Irish Crochet Edging No. S259 Pattern

For Irish Crochet Edgings, use J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, with Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 13; or J. & P. Coats Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 100, with a No. 15 or 16 hook.

Starting at long side make a chain slightly longer than length desired. 1st row: Working over 6 strands of thread on foundation chain only, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 11 ch, * ch 6, turn; skip 5 sc, sl st in next sc, turn; 13 sc in loop, sc in next 5 ch on foundation chain, ch 2, turn; (skip 1 sc of 13 sc in loop, dc in next sc, ch 2) 6 times; skip 5 sc on foundation chain, sl st in next sc, turn; in each sp across scallop make 2 sc, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook (picot made) and 2 sc; sc in next 17 ch on foundation chain. Repeat from * across until piece is length desired, ending with 2 sc, picot and 2 sc in last sp on scallop, sc in next ch on foundation chain. Break off.