A Sontag, or Cephaline
The border for this cap is worked the same as the preceding,—casting on one hundred and two stitches;—single German wool;—No. 15 needles.
Knit one row in white, to bring the pearl on the right side. Then,—
With the darkest shade, bring the wool round the needle, pearl two together; pearl one.—Repeat to the end of the row.
In the next row—bring the wool forward, knit two together; knit one.—Repeat to the end of the row.
Knit forty-two rows in the same manner, taking in one stitch at the end of almost every row, so that the number of stitches in the last row is reduced to seventy-two, taking care to keep the pattern regular, and changing the colour every two rows.
Take up forty stitches, on each side, and knit one row of white round all the three sides: knit another row to make the pearl, and finish the border with white and coloured wool, as in the preceding cap. Finish with ribbons, or cords and tassels.
The border is knitted in white, and the middle shade of whatever colour is used in the head piece. This is prettiest in five distinct shades of any colour, with one or two rows of white between each division of shade.