centre of the oval pattern, fasten 6 five-branched patterns of graduated size, which are worked in one piece.  For the smallest of these patterns work first three circles, consisting of 5 double, 1 purl, 5 times alternately 2 double, 1 purl, then again 5 double (these circles must be close to each other; the second and third circles must, moreover, be fastened on to the last purl of the preceding circle).  The cotton is then fastened on the first circle between the beginning and the end of the same, then work close to them two small circles, consisting of 6 double, 1 purl, 6 double, fasten the cotton between the beginning and the end of the third circle.  The other five-branched patterns are worked in the same manner at intervals of about three-tenths of an inch; but the separate circles of each pattern must become gradually larger.  In the largest pattern the three large circles consist of 5 double, 1 purl, 8 times alternately 2 double, 1 purl, 5 double; the two smaller circles consist each of 15 double, 1 purl, 15 double; the size of the other patterns can easily be worked from this; the cotton which joins these last together is covered by over-casting with a needle and thread, so as to imitate double stitches.  The five-branched patterns are then fastened in the oval pattern; they must overlap each other to half way, as seen in the illustration.

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59.—­Tatted Diamond.

Materials:  Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.’s tatting cotton No. 40, or 80 if required finer; tatting-pin No. 3.

[Illustration:  59—­Tatted Diamond.]

This pattern is meant to ornament lingerie; it is worked with fine tatting cotton in the following manner:—­Work a * circle consisting of 6 double, 1 purl, 6 double, turn the circle downwards and work at a short distance another circle consisting of 5 double, 4 purl divided by 2 double, 5 double; at a similar distance a circle of 5 double fastened on to the last purl of the preceding circle, 2 double, 5 purl divided by 2 double, 5 double; then again a circle consisting of 5 double fastened on to the last purl of the preceding circle, 2 double, 3 purl divided by 2 double, 5 double:  fasten the cotton on to the first circle.  Then turn the work so that the last three circles are turned downwards, leave an interval of at least three-fourths of an inch, and repeat three times more from *, fastening the circles on to each other from illustration.  Knot together the beginning and end of the cotton, work button-hole stitches round the cotton which joins the circles, as shown in illustration.  The purl stitches of the four middle circles of the diamond are knotted together.

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60.—­Tatted Cravat End.

Materials:  Messrs. Walter Evans and Co.’s tatting cotton No. 50; tatting-pin No. 3; 2 shuttles.