The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

PUT A PIN IN THE ERASER OF A PENCIL AND TIE A STRING
TO THE PIN. HOLD THE STRING DIRECTLY OVER THE
EXPECTANT MOTHER'S ARM. IF THE PENCIL GOES BACK
AND FORTH, THE BABY WILL BE A GIRL. IF IT GOES UP
AND DOWN, IT WILL BE A BOY. IF IT GOES IN A CIRCLE
THE MOTHER WILL HAVE A MISCARRIAGE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS

Date learned: 10-00-1970