The first term used in knitting is to cast on. This is
done by making a loop and placing it on the pin, or knitting
needle; then take a second pin and knit the stitch without
removing the pin out of the first stitch. Having done this,
pass the second stitch on the pin. Continue thus until the
required number be knitted. In progressing, knit two plain
stitches; take the first stitah over the second; then knit
another, and take the second over the third. So proceed
until the loops are finished. This latter process is termed
"cast off."

In knitting two stitches together, take two of the loops on
the left hand pin, and knit them in one.
To increase a stitch. — ^Take one loop from the preceding
row, which is termed ** picking up."

To seam, or purL — ^Take that part of the loop nearest to
you, having the material with which you are working in
front

To slip a stitch. — ^Pass a stitch from the left hand needle
to the light, without knitdng it. A stitch can be incie«a^



66 KNITTINO AND OBOGHET.
in a knit row, by bringhig the silk or wool to Ike tnmt of ihe
needles.
HONSYOOMB KNITTIMO.
Make the foundation with an equal number of stitches.
First row. — Knit two stitches, bringing forward the thread.
Knit two stitches together udtil jrou arrive at the last stitch ;
bring thread forward ; ktiit one stitch two stitches together.
