... work 1 double stitch, then (1 pearl and 2 double stitches alternately 7 times), 1 pearl, 1 double, draw the loop quite close, place the two ends together, knot them firmly and cut off the ends; it is better to knot the gold twice ... — Golden Stars in Tatting and Crochet • Eleonore Riego de la Branchardiere
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