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thread over twice, purl two together. 4. Over twice, purl two together, fiv6 

 plain. 5. Knit four jDlain, over, one plain, over twice, purl two together. 

 6. Over twice, purl two together, six plain. 7. Knit six plain, thread over 

 twice, purl two together. 8. Over twice, purl five together, three plain; 

 then commence again at first row. 



Music Portfolio and Stand. — This stand, as we illustrate it, is made of 

 turned wood, with a portfolio made of pasteboard, covered with a design of 

 needle-work. Music stands of this sort are very convenient, as every 

 musical family knows; but such a stand can be made as well, look as appro- 



MITSIC POHTFOI.IO AND STAND. 



priate and perhaps more ornamental, if made of rustic work. The woods, 

 and often even the wood-pile, will afford abundant material for its manufac- 

 ture, and when made by ingenious and loving hands, renders it, though o' 

 homely and inexpensive materials, nearly priceless in value. 



Basket for Frnlt. — Pretty baskets for serving large fruit for luncheon 

 are easily made. Take four pieces of cardboard and cover with any material 

 preferred, and on eaeli piece work or paint the flower of the fruit which the 

 basket will contain. Fasten the pieces together by a knotted cord. Over 

 the fruit throw a square of delicate macrame laco. 



