s,
so that they extend beyond the first each way. In the subsequent rows, a
square stitch should be opposed to a long one and a long stitch to a
square one.

[Illustration: FIG. 261. DOUBLE STITCH.]

RICE STITCH (fig. 262).--Fill in the whole ground first, with large
cross stitches, over four threads each way, then upon these, make the
so-called rice stitches. These cross the four points of the large cross
stitches, and meet in the space between, where they form another cross.
The large cross stitches should be worked in rather coarse cotton, the
rice stitches in one of a finer quality.

[Illustration: FIG. 262. RICE STITCH.]

DOUBLE STITCH, SET TWO WAYS (fig. 263).--This consists of diagonal and
upright cross stitches, alternately. Work from left to right, and carry
the thread over four vertical threads and downwards, under two
horizontal ones, then diagonally upwards, over four threads and
downwards under two, then again over four vertical threads, and so on.
Coming back, you cross the first threads, and pass the working thread
each time in a straight line, underneath the two threads of the canvas.
The stitches of the third and fourth rows are set, as the illustration
shows, the opposite way to those of the two first, the thread being laid
the contrary way. Gold thread is generally used for this second set of
stitches; Or fin D.M.C pour la broderie, or Chine d'or D.M.C will be
found to be the most suitable for the purpose.[A]

[Illustration: FIG. 263. DOUBLE STITCH SET TWO WAYS.]

PLAIT STITCH (fig. 264).--It requires great attention to work this
stitch, to and fro; the easier way is to carry the thread back each
time, to the starting point.

[Illustration: FIG. 264. PLAIT STITCH.]

Carry the thread from left to right, over two horizontal threads, and
downwards under four perpendicular ones, then under two threads, from
right to left, as the figure indicates.

STEM STITCH (fig. 265).--Here, the stitches are worked in separate
rows, over four threads each way. The working thread passes first under
the two middle threads, from right to left, and then under the two upper
ones.

[Illustration: FIG. 265. STEM STITCH.]

LEAF STITCH (fig. 266).--Carry the thread diagonally over two double
threads each way, and back under one double thread, to the row whence
the stitch started. Make rows of back-stitches in a different colour
between the rows of long ones.

[Illustration: FIG. 266. LEAF STITCH.]

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