tion, 1 leaf, as follows:--10 chain, without reckoning the
loop left on the needle, 1 extra long treble (for which the cotton is
wound 5 times round the needle) in the second of the 10 chain, a similar
treble in the first, then cast off the 2 treble stitches together, wind
the cotton once round the needle, and cast off the last loop with the
loop left on the needle. Miss under the leaf 15 stitches of the
foundation, and repeat from *.

2nd row: 5 double on the 5 double of the preceding row, inserting the
needle in the whole stitches, 15 chain stitches between.

3rd row: * 5 double in the first 5 double of the preceding row, 7 chain,
1 slip stitch in every other stitch of the next scallop of the preceding
row, 7 chain between, 7 chain stitches; repeat from *.

4th row: * 1 double in the middle of the 5 double of the preceding row,
3 chain, 1 slip stitch in the middle stitch of each of the 8 scallops,
consisting of 7 chain in the preceding row, 3 chain between, 3 chain;
repeat from *. These 2 last rows (the third and fourth) are repeated on
the other side of the foundation chain.

When the 2 strips of insertion are completed, sew them together so that
2 opposite scallops meet, and ornament them with the embroidery patterns
and velvet ribbon.

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283.--_Crochet Insertion_.

This pretty insertion is very suitable for cerceaunette covers or
pillow-cases, and should be worked with middle-sized cotton. If the
insertion is used for anything but a pillowcase, omit the lower border
on which the button-holes are made. Begin the insertion in the middle of
one of the star-like figures, with a foundation chain of 9 stitches;
join them into a circle by making 1 slip stitch, and crochet thus:--*
10 chain, 1 slip stitch in the 5th of these chain; this forms 1 purl; 4
chain, 1 slip stitch in the circle, repeat from * 5 times more. Work 4
slip stitches in the next 4 chain, then crochet * in the next purl; 5
double divided by 5 chain, 4 chain, repeat 5 times from *. Fasten the
thread after having fastened the last 4 chain-stitches with a slip
stitch to the 1st double stitch of this round. This completes the
star-like figure. Work on one side of these figures the following
rows:--

1st row: * 1 treble in the 2nd scallop of the four placed together, 3
chain, 1 double in the next scallop, 3 chain, 1 treble in the last of
the 4 scallops, 3 chain, 1 treble in the 1st scallop of the following 4
pl