Useful Insertion Pattern #746

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.

1st Row. * Ch 5, 2 d c in first st of ch, working off only 2 loops of each, thread over and pull through remaining loops, repeat from * for length required, break thread.
2nd Row. Ch 7, 5 ch picot, * ch 6, p repeat from *, ch 2, sl st in end of row of scallop just made, * ch 6, p, repeat from * twice, ch 2, sl st in first st of ch 7, ** ch 15, p, ch 6, p, repeat from *, ch 2, sl st between 2nd and 3rd scallop of 1st row, ch 6, p, repeat from * twice, ch 2, sl st in 2nd st of ch 15 preceding first p, repeat from ** to end of row.
3rd Row. Ch 4, skip next st of last ch 15, 1 d c in next st * ch 1, skip next st, 1 d c in next st, repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat the last 2 rows on other side of scallops.