Exquisite handkerchiefs edged with delicate lace, have the look instinctively associated with fine French needlework … the look yours can have using these entrancing new designs!
Use
J. & P. Coats Tatting Cotton.
Clark's O.N.T. or J. & P. Coats Mercerized Crochet, sizes 50 to 100 for dainty results.
S c closely along rolled edge of handkerchief. Join with sl st to 1st s c made. 1st row of point: * Ch 5, skip 3 s c, s c in next s c. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ch 2, skip 3 s c, d c in next s c, turn. 2nd row of point: * Ch 5, s c in next loop. Repeat from * twice more. Ch 2, d c in next loop, turn. 3rd row of point: Ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 2, d c in next loop, turn. 4th row of point: Ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 2, d c in next loop, turn. 5th row of point: Ch 5, s c in next loop, 2 sl st in same loop, 2 sl st in each of next 3 loops, s c in each of next 2 s c. Repeat from 1st row of point. The corner point is made the same way.