Useful Edging Pattern #744

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, sl st in 5th st for picot, ch 5, p, ch 5, p, ch 1, skip 5 sts, s c in next st, repeat double picot loops for entire length.
2nd Row. * Ch 6, p, ch 5, p, ch 2, d c in center picot of previous row, ch 6, turn, sl st in d c just made, ch 6, s c in loop, ch 6, s c in same loop, ch 6, sl st in d c, ch 1, 7 s c in each loop, ch 6, p, ch 5, p, ch 1, s c in center picot of next group, repeat from * across row.
3rd Row. Ch 6, p, ch 1, sl st in center of first petal of flower, * ch 6, p, ch 5, p, ch 5, p, ch 1, s c in center of next petal, repeat from * ch 6, p, ch 1, s c between groups of picot, repeat from * across row.
4th Row. Begin at lower picot, ch 6, sl st in next p, ch 6, skip 1 p, sl st in next p, ch 6, sl st in next p, ch 6, skip 1 p, sl st in next p, ch 6, sl st in next p, ch 3, sl st in next p, repeat across row and finish with 1 row of s c.