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crochet hooks range in size from number 3/0 ,
Remember that texture plays an important part in
are more effective for the delicate designs used for
chairbacks , luncheon mats , etc. Crochet hooks
the largest , to number 8 , the smallest .
tablecloths , doilies , edgings and accessories , while
the beauty of crochet . The finer mercerised threads
are made of steel , composition or bone . Steel
specified in the directions . These are the
correct numbers to use with Mercer-Crochet :
size of thread . To ensure the correct results ,
it is important that you use the size of hook
Directions are given for a small practice
stitches , attractive articles can be made
from the directions included in this book .
you have become proficient in these
Each size of hook is made for use with a certain
piece for each stitch that you learn . When
rest near tip of hook .
of broad bar of hook as you would a
and forefinger ( Fig. 1 ) . 1 . Take hold
lapping long thread over short thread .
and forefinger . 2 . Make a loop by
1 . Grasp thread near end between thumb
3 . Hold loop in place between thumb
pencil . Bring middle finger forward to
thread . Catch long end of thread ( Fig. 2 ) .
the end of the hook , but not too tight
across palm and behind forefinger ( Fig. 4 ) .
( Fig. 3 ) . Loop thread round little finger ,
from thread . Pull short end and ball thread
in opposite directions to bring loop close around
2 . Insert hook through loop and under long
Draw loop through . 3 . Do not remove hook
worked in the solid , and this certainly
legs , and in reproduction period pieces they
extremely easy to work , the four sides being
A great deal of modern furniture has tapered
the more elaborate varieties , however , a toe is
complicates the operation .
are frequently used . The simpler varieties are
simply planed to give the required taper . In
For short ones a smoothing plane can be used .
The gauge can now be used to nick in the tapers
as before . It is unnecessary to mark the taper with
on the newly planed surfaces , and these treated
of the plane sole to make the tapered surfaces
the straight-edge as one relies upon the truth
straight .
accurate . The straight-edge can be used
end reveals when the required amount
has been removed , and if care is taken
to test the straightness of the sides .
to stop the plane short of the squared
A glance at the gauge marks at the bottom
pencil line at the top , the work will be
the outer surfaces being vertical as
begun . Some plain tapered legs have
complete any mortising that may be
at ( B ) , Fig. 1 . To make a leg such as
marked out as at ( A ) , Fig. 3 .
the taper on the two inner faces only ,
that at ( D ) , Fig. 1 , the square is first
needed at the top before the tapering is
Incidentally , it is better to
exactly down to the taper line ,
tent of the taper , and in
Note that squared lines marking
needed as well as the upper ex-
the top member of the toe are
this case it is necessary to
no farther .
mark in the line of the taper
with pencil and straight-edge
as at ( B ) , Fig. 3 . A saw cut is
made at the upper toe line
quickly ; it is less expensive than most
But why woodwork in particular ? Well , there
create a certain amount of mess , it is
it enables results to be obtained fairly
innumerable useful household items -
other materials ; it is a pleasant material
are many reasons . Wood is in good and
furniture , fitments , garden items , toys , etc. ;
all clean and easily cleared away .
common supply ; it lends itself to making
to work with ; and , although it does
are not only an economic necessity , but that a
This last point is certainly important because almost
ripping out parts from hardwood . Most men
would unhesitatingly use a machine if it
were available .
everyone has come to recognise that machines
example , surely no one can pretend to enjoy
great deal of drudgery can be avoided by the
installation of a power tool . As an elementary
any case may be regarded as a good beginning to
a man to make simple , straight-forward things , and in
made enormously .
nature of the work will probably dictate the additions