of stitches in wrist, 95. Number of rounds of ribbed work 70. Increase for thumb two stitches in every third round for 22 rounds plain knitting, then two stitches in every fourth round (beginning with 26th round), for 28 rounds plain knitting, which gives 33 stitches for the thumb, and brings the work to point a, b, (see diagram page 29). Place the thumb stitches on a piece of twine, and with the remain- ing 92 stitches, knit 58 rounds plain, to point marked c, d, (see dia- gram page 29), now decrease as follows, viz : Beginning at corner of needle k 7, n, k 7, n, knit the rest of this round and the following round plain, and to finish hand, use rule No. 6. Pick up the thumb stitches, knit 40 rounds plain and decrease as in rule 7. For other details see same rule. RULE No. 10. gents' silk mittens, medium size. Materials, ij ounces No. 300 Florence Knitting Silk and 4 No. 19 Needles (James* Standard). Number of stitches in wrist 100; number of rounds of ribbed work 70. Increase for thumb two stitches in every 4th round for 25 rounds FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. plain knitting, then 2 stitches in every third round (beginning with 28th round) for 35 rounds plain knitting, which gives 39 stitches for the thumb and brings the work to point a, b (see diagram page 29). Place the thumb stitches on a piece of twine, and with the remaining 97 stitches, knit 63 rounds plain to point marked c. d. (see diagram page 29), now decrease as follows, viz: Beginning at corner of needle k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, the rest of this round plain, next round plain, and to finish hand, use rule No. 6. Pick up the thumb stitches, knit 45 rounds plain, and decrease as in rule 7. For other details, see same rule. Rule No. 11. SILK WRISTERS. Materials, £ oz. No. 300 Florence Knitting Silk and 4 No. 19 needles (James' Standard). The number of stitches required for small size for ladies will be 85, for medium 90, for large 95, and for gentlemen 100. Knit in ribs alternating three stitches plain and two purled 70 rounds or 3^ inches cast off loosely and finish edges with crotcheted border. RULE No. 12. LONG SILK PURSE. Materials, £ oz. size EE, Corticelli Purse Twist or £ oz. No. 300 Florence Knitting Silk, and 2 No. 18 needles. Cast on to one needle 59 stitches, knit across once plain. 2nd row, purl 2 together, tto, repeat until only one stitch remains knit 1. 3rd row and every row after until the 65th row is reached, the same as the second. Now do 83 rows of plain knitting (garter stitch), then knit 64 rows of the fancy pattern the same as at the beginning, knit one row plain and cast off. You now have a long flat piece a little narrower in the centre than at the ends, sew up the edges leaving an opening of z\ inches on one side, finish with steel trimmings. In knitting this purse care must be taken to keep up the number of stitches as one may be easily dropped and not noticed. In commen- cing each row there must always be 59 stitches on the needle. HOW TO USE THE CELEBRATED RULE No. IS. FANCY PATTERN, SUITABLE FOR THE TOPS OF CHILDREN'S OR LADIES' STOCKINGS. • The number of stitches should be d ivisible by 9 ; after casting on and knitting one plain round proceed as follows, viz. : 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th rounds all plain. 6th round, * tto, n, repeat from * From the 7th to the nth rounds inclusive knit all plain. In the 1 2th round, pick up and knit with each stitch on the needles one loop from the edge where your work was commenced, thus forming a hem for your stocking. Take care to pick up the loops from the back side of your work ; or if more convenient the loops may all be picked up at one time on three extra needles, and when you have as many loops on the extra needles as you have stitches on the others, knit together as described above. 1 3th round, * s and b, n, k 2, tto, k 1 crossed, tto, k 2 repeat from * 14th and every alternate round plain. 15th, 17th, 19th, 21st and 23d rounds like the 13th round. 25th round, * s and b, n, k 1, tto, k 3, tto, k 1 repeat from * 27th round, * s and b, n, tto, k 5, tto, repeat from * 29th round, * k 2 together crossed, tto, k 2, s and b, k 3, tto repeat from * 31st round. This is the same as the 13th, except that the stitches have changed position, and you commence at corner of needle and proceed as follows, viz. : * k 1 crossed, tto, k 2 (this is the point where the 13th round began), s and b, n, k 2, tto repeat from * 33d, 35th, 37th, 39th and 41st rounds same as the 31st. Next comes a transposition of stitches, which is done by repeating the rounds from the 25th to the 29th, being careful to commence the operation at the proper point, which will readily be seen, the pattern having by this time become sufficiently developed to show this. The design may be used for the top of stocking, or may be continued throughout the leg and into the instep, in which case proper allowance must be made for th<» decrease in the ankle. Before trying this pattern in silk, unless one is thoroughly experi- enced in fancy knitting, it would be well to experiment with it in fine cotton yarn first, knitting the pattern through one or more times. FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. 33 RULE No. IS. DIRECTIONS FOR KNITTING LADIES' FANCY SILK MITTENS, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE NO. I. Materials required: one ounce Florence Knitting Silk, size No. 300, and four No. 19 Knitting Needles. Cast on 77 stitches, knit one round plain. 2d round, *k 2, tto, k 1, tto, k I, tto, k 1, tto, k 2, k 2, tto, s and |b, repeat to *. 3d round, * k2, p7, k 2, n, tto, k 2, repeat to*. 4th round, * 11, k 7, n, k 2, tto, s and b, repeat to *. 5thround,*n,k5,n, n, tto, k 2, repeat to *. This completes one of the shell patterns. Repeat the last four rounds 16 times, and knit three rows plain (except that two of the wide shell stripes and three of the nar- row open work stripes are to be continued through the whole of the mitten for the back of the hand). Then take three stitches for the base of the thumb and purl one stitch each side of the three. In the next round, and in every fourth round thereafter, make two stitches for increase of width Fig-. No. 1. 34 HOW TO USE THE CELEBRATED for thumb, at the same time continuing in every round the two purled stripes which outline the same, until you have 27 stitches in thumb exclusive of the purled stripes. The increase should be made next the purled stripes at points shown in diagram. See page 39. In commencing the thumb, the stitches for this purpose must be so chosen as to bring the fancy work on back of mitten as near as possi- ble to the centre of same. In the right hand mitten the thumb is on the left hand side of fancy work, and in the left hand mitten the reverse. When you have 27 stitches in thumb, knit three rounds plain (except fancy back), and at the end of the third plain round cast on four extra stitches. Now slip the 27 thumb stitches on a piece of twine, tie securely, and with remaining stitches continue the hand narrowing in each round once at the point where extra stitches were made until 74 stitches remain. Continue knitting all plain, with the exception of the fancy stripes in back, until the hand has sufficient length in its widest part (say 56 rounds), bringing it to point marked C D in diagram (see page 29). Finish hand as follow:;, viz. : Having 74 stitches, begin at corner of needle, k 7, n ; knit the rest of this round plain; 2d round plain. 3d round,* k 7, n, repeat to * and knit 7 rounds plain. 1 ith round,* k 6, n, repeat to * and knit 6 rounds plain. 18th round,* k 5, n, repeat to * and knit 5 rounds plain. 24th round, * k 4, n, repeat to * and knit 4 rounds plain. Now narrow once on each needle in every round until only 4 stitches are left on a needle, then narrow twice on each needle and bind off. When decreasing once on each needle only, do not narrow at the same point in every round, but at a different place in each successive round. To finish the thumb, place the 27 stitches on the three needles and pick up four stitches from the base of gore formed between the hand and thumb by casting on the four extra stitches, knit once around and narrow once in each of the next four rounds at the point where the gore is; then knit fifty rounds plain and finish by narrowing once on each needle in every round, until all the stitches are disposed of. NOTE, — [twill be noticed that the directions for this mitten are ., as though the tip of the hand was to be knit plain, while the illustration (Fig. No. 1) shows it in fancy stitch. As the continuation of fancy pattern beyond the point of decrease adds nothing to the beauty, and the description in detail tikes a great amount of space, plain knitting is recommended, as shown in Fig. No. 2. This rule is mitten. FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. 3S RULE No. 16. DIRECTIONS FOR KNITTING LADIES' FANCY SILK MITTENS, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE NO. 2. -.-*■■'■■--;>-:-■ -.v.-'-- -;*j->'[:.7- .; Fig. No. 2. number of '•titches, however, Materials required : one ounce Florence Knitting Silk, No. 300, and four No. 19 Knitting Needles. Cast on 90 stitches and knit around once plain. 2d round, * k 1, tto, k i, tto, k 1, tto, narrow six times in succession, tto, k i, tto, k jl, tto, k 1, repeat to *. 3d and 4th rounds plain. This completes one pat- tern. Knit 14 of these pat- terns, then knit 23 rounds of ribbed work, alternately knitting three and purling two stitches. The next three rounds are knit all plain, ex- cept that two of the fancy ¥ stripes commenced in the wrist are to be resumed and continued throughout the hand up to the point C, D (see diagram, page 29), where decreasing is begun to finish same. In the next round increas- ing for the thumb is com- menced and continued in the same manner as in Rule No. 15, and the same re- marks made in that rule regarding position of thumb will apply to this rule. The in the thumb for this mitten, in its 36 HOW TO USE THE CELEBRATED widest part, is 29, it being a larger size. Extra stitches are to be cast on and disposed of in the same manner as in Rule No. 1 5. To finish the hand when sufficient length has been obtained, decrease as follows, viz. : Having 87 stitches, begin at corner of needle, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n. Knit the rest of this round plain. 2d round plain. 3d round * k 7, n ; repeat to * and knit 7 rounds plain nth round * k 6, n; repeat to * and knit 6 rounds plain. iSth round, * k 5, n ; repeat to * and knit 5 rounds plain. 24th round, * k 4, n; repeat to * and knit 4 rounds plain. Now narrow once on each needle in every round until only 4 stitches are left on a needle, then narrow twice on each needle and bind off. When decreasing once on each needle only, do not narrow at the same point in every round, but at a different place in each successive round. To finish the thumb, place the 29 stitches on the three needles and pick up four stitches from the base of gore formed between the hand and thumb by casting on the four extra stitches. Knit once around and narrow once in each of the next four rounds at the point where the gore is, then knit 50 rounds plain and finish by narrowing ©nee on each needle in every round until all the stitches are disposed of. MACREME LACE, From Florence Knitting Silk. Elegant articles can be produced by persons familiar with making Macreme Lace, by using instead of cotton or linen, No. 300 Florence Knitting Silk. small Lambrequins, &c, &c, may be made in this way at small expense, and of great beauty. FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. 37 RULE No. 17. DIRECTIONS FOR KNITTING LADIES' FANCY SILK MITTENS, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE NO. 3. Materials required : one ounce Florence Knitting Silk, size No. 300, and five No. 19 Knitting Needles. Cast on 82 stitches and knit one round plain. 2d round, k I, tto, k 1, tto, k 1, tto, k 1, tto, k 1, tto, k 1, tto, k 1, p 2; repeat until 10 stitches remain, then k 8, p 2. 3d round, s and b, k 9, n, p 2 ; repeat until 10 stitches re- main, then k 8, p 2. 4th round, s and b, k 7, n, p 2 ; repeat un- til 10 stitches remain, then k 8, p 2. 5th round, s and b, k 5, n, p 2 ; repeat un- til 10 stitches remain, then k 8, p 2. As four rounds are required to complete each shell pattern, the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th rounds are a repeti- SHII tion of the 2d, 3d, 4th aHH and 5th rounds in the order named. This shell is repeated in Fig. No. 3. the mitten shown in above figure 17 times, but if a longer wrist is de- 38 HOW TO USE THE CELEBRATED sired, more shells can be added at pleasure. The twist pattern shown in the centre of the back is continued as follows, viz.: ioth and nth rounds, same as 2d and 3d. In the 1 2th round, the last ten stitches are disposed of in the follow- ing manner, namely: Slip off the first four stitches on the fifth or extra needle, knit the next four, then the four from the extra needle, and purl the two stitches remaining to complete the round. This operation must be repeated in every 12th round up to point marked C D in diagram (see page 29). One shell stripe each side of the twist pattern is to be continued up to the same point. The thumb is formed in the same manner as in Rule No. 15, and the same remarks made in that rule regarding its position will apply to this rule. Extra stitches are to be cast on and disposed of in the same manner as in Rule No. 15. To finish hand when sufficient length has been obtained, decrease as follows, viz. : Having 79 stitches, begin at corner of needle, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n, k 7, n. Knit the rest of this round plain. 2d round plain. 3d round, * k 7, n ; repeat to * and knit 7 rounds plain. 1 ith round, * k 6, n; repeat to * and knit 6 rounds plain. 18th round, * k 5, n; repeat to * and knit 5 rounds plain. 24th round,* k 4, n; repeat to * and knit 4 rounds plain. Now narrow once on each needle in every round until only 4 stitches are left on a needle, then narrow twice on each needle and bind off. When decreasing, once on each needle only ; do not narrow at the same point in every round, but at a different place in each successive round. To finish the thumb, place the 27 stitches on the three needles and pick up four stitches from the base of gore formed between the hand and thumb by casting on the four extra stitches, knit once around and narrow once in each of the next four rounds at the point where the ! ten knit 50 rounds plain and finish by narrowing once on each needle in every round, until all the stitches arc disposed of. .—It will be noticed that the directions for this mitten are 1 as though the tip of the hand were to be knit plain, while the illustration ;) shows it in fancy stitch. the continuation of fancy pattern beyond the point of decrease nothing to the beauty, and the description in detail takes a great amount of space, plain knitting ia recommended, as shown in Fig. No. 2. Tlii ■ mil 11 jj ze mitten. FLORENCE KNITTING SILK. 39 A<~ Diagram, showing manner of. forming thumb, as referred to in directions for knitting Florence Silk Mittens. See Rules 15, 16 and 17. EXPLANATION. 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