Dainty Tatted Edging Pattern

J. & P. COATS “BIG BALL” BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 20; or

CLARK'S “BIG BALL” MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 20: 1 ball of No. 1 White.

Tatting shuttle

Handkerchief

Edging measures about 1½ inches wide

1st row: With ball and shuttle thread, * r of 1 ds, (lp, 1 ds) 5 times. Rw, ch of 9 ds. R as before. Rw, ch as before. Repeat from * for desired length. Tie and cut. 2nd row (Heading): Tie ball and shuttle threads together. Attach thread to center p of first r, ch of 3 ds, (lp, 3 ds) 3 times; join to center p of third r. * Ch as before, skip next r and join as before to next r. Repeat from * across. Tie and cut. Sew edging to handkerchief. Starch and press.