Useful Edging Pattern #741

Useful edgings with endless application. Ranging from airy daintiness for light, delicate work to dignified distinction for more formal pieces, they provide a noteworthy finish to clothes and household linens alike. Materials suggested: American Thread Company "Silkine", "Star" or "Gem" Mercerized Crochet Cotton sizes 20 to 50. "Silkine" or Star Pearl Cotton size 5, "De Luxe" Crochet and Knitting Cotton. For dainty Edging use American Thread Company "Silkine", Mercerized Crochet Cotton sizes 50 to 100 or "Silkine" Tatting Cotton, White or Colors.

Ch for desired length and work one row of one ch meshes.
2nd Row. Ch 10, skip 2 meshes, s c in next mesh, repeat across row.
3rd Row. Ch 4, s c in loop, * ch 5, s c in s c, repeat from * twice, s c in same loop, ** ch 4, s c in next loop, * ch 5, s c in s c, repeat from * twice, s c in same loop and repeat from ** across row.
4th Row. Ch 4, d c in center picot, ch 3, d c in same picot, * ch 4, d c in next center picot, ch 3, d c in same picot, repeat from * across row.
5th Row. Ch 4, s c in 3 ch loop, * ch 5, s c in s c, repeat from * twice, s c in same loop, ** ch 4, s c in next 3 ch loop, * ch 5, s c in s c, repeat from * twice, s c in same loop, repeat from ** across row.